County Admin Support Specialist II / 61014406

County Admin Support Specialist II / 61014406

Salary

$33,190.00 - $39,900.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189453

Agency

Department of Social Services

Division

Economic Services

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AA50

Position Number:

61014406

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN04

Hiring Range - Min.

$33,190.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$39,900.00

Opening Date

06/11/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The County Admin Support Specialist II performs a variety of advanced clerical and typing duties. Exercises judgment and discretion in various duties performed for the agency.
• Receives clients applying for TANF and SNAP benefits, explains services and registers applications, assigns caseworkers and scan registered applications in SCOSA.
• Serves as switchboard operator of the agency by receiving calls, transferring calls to the desired extensions and assembling folders for intake cases.
• Greets customers at the reception desk, discerns customers' needs and routes them to designated program/caseworker either directly or via tracking sheet through client registration. Copies documents for clients and scans into the SCOSA system to appropriate caseworker.
• Performs clerical support for Economic Services and Family Services to include: application packets, appointment letters, transfer in and out cases, prepares alert changes, processes MR's and scans into SCOSA, completes time studies, issues bus tickets, researches via computer County Government records for child support, real property and vehicle information.
• Receives, opens, stamps and distributes all drop box and incoming mail to appropriate individuals or folders in SCOSA, and prepares outgoing and courier mail daily.
• Orders supplies weekly for the clerical unit, submits faxes, replenish copiers and network printers with toner, paper and envelopes. Responds to quality control requests, assists the supervisor as needed and performs other related duties as required.
• Responsible for filing incoming case files on file shelves, pulling outgoing files as requested, maintain separation of case files by program and purging closed case files as required for destruction and archives.
• To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
• Performs emergency disaster management services to include American Red Cross sheltering and Disaster Snap duties; performs other related duties as required.
• Performs job delivery and/or performance with positive or appropriate customer service delivery to clients, the public and co-workers as an integral requirement.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid drivers license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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

DIVISION: Administration / Richland County

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.

01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.

06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue Extension

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-7315 ext. 2

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.