SC Safe Homes Program Assistant

Mission Statement

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect and serve the insurance consumers by promoting a fair, stable, and competitive insurance market through regulation, education, and advocacy. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website

This position is located in the Department of Administration's SC Safe Homes Division.

The Program Assistant will provide technical and professional services relating to the SC Safe Home Program and the related initiatives set forth in the Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act of 2007. These programs have significant impacts on the safety, sustainability and resilience of single family structures.

• Efficiently processes and monitors SC Safe Home online applications for eligibility and compliance.
• Provides customer service, coordinates multiple tasks and maintains strong working relationships using excellent technical and communication skills.
• Responds to public and program stakeholder inquiries re. the SC Safe Home Grant Program and related 2007 Insurance Reform Act initiatives.
• Represents the program at outreach events, sharing materials and answering customer questions.
• Under daily, routine supervision, provides technical and professional services for SC Safe Home Program.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

• A high school diploma & relevant program experience. Bachelor's degree may be substituted for required program experience.
• Requires a proactive, analytical and self-motivated professional with over two years of experience in public or business administration who can work effectively & independently & as an enthusiastic team player.
• Knowledge of residential construction & home insurance.
• Must be able to operate & maintain computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to interpret & apply SC laws, regs, policies & procedures relevant to SC Safe Home Grant Program.
• Ability to organize, prioritize & complete tasks timely & accurately with limited supervision.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships, have strong comp. skills & operate spec. computer programs.

• Knowledge of laws, regs., policies & procedures relevant to the area of employment & to interpret & apply these toward program efforts.
• Ability to exercise judgement & discretion.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Program Assistant will provide tech.& professional services relating to Safe Home Grant Program & related initiatives set forth in the Omnibus Coastal Prop. Act of 2007.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
• Free legal counseling
• Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Compressed work weeks
• Part-time telecommuting
• Flex-time
• Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
• Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
• Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking

This position is considered essential in the event of an emergency or major disaster. Incumbent is required to participate in emergency or major disaster response activities as outlined in the DOI Disaster Response Plan. During such times, the incumbent should regard himself/herself as being on 24-hour call and subject to duty when such an event occurs or is anticipated to occur.