Job Description
Salary: $17.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 171923
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AA50
Position Number:: 12501101
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 3
Hiring Range - Min.: $17.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $23.00
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ***You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.*** Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, Room 115, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Phone: (803) 737-1321.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities **This posting will be used to fill multiple summer internship positions in Accounting, Financial Planning, and Procurement areas. **
Accounting:
- Accounts Receivable: Assists with processing claims owed to SCDOT when property is damaged by individuals and businesses. Learns to research and compile project costs for billing sales tax project counties. Assists with recording deposits in the general ledger in SCEIS. Assists with reconciling revenue general ledger accounts.
- Accounts Payable: Assists with reconciling and preparing utility payments for processing. Assists with reconciling general ledger coding on invoices for analyst.
- General Accounting: Assists with the yearly inventory of capital assets and make sure the general ledger correctly reflects all capital asset activity, such as sales, disposals, transfers and purchases. Assists with the project settlement process - this will require the intern to reconcile between several sources and identify differences.
- Contract Assurance: Assists with records/ data management and third-party contractor reviews.
Financial Planning:
- Assists with the review and processing of project related invoices, ensuring charge codes and funding has been verified.
- Assists with the distribution of project related invoices, and routing of invoices to correct Project Fund Management reviewer to ensure timely processing.
- Assists with the organization of financial agreements to confirm receipt of payment and ensures financial related documents are filed correctly in database.
- Assists Business Analytics Team in gathering data and preparing reports which directly supports Departmental Directive 48 and federal requirements.
- Coordinates financial components of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) and ensures programs and project budgets are aligned with the Consolidated Funding Plan. Coordinates with STIP Financial Manager to update project and program budgets.
Procurement:
- Assists and observes selection meetings, negotiation meetings, bid openings, and year end closing processes.
- Ensures agency specific online applications (including P2S and Project Wise) and drives contain current and accurate professional service contracts' information, including executed agreements, record of negotiations and selection data. Assists with entering contract data into accepted Agency data repositories.
- Categorizes closed project files and prepare associated documentation for records retention or proper disposal.
- Creates files for Procurement's training and updates records in HR system.
Pay Rate is between $17.00 - $23.00/per hour depending on qualifications.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
Applicants must be accepted into or currently in a two-year or four-year college or university program in Business, Accounting, Finance, Contracting, or related field.
Additional Comments The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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.
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In what field/discipline is your course of study?
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How many years of college do you anticipate having successfully completed by the end of May 2025?
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What class driver's license do you possess?
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
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How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
- Job/Career Fair
- Referred by current SCDOT employee
- SCDOT presentation
- Sign or billboard
- Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
- Facebook or Twitter post
- Internship
- Newspaper Ad
- Radio Ad
- Television Ad
- Trade Journal
- Referred from Vocational Rehab
- Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
- Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
- Other
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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is his or her name?
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I understand that I must complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.
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My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.
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