Administrative Support Specialist 3

Salary : $31,099.66 - $35,764.61 Annually
Location : 300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01285
Department: Probate Court
Opening Date: 11/09/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary and Essential Functions
This position typically performs basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other diversified duties which include entering data and other information into the computer system; drafting, editing and/or distributing correspondence.
• Duties include acting as the Marriage License clerk and must adhere to the marriage license laws set forth in the S C Code of Laws.
• Assist with day to day operations, including issuing emergency detention orders in the therapeutic division of the court.
• Assists the public by providing customer service.
• Assists employees with clerical needs.
• Answers telephone calls, greets and directs citizens.
• Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
• Prepares and sorts incoming and outgoing mail.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments; update calendars with scheduled meetings as needed for senior staff.
• Assist with special projects.
• Monitor equipment and place service calls as needed.
• Prepare and process correspondence including maintaining a log of Orders of Protection.
• Creates and/or maintains associated documents and databases, arranges/coordinates meetings, special events.
• Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
• Prepares and files required metrics and regulatory reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of related administrative experience.

Special Requirements:

• Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 74 is required for this position;
• Word score of 50 required for this position;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel.
• Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment.

• Ability to work in an intense environment while interacting face-to-face with law enforcement, clients of the court, bondsmen, and/or members of the justice system.

• Ability to accept payments.
• Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands
This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Conditions
The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am until 5:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.
Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including:

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Personal Leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457)
• Optional Fitness Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program

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Are you a current employee at Berkeley County Government?

• Yes
• No

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If so, please enter your employee ID number.
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Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of related experience?

• Yes
• No

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