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Vital Records Customer Service Representative (Program Assistant)-61006867

State of South Carolina
Greenville County, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
💰 $39,000/yr($37,200/yr$39,000/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 191870

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Promotion and Services

Job classification: Program Assistant

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Program Management

Summary

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Under supervision of the vital records site supervisor, functions as a Customer Service Representative in assisting on-site customers for vital records services in the Division of Vital Records; performs related customer service activities including acceptability of information, entitlement of requested documents, receipt and accountability of fees, issuance of documents; initiation of amendments including affidavits of correction, paternity acknowledgments, legitimations, court orders and establishing delayed birth certificates.

* Assist customers in the completion of applications for certified copies of vital events. Following established policies, screens applications for necessary information and entitlement to documents; issues certified copies of of vital records; advises when discrepancies are apparent on original documents or no record is found. 

* Enters data from application into electronic vital records system. Follows established policies regarding security paper and  collection and receipting of fees. Reconciles any discrepancies to ensure strict accountability for audit purposes.

* Following established policies initiate amendments by affidavits of correction, paternity acknowledgments, legitimations and court  orders; initiates the establishment of delayed certificates. 

* Assists in a variety of assigned clerical and office maintenance duties including but not limited to filing, organizing, occasional cleaning, etc.

* Other duties as assigned related to the position.

Examples of duties

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma and three (3) years of clerical experience. Must have two (2) years of cashiering or banking experience. Ability to type at a corrected rate of 40 WPM (on-site test required).

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.

Qualifications

Bilingual or Spanish. Associate or bachelor's Degree and/or six (6) years of responsible clerical experience.

Supplemental information

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.

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