Job Description

Job Responsibilities

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Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment?

Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us!

We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability

Under general supervision the

Aquatic Science Division Program Coordinator

provides critical operational support for Division programs. This position works closely with the Division Director, Section Managers, and Program Staff to facilitate Division purchasing, travel, and field data management. The Program Coordinator also manages and maintains the Aquatic Science Division document library and provides field support to Division programs when needed.

Job Duties:

Assist Aquatic Science Division with administrative, data entry, and other duties as identified by the Division Director and Section Managers. Prepare requisition, purchase orders and direct expenditure invoices for processing in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) system. Manage reconciliation and workflow approval for purchasing card holders within the Aquatic Science Division. Manage Aquatic Science Division document library, support field logistics, and participate in field work when needed. Prepare travel documents for Division staff including requisitions and reimbursement forms. Process incoming and outgoing mail/correspondence for the Division. Receive, screen, and refer telephone calls and visitors for the Division and Bureau, as necessary. Other duties as assigned by Division and Bureau of Water management.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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A high school diploma and four years of administrative experience in an office setting. An associate degree and two years of administrative experience in an office setting. A bachelor's degree.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Responsibilities:

Knowledge of office management procedures, policies, and practices, including an understanding of filing and record keeping practices. Working knowledge and ability to use standard office equipment including computers and printers, copiers, scanners and fax machines. Ability to obtain Direct Purchase Order (DPO) certification and understanding of procurement procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

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Working knowledge or educational experience in environmental science, marine science, or other related natural science field. Experience conducting environmental or aquatic science field work and managing scientific data.

Additional Comments

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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:

TThe option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.*