Inventory Control Specialist III - EMS - 10/6/26

Charleston co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits for you &/

Retirement

Deferred compensation (401k/457)

Optional life and disability coverage

Job summary

Charleston County EMS is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist III to lead ICS II training and act as Logistics Shift Supervisor in the absence of the supervisor. The role oversees QA/QI for logistics work products and maintains pharmaceutical/narcotic inventory accountability.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2-3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination. Candidates must have a SC driver’s license with a clean record and be able to obtain Class E within 6

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to obtain Class E license within 6 months.
• Medical/physical examination and drug testing required.
• Additional training in HAZMAT handling/storage and specialty vehicle/equipment operations may be required.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead initial and remedial training of ICS II staff; serve as Logistics Shift Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
• Perform QA/QI functions for Logistics work products and manage inventory accountability.
• Receive, store, document, and transport supplies/equipment; inspect and log materials; handle bio-hazardous materials for disposal.
• Create and maintain logs and files in warehouse/office environments; work in varied 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 III position reports to the Logistics Shift Supervisor and performs as a shift lead for initial and remedial training of **ICS II** employees assigned to their shift, and serves as the Logistics Shift Supervisor in their absence. The **ICS III** position oversees **ICS II** employees, performing QA/QI functions, documenting and informing Shift Supervisor of discrepancies in supplies and equipment and assists the Shift Supervisor with pharmaceutical/narcotic inventory accountability. Works varied 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.

Hiring Hourly Range: $19.34 - $25.32

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.51/hour (or subject to County promotion policy for internal candidate)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 AT 11:59PM. APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY.

Perform as Shift Lead responsible for initial and remedial training of **ICS II** staff, serve as Logistics Shift Supervisor in their absence, performs QA/QI function for Logistics work products, assists Shift Supervisor with pharmaceutical/narcotic inventory accountability, accepts/stores/documents/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.