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

Job Purpose:

Under general supervision, the

Program Coordinator

will coordinate procurement and personnel activities as well as provide technical and professional services for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services.

Job Duties:

Assist in all aspects of office business management and financial activities, including SCEIS. Responsible for all requisitions, contracts, and funding assignments in the procurement of supplies, equipment, utilities, contracts, services, and building repairs. Serve as Property Custodian. Maintain inventory of all supplies, furniture, and equipment, including vehicles. Maintain records related to transfer, disposal, or sale of any equipment, furniture, or supplies in accordance with agency policies. Perform office administrative duties; organize, develop, and implement procedures for recording, routine, sorting, distributing, and filing documentations, reports, correspondence, and administrative forms. Perform personnel processes of the office. Coordinate PCAS activities. Prepare and process new hire paperwork and other employee actions. Maintain personnel records, assist staff in insurance, savings, retirement, and other related personnel processes. Serve as Training Coordinator. Register staff for training and maintain training documentation (Travel/Training Requests, out-of-state travel requests, E-Learning, etc.). Attend E-Learning updates and keep staff abreast of training requirements and opportunities. Perform as first line of contact to the public, consultants, developers, and other outside agencies. Research and provide information concerning Environmental Affairs questions, programs, and issues. Interview callers and visitors, and disburse complaints to appropriate staff for resolution, initiate responses and corrective actions when appropriate. Enter complaints and reports into appropriate database. Provide technical assistance and support to assigned program areas. Review the workload and operating procedures of assigned program areas and assist with workload as needed. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the status of assigned program areas. Perform other duties as required, which includes attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work 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:

Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles. 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. Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.

Preferred Qualifications

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Data management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

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:

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.*