<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>You will provide administrative support services for the Boards of Cemetery, Funeral, and Massage Therapy. </li><li>You will process initial applications for assigned boards (via paper and online) utilizing applicable criteria, databases, and software. </li><li>You will review and evaluate documents and ensure all necessary requirements for licensure are completed. </li><li>You will review, verify, post and scan quarterly reporting forms for all Funeral Apprentices within established timeframes. </li><li>You will assemble, prepare, and scan documents into the system and maintain the applicable database with accurate information and records. </li><li>You will respond to customer inquiries received by telephone, fax, e-mails, and other methods (including walk-ins) providing timely and accurate responses for the application and licensing processes. </li><li>You will perform a variety of other administrative and technical functions such as updating applicable systems and databases, preparing correspondence and documents, and records retention. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Strong customer service skills and experience performing administrative functions. </li><li>Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and organizational functions of the applicable boards. </li><li>Considerable data entry and research skills. </li><li>Considerable knowledge and skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and computer software programs. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize tasks. </li><li>Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>Other Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Position works in an office environment with extended periods of sitting and standing. </li><li>May require occasional work outside of normal office hours. </li><li>May be required to lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 25 lbs. </li><li>Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Benefits Offered</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul>