Central Office Lead Administration (COLA) Support Coordinator (PC II)
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Salary: $52,100.00 - $88,600.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 177518/61007459
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 07/09/2025
Closing Date: 7/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH40
Position Number:: 61007459 (177459)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,100.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,300.00
Opening Date: 07/01/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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Job Purpose:
Under limited supervision, the Program Coordinator II will Coordinate the administrative, procurement, and personnel activities for BRLS' Division of Environmental Emergency Response, Division of OSWW, Division of OSWW Field Operations, and Division of Compliance and Customer Support. Supports ESF-10 response activities with the Agency's Incident Command Structure.
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, routing, 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.
Serve as the Division of OSWW Central Office and Division of Compliance and Customer Support Vehicle Coordinator. Responsible for collecting
monthly vehicle mileage logs for entry into SFM Portal. Manages leased vehicle tracking and invoicing. Ensures all vehicles meet State Fleet usage
requirements. Assist local vehicle coordinators with day-to-day fleet operations, to include proper actions following an accident. Coordinate repairs with local offices and/or State Park Garage. Assist with vehicle procurement.
Serve as support to the ESF 10 activities during planning, drills, and real-world events at assigned locations. Perform other duties as required, which
includes attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree and relevant program 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
Data management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Additional Comments
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 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
Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program
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.
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.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. Yes
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience? Yes
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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee? Yes
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Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status? Yes
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The hiring range for this position is $52,100 - $70,300. This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range? Yes
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This position is headquartered in the Columbia, SC area. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes
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Please describe a time you provided great customer service.
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Please describe your working experience with government purchases and procurement procedures.
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Please explain your level of experience creating files, organizing documents, and maintaining filing systems.
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Please explain in detail your experience with Microsoft Office.
Required Question
- Location:
- Columbia
- Job Type:
- FullTime