Fair Housing Administrative Assistant - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $32,686.00 - $60,471.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 171913 Agency: State Human Affairs Commission Opening Date: 12/13/2024 Closing Date: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. Class Code:: AH30 Position Number:: 60027551 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 4 Hiring Range - Min.: $32,686.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $36,000.00 Opening Date: 12/13/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job ResponsibilitiesAre you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. The purpose of the Fair Housing Administrative Assistant is to perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties relative to the intake processing and/or disposition of allegations and inquiries of unlawful discrimination in state, local, and municipal agencies, and the private sector. Responsibilities of the Fair Housing Administrative Assistant:

• Ascertains timely service of properly executed charges of discrimination; receives and analyzes charges to ensure compliance with agency regulations; formalizes and accurately logs charges in agency databases; identifies appropriate complaint and respondent contact information; prepares service packets; and serves charges to the appropriate complainant and respondent contact.
• Utilizing the guidelines set forth by the SCHAC/HUD workshare agreement, identifies charges to be deferred to HUD; formalizes and serves perfected charges; prepares waiver packet; and maintains SCHAC documentation of the deferral.
• Prepares case files for investigations; accurately identities and tabs case documentation; and prepares and mails case assignment letters to the appropriate complainant and respondent contacts.
• Maintains well organized and up to date filing systems for pending charges, complainant dismissals, and charge deferrals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsMinimum Requirements:

• High school diploma and clerical experience.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements:

• General supervision will be given in performance of special projects and tasks. Must be able to perform routine assignments with minimal supervision.

Additional CommentsAdditional Comments: The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

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State Retirement Plan

State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. 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 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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02 Do you possess at least a high school diploma and clerical experience? A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

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03 Are you able to perform routine assignments with minimal supervision?

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04 Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position. 05 Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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