Administrative Coordinator I (Building Codes and Manufactured Housing)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) in South Carolina is seeking an administrative professional to support multiple acts and the Board of Licensing and Registration. You will manage funds, process examinations, and assist with board meetings, travel, and minutes.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with relevant experience and may substitute a bachelor’s degree for work experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical and specialized professional and administrative duties for multiple acts and registrations.
• Coordinate and manage state funds for education and examinations and process requests.
• Provide administrative support to the Board Executive and coordinate travel and reimbursements.
• Assist with board meetings, including scheduling, minutes, and preparation.
• Coordinate complaint and disciplinary hearing procedures and track compliance.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Office management

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree may substitute experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency's mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will perform a variety of technical and specialized professional and administrative duties for the Building Codes Act, the SC Modular Buildings Construction Act, the Code Enforcement Officers/Special Inspectors Registration Act, and the Construction of Public Buildings for Access by Handicapped Persons Act.
• You will coordinate and manage state funds allocated for code enforcement officer continuing education and examinations and process all examination and continuing education requests.
• You will provide administrative support to the Board Executive, coordinate board travel and process travel reimbursements.
• You will assist with the preparation of board meetings, including scheduling and preparing for the meetings, and preparing and distributing board meeting minutes.
• You will coordinate and facilitate complaint and disciplinary hearing procedures, including tracking and monitoring compliance, the payment of fines, and attendance of disciplinary and/or corrective educational courses.
• You will review applications for education programs offered by vendors, process examination certificates and continuing education verification documents and tracking compliance.
• You will perform other administrative functions such as responding to inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods, assisting with FOIA requests, preparing information for and updating the Boards' websites and databases, serving as a records liaison, and performing other administrative and financial duties in support of the area.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services. (A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of office management and general administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow routine and complex instructions.
• Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and Microsoft products.

Other Requirements

• Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing.
• May require occasional work outside of normal office hours.
• May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Comments

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions 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

Benefits For State Employees

The 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 Benefits

Eligible 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 Benefits

State 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 Benefits

State 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.