What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II - EMS position at Charleston County Government?
Charleston County EMS is looking for a highly-motivated administrative professional to join our team. This position will assist with all administrative support functions of the EMS Administration Office, including clerical, administrative and customer service support for the EMS Department.
HIRING HOURLY RANGE $17.26 - $22.61
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 – APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
- Performs customer service support to internal and external customers of EMS, responding to questions and comments in courteous and timely manner
- Coordinating departmental job application screening
- Managing and auditing of all departmental personnel files – digital and physical files
- Managing professional written and verbal communication with employees, new hires, applicants, management, other departments, and the public
- Monitoring of office supply inventory
- Coordination of work orders with internal service departments (ex/ Facilities, Telecommunications, etc.)
- Opens and distributes mail throughout the department
- Manages scheduling of EMS Conference Room
- Copies, prints, packages and distributes a variety of materials as requested by other designated office personnel
- Providing administrative support to Department and Public Safety Directorate
- Provides administrative support to Deputy Chief for the Vehicle Collison Review Board
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification
- High school diploma or GED, with Associate Degree, some college, or other additional training preferred
- 2 – 3 years or more of experience in general office operations including experience with public contact; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Must have ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and according to time-sensitive deadlines, ensuring sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential matters
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently to meet departmental goals and objectives
- Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, equipment, filing systems, etc.
Salary : $17 - $21