Administrative Assistant - Office of Support Services (60017784)

$32,686 - $60,471/Yr

State of South Carolina

Full-time - Entry Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Administrative Assistant for the Office of Support Services at the South Carolina Department of Public Safety plays a crucial role in providing administrative support to the Logistics Team and other departments. This position involves a variety of tasks including managing purchase orders, inventory tracking, and assisting with administrative duties to ensure efficient operations within the agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to the Logistics Team and other departments as needed.
• Create purchase order shopping carts and ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions.
• Monitor progress of purchase order receipts and assist in vendor communications.
• Manage goods and asset movements in the SAP (SCEIS) system.
• Conduct weekly inventory cycle counts and assist with random inventory checks.
• Answer phone calls, greet guests, and manage office supply orders.
• Assist with badge and weapon inventory for the agency armorer.
• Prepare equipment lists for returning assets from retiring officers.
• Carry out other administrative tasks as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 2 years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree in lieu of experience.
• Typing/keyboarding skills of at least 45 words per minute.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attention to detail, especially in auditing work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP (SCEIS), particularly in Citrix.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and procurement processes.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Veteran Preference for employment in state agencies.