What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist II (Full/Part Time Temporary) 4/17/26 position at Charleston County Government?
** 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:
- 3% longevity increases PER YEAR after years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with merit Increases annually thereafter based on performance evaluations (rates set by County Council)
- Medical and dental benefits available for employee and family
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation available (including 401k and 457 plans)
- Optional life and disability coverage available
The Inventory Control Specialist II position performs responsible technical and clerical work for the Logistics Division of the Emergency Medical Services Department and is primarily responsible for maintaining the control and accurate accountability of supply inventory and equipment. Works varied 12-hour shifts, which include day, night and weekend rotations. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor or command officer.
HIRING HOURLY:$18.40 FOR FULL-TIME
HIRING HOURLY:$17.26 FOR PART TIME TEMPORARY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2026 AT 11:59PM.
Accepts, stores, documents, and retrieve/inspects supplies and equipment using a barcode tracking system. Receives bio-hazardous materials for lawful disposal and or decontamination; delivers supplies and vehicles to and from various locations, as well as emergency incident scenes. Creates and maintains manual and computerized logs and files. The principal duties are performed in a warehouse, 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; Substantial knowledge of current inventory procedures and practices; Effective communications with others, both orally and in writing, 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.