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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)

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Administrative Assistant (61035306)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-District 2

Recent

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,600 - $59,500

per year

Closes

January 16, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing daily office tasks like answering calls, sorting mail, and entering data into a maintenance system for South Carolina's transportation department.

It also includes handling personnel paperwork, coordinating community programs like Adopt-A-Highway, and monitoring purchases with credit cards.

A good fit would be someone organized with basic office experience who can handle routine admin work and is willing to work extra hours during emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Six months of directly related work experience
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods and work on a computer
  • Capability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Availability to work extended hours or shifts during inclement weather and emergencies

Full Job Description

Performs and directs daily administrative duties such as handling telephone calls/messages from the public, receiving and sorting incoming correspondence and generating work request using Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) compiling data for reports as needed. Coordinates and processes personnel actions for the unit and serves as the central contact for personnel matters; interprets personnel policies and procedures. Operates the SCDOT HMMS computer system related to maintenance work such as daily work reports, work requests, the Adopt-A-Highway program, stockpile tables, and material cost tables. Maintains SCDOT filing system. Assigns document numbers, physically filing each document. Serves as liaison for maintenance and construction purchasing cards, monitoring credit card expenditures, and ensuring accurate receipts are on file for all purchases. Coordinates Adopt-A-Highway for Laurens County. Required to work extended hours/shifts during inclement weather and emergency operations. Performs other 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. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.

Additional Information

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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/3/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5184766