Posting number: EM211425
Department: EMS
Job classification: Inventory Control Specialist II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Community Services, EMS, Business
** FULL-TIME APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS, AND DURING HAZARDOUS EVENTS. **
The motto of Charleston County EMS is “We Care”. We are an EMS system that relies on Innovation, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Dedication to provide empathetic and compassionate customer service and excellent medical care to our community of citizens and visitors. If you have the commitment to help others and want to have a career that makes a difference, now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in the nation.
Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits to Full-Time Employees including:
The Inventory Control Specialist II position performs responsible technical and clerical work for the Logistics or Fleet & Fixed Assets Divisions of the Emergency Medical Services Department and is primarily responsible for maintaining control and accurate accountability of supply inventory and equipment and performs minor repairs to equipment and facilities. Works varied 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, which can include day, night and weekend rotations. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor or command officer.
Accepts, stores, documents, and retrieves/inspects supplies/equipment; receives bio-hazardous materials for lawful disposal and/or documentation; delivers supplies and vehicles to and from various locations, as well as emergency incident scenes; creates and maintains manual and computerized logs and files. Principal duties are performed in a warehouse or office, with possible hazardous weather or emergency conditions.
Position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2-3 years or more of experience in related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills for and abilities necessary to perform the work; applicant must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license indicating a clean driving record prior to start date and have the ability to obtain a Class E driver’s license within 6 months. Medical/physical examination are required, including drug testing. Additional training in HAZMAT handling/storage and specialty vehicle/equipment operations may be required.
MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; knowledge of current inventory procedures and practices; Effective communications with others, both verbal and written, using technical and nontechnical language; Personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to have access to all work areas listed above; attention to detail, sound decision-making skills and ability to work independently.
Charleston County is located along the southeastern coast of South Carolina, The County encompasses approximately 919 square miles of land, marshes, rivers, and wetlands with a coastline that stretches nearly 100 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.
Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development and citizens' needs. The County continues to draw national recognition, winning dozens of local, state and national awards for its innovative programs and services.
