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

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

Benefits offered by this job

3% longevity increases

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement

Deferred compensation (401k/457)

Lif e and disability coverage

Job summary

Charleston County EMS is seeking a dedicated Inventory Control Specialist III to oversee shift-based training for ICII staff and assist the Shift Supervisor with QA/QI tasks. This role requires managing pharmaceutical/narcotics inventory and maintaining logs in a busy warehouse setting.

Shifts are 12 hours and can include day, night and weekend rotations. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 2–3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years or more of related field experience or equivalent training.
• Must possess valid SC driver's license or ability to obtain within 6 months; drug testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Shift Lead for training ICII staff on their shift.
• Act as Logistics Shift Supervisor in their absence and oversee QA/QI functions.
• Maintain inventory accountability for pharmaceutical/narcotic supplies and related logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to learn quickly

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 ICII employees assigned to their shift, and serves as the Logistics Shift Supervisor in their absence. The ICII III position oversees ICII 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)

Perform as Shift Lead responsible for initial and remedial training of ICII 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.