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Keyer (Administrative Specialist II)-61006030

State of South Carolina

Lexington County, SC · HybridFull-time$34–36K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$34–36K/yr
Location
Lexington County, SCHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Typing Test

Job overview

The Keyer processes mail requests for vital events and prepares certifications for issuance. The role includes keying and searching requests, preparing electronic and photocopy certifications, tracking certification paper control numbers, annotating applications, balancing a money drawer, and returning applications that lack valid identification or a fee. The position is under supervision and may include other related duties as assigned.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TypingCash HandlingAccountingBankingFollowing InstructionsConcentrationLegible HandwritingJudgmentDiscretionConfidentiality

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Related Clerical Experience3 Years Related Experience2 Years Cash Handling, Accounting, or Banking ExperienceCertified Typing TestBachelor's or Associate Degree, 5 Years Related Experience, or Spanish-English Bilingual

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

Under supervision, performs duties related to processing all mail requests for all vital events. Prepares certifications for issuance.

  • Perform functions for processing all mail requests all mail requests to included keying requests, searching, and preparing appropriate electronic certifications and photocopy certification, keeping track of certification paper controls numbers. Makes appropriate annotations on applications prior to mail out certificates.

  • Balance money drawer daily with no discrepanies.

  • Returns applications to customer if there is not a valid ID or if there is not a fee.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned related to the position. State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma with three (3) years related experience, two (2) years of cash handling, accounting, or banking experience, and minimum typing skills of 45 words per minute (certified typing test required). Ability to follow written and oral instructions; good concentration skills; legible handwriting; ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying office practices and procedures; ability to keep information in confidence. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Bachelor’s or associate degree, five (5) years related experience, or bilingual in Spanish/English. EEO: The Department of Public Health 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. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:

  • 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
  • 15 days Sick Leave per year
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
  • S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
  • Retirement benefit choices *• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.

How this job compares

Set against the 772 open Clerical jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$34–36K/yr
  • US median$42–52K/yr83 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $35K, is 25% below the US median midpoint ($47K) — in the lowest quarter of Clerical salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 10 open Clerical jobs in South Carolina and 772 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Clerical postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 314 postings).
Education
4 of the 772 open Clerical jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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