Lead Admin - (Program Coordinator I)

 
Job Purpose:
This position serves as a Program Coordinator for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services.  You will be performing administrative duties and providing frontline customer service in support of SCDES’ roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.

Job Functions: 

• Performs office administrative duties; organize, develop, and implement procedures for recording, routine, sorting, distributing, and filing documentations, reports, correspondence, and administrative forms.
• Assists in all aspects of office business management and financial activities, including SCEIS.
• Serves as the office property custodian and training coordinator.
• Performs personnel processes for the office.
• Serves as the first line of customer service to the public, consultants, developers, and other outside agencies.
• Provides technical assistance and support to assigned program areas.

• A high school diploma or GED, and relevant program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials. 
• Work independently in an office environment. 
• Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SCEIS procurement and/or government purchasing practices.
• Experience using a government purchase card.
• Data management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
 
 The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *  
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Salary : $42,898 - $47,876