Administrative Support Specialist

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Berkeley County, SC
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Salary : $39,695.55 - $45,649.88 Annually
Location : 212 Oakley Plantation Drive, Moncks Corner
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01550
Department: BCWS Engineering
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically performs various administrative tasks including but not limited to overseeing maintenance of files and records for all projects, promoting inter-departmental workflow, tracking project status, assisting in preparation of legal documents, and dealing courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Coordinates activities and/or provides administrative support for the department which requires an understanding of complex processes, data, and/or operations of department.
  • Prepares necessary correspondence, internal reports or materials, and regulatory reports.
  • Creates plan cases. Logs in submittals for review.
  • Receives inquiries from the public by letter, phone and in person, and furnishes information and directs inquiries to the proper source.
  • Assists in follow-up of departmental project status.
  • Schedules appointments, meetings, and special events.
  • Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, computer operation, data entry and review.
  • Creates and/or maintains associated documents, permits, and databases.
  • Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
  • Provides detailed responses to requests for information.
  • Assists the public by providing customer service.
  • Assists employees with clerical needs.
  • Coordinates work with other departments as needed to provide smooth workflow and exchange of information.
  • Invoices for tap fees, collects, and submits payments.
  • Prepares and sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
  • May attend and record minutes for various meetings.
  • Prepare payroll timesheets.
  • Updates to BCWS SharePoint site.
  • Orders, issues and maintain office supplies as needed.
  • Prepares files for archiving.
  • Prepares draft legal documents as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements to Perform Work
  • High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Four (4) years of related administrative experience;
Special Requirements:
  • Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 77 is required for this position;
  • Word score of 55 and Excel score of 50 required for this position;
  • Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
  • A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of additional software such as GIS, SharePoint, Mayan, EnerGov, etc. preferred.
  • Skilled in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
  • Skilled in the use of general office equipment.
  • Ability to accept payments.
  • Ability to manage inventory and property.
Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.
Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:
  • Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Personal Leave
  • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
  • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
  • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
01

Are you a current employee at Berkeley County Government?
  • Yes
  • No
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If so, please enter your employee ID number.
03

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have four (4) years of related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
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Date Posted: 17 April 2025
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