Administrative Coordinator I (Engineers, Surveyors, Architects)

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 administrative, financial, and clerical duties to support the Boards of Engineers, Surveyors, and Architectural Examiners, particularly with the preparation of Board meetings and serving as an assistant to the Board Executive. 
• You will prepare and distribute Board meeting materials, and following the meetings prepare and distribute Board meeting minutes.

• You will review and process applications and other licensing and renewal requests and update appliable databases.

• You will process licensure lists and assist with the preparation of information in response to Freedom of Information Act requests.

• You will respond to inquiries received through walk-ins, telephone calls, e-mails, and other methods providing timely and accurate responses.  
• You will perform fiscal activities such as preparing purchase requisition and orders, coordinating board travel, timely processing travel requests, and assisting with per diem reimbursements.
• You will perform a variety of other tasks such as assisting with licensure and renewals, records retention, assisting with publications and special projects, and updating information on applicable websites.
  

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 complex instructions.  
• Considerable skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and Microsoft products.   
• Ability to process meeting notes and minutes.  

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.

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