Senior Administrative Specialist — Forest Protection Ops

Talentify; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Forest Protection Division. The role involves a range of administrative duties, including data entry, grant management, budget support, and coordination with program managers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or higher), several years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position operates in an office setting with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years of relevant program experience, or an associate degree with 3+ years, or a bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant program experience.
• Basic to intermediate computer proficiency. Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and operate in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and professional support for the Forest Protection Division, including data entry into the Federal Excess Property MIS and handling grants and property processes.
• Supports division managers with day-to-day operations: purchases, budget, inventory, time and leave reporting, correspondence distribution, and data maintenance across multiple databases.
• Handles payments for VISA charges and fleet fuel, maintains vehicle records, sales prep, shop inspections and inventories.
• Acts as administrative liaison with Human Resources; monitors SCEIS time and leave, runs time reports, and assists with staff inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Forest Protection Division. The role involves a range of administrative duties, including data entry, grant management, budget support, and coordination with program managers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or higher), several years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position operates in an office setting with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and