Project Officer II (Consolidated Dispatch) 10/2/26

Charleston co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County seeks a Project Officer II to coordinate activities across the Consolidated Dispatch Board and related groups, providing leadership and strategic support for initiatives within the Consolidated 911 Center.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration (graduate degree preferred) and at least seven years of relevant experience, including contract negotiations and working with legal counsel. A background check and CJIS training are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of work-related experience in large public/private sector organizations.
• Experience with contract negotiations and working with legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of the Consolidated Dispatch Board, Board Chairman, Board Committees, User Groups, and Work Groups.
• Provides supervision and leadership for Project Officer I.
• Ensures agreements and contracts are developed, reviewed, and executed by relevant parties.
• Assists in grant-related activities and participates in departmental activations.
• Maintains timely communication with supervisor and stakeholders on progress and issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Public coordination

Project coordination

Contract negotiations

Communication

CJIS Security Awareness Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration/related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

The Project Officer II coordinates the activities of the Consolidated Dispatch Board, the Board Chairman, Board Committees, User Groups, and Work Groups and provides significant support in implementing Board/CDC projects and initiatives for the Consolidated Dispatch 911 Center. The incumbent is often involved in direct communications/coordination with 911 Center Director and Deputy Director to obtain guidance on projects and initiatives.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99,964 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Performs all responsibilities of Project Officer I as appropriate or assigned.
• Provides supervision, support, and leadership for the Project Officer I.
• Oversees the coordination of the Consolidated Dispatch Board, the Board Chairman, Board Committees, User Groups, and Work Groups under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director.
• Collaborates with multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional work groups and user groups in developing specific operational or administrative recommendations.
• Ensures agreements and contracts necessary to implement initiatives are developed, reviewed, and executed by all relevant parties.
• Assists the Consolidated 911 Center Accountant in grant-related activities.
• Participates in all departmental activations.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
• Pursuant to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Information System guidelines, incumbent must be no less than eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or possess an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field of study. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years or more of work‑related experience. This should include progressively responsible professional operational positions at large private sector or comparably sized public sector organizations.
• Must have experience with contract negotiations, working with legal counsel and managing large public meetings, preferably in public safety.
• Must have no felony convictions. Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Must pass a background investigation which will include driving record, employment history, employment, education and training verification, criminal history, illegal conduct (drug use, etc.), and reference check.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical and psychological evaluation.
• Must successfully complete Level IV CJIS Security Awareness Training within six (6) months of hire date and maintain the certification.
• Must possess or obtain the following NIMS certifications 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Be a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger, and criticism
• Maintain favorable working relationship with co‑workers, County officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community and the general public
• Engage others and tap into their insights in working toward a common goal or outcome.
• Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Represent the Department professionally and effectively with the community and Department members.
• Identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and identify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
• Live the vision, mission, values, and expected behaviors of Charleston County, the Public Safety Directorate, and Consolidated 911 Center.
• Demonstrate sound time‑management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
• Attend and actively participate in administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
• Uphold County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.