Salary: $36,698.00 - $46,578.00 AnnuallyLocation : Greenville County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 171718Agency: Department of Social ServicesDivision: County Office-GreenvilleOpening Date: 12/09/2024Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: AA75Position Number:: 61013131Normal Work Schedule:: OtherNormal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.Pay Band: Band 4Hiring Range - Min.: $36,698.00Hiring Range - Max.: $46,578.00Opening Date: 12/09/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency 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 work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.This is a 2nd Shift PositionJob Duties:
- The County Administrative Assistant I performs administrative and secretarial duties in support of agency management; provides routine and specializes administrative support. Must have a valid driver's license. Assigned work hours are 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Presents positive image which supports agency actions and mission at all times; provides professional customer service to clients served by the agency.
- Types materials in support of agency management; insures that format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct; submits final copies to other office personnel or agencies as directed.
- Receives telephone calls; screens and refers then appropriately; personally solves programmatic/procedural problems that require substantial knowledge.
- Screens and sorts incoming and outgoing correspondence for agency management, forwards reminders to appropriate staff.
- Receives requests for statistical or program information; advises requester when material can be furnished; assembles information or identifies appropriate person to complete requests.
- Maintains control of correspondence, reports, case files, and documents through reminder systems; maintains, modifies, and develops filing systems.
- Maintains calendars. Briefs supervisor on matters prior to meetings; assembles information for supervisor prior to meetings.
- Gathers materials from variety of sources; prepares reports from materials gathered, links materials, and exercises judgment in selection of items to be included.
- Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
- Performs related duties as required. Provides clerical support for human services staff.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A High School Diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the related work experience. 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 possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments. 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 Programs
DIVISION: County Office - Greenville / Greenville CountyBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
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.
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.
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?
06 Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies. 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 Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
10 Please provide the date of completion. 11 Do you have relevant clerical or administrative experience?
Required Question