County Administrative Support Specialist II

Salary: $32,540.00 Annually
Location : Marion County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175777
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: County Office-Marion
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code AA50
Position Number
Normal Work Schedule Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $32,540.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $32,540.00
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Administrative Specialist II provides administrative support of Human Services requiring a considerable knowledge of agency operations, service programs and procedures in order to carry out responsibilities and duties.

• Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public, and coworkers as an integral requirement.

• Assists clients with receiving utility bills and prescription vouchers, burnout, clothing and food vouchers. Action tray/pictures for HS done daily. Types materials/proof typed copies for errors, corrects prior to returning to originator for approval. Maintain filing / setting up of all Human Services records and retention of files. Will be Assigned P-Card and will be responsible for all paperwork associated with P-Card duties. Switch board back up relieves switch board for lunch and breaks.

• Receives incoming monies on the daily cash logs and send receipts to payees. Make daily bank deposits.

• Performs other related duties as required, filing, assist coworkers when necessary, process check cancellation, setup/transfer of records. On request will attend any agency held meetings as needed and prepare minutes for signature and distribution. Quality control of printer's/copier's. Back up to the receptionist with responsibilities of answering and routing calls to the proper persons. Logging all walk-in clients and directing them to the proper person. Vehicle Coordinator

• Responsible for filing incoming files on file shelves, pulling outgoing files as requested, maintain separation of case files by programs and purging close case files as required for destruction and archives.

• Performs emergency disaster management services to include American Red Cross sheltering and Disaster Snap duties: perform other related duties as required.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty and services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience.

A Bachelor's or Associate Degree may be substituted for all or part of the work requirements.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must have a valid driver's license and access to motor vehicle. Ability to enter information into computer. Must have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients. Must be able to travel to attend regional and/or state meetings and training.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

DIVISION: Economic Services / MarionCounty
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.

• Yes
• No

05

If you selected "Yes" that you are a Veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

06

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source
07

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

08

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
09

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (Yes), please provide state agency.
10

Please indicate your level of education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

11

Please provide the date of completion.
12

Do you have two (2) years of clerical experience?

• Yes
• No

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