Summary

This job is for an administrative assistant in a South Carolina transportation department's maintenance unit, where you'll handle office tasks like writing letters, managing purchases and budgets, processing employee paperwork, and answering calls from the public about road issues.

It's a good fit for someone organized and detail-oriented with basic office experience who enjoys supporting a team in a government setting.

You'll need to be comfortable with computers and occasional extra hours during bad weather.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months of directly related work experience
Proficiency in operating computerized systems for data entry, reports, and document management
Ability to handle procurement, including processing purchase orders and managing budgets
Knowledge of human resources functions, such as personnel actions, timekeeping, and policy interpretation
Strong customer service skills for phone inquiries and assisting visitors
Physical ability to sit/stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and work outside normal hours during emergencies

Full Job Description

Provides administrative assistance to the Oconee Maintenance Unit, to include preparing correspondence, procurement functions, human resources functions, report formatting, and various other data entry related duties. Performs customer service to include answering general telephone calls and calls related to road closures. Assists office guest/customers and file inquiries. Operates computerized system to compile, type, edit, print, and store correspondence, reports, records and other documents. This includes researching, compiling, writing, typing, correspondence for new hires, claims by the public, and other records keeping requirements. Reviews and refers applications to supervisors for potential interview. Processes various purchase orders, reviews and tracks operating budgets, manages mileage reports, and orders office supplies, safety gear, and equipment used by the Maintenance Unit. Coordinates and processes personnel actions for the unit and serves as a central contact for personnel matters including disciplinary actions. Interprets personnel policies and procedures. Attends meetings on matters concerning business activities and serves as the liaison for matters such as insurance, employee benefits, and procurement. Oversees time keeping responsibilities to ensure time is entered properly for the unit in accordance with policy. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma and six (6) months of work experience that is directly related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

Additional Information

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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