Safety Manager - EMS - 10/6/26

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Deferred compensation (401k/457)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Charleston County EMS seeks an experienced Safety Manager to develop, implement, administer and evaluate safety policies, programs, training, investigations, and corrective actions. This role reports to the Deputy Chief of Support Services and focuses on protecting employees, patients, facilities, vehicles and operations while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

The position oversees Accident/ Injury investigations, facilities inspections, radiation safety, hazardous materials,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk/safety management or insurance with 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license before start date.
• Any combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, administer and evaluate safety policies and programs.
• Oversee safety training, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Manage the random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing program.
• Identify safety issues and create plans to reduce them.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Skills

Risk Management

Safety Management

Supervisory Experience

Job description

Open to Current Charleston County Employees ONLY

Charleston County EMS is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to develop, implement, administer, and evaluate safety policies, programs, training, investigations, and corrective actions designed to protect employees, patients, facilities, vehicles, and operations. This position will report directly to the Deputy Chief of Support Services and will work to ensure regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement in workplace safety. The EMS Safety Manager will work to identify potential safety issues and create plans to reduce those issues, ensure the department has adequate and proper safety supplies, and develop and implement department-wide programs. They will provide oversight of programs such as Accident and Injury Investigations, Facility Inspections, Radiation Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air and Water Quality, Spill Response and Environmental Issues, Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Hazardous Chemical, OSHA and other training programs, maintaining proficiency in each of these areas through training and thorough practice in the field. The Safety Manager will also manage the random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing program for the EMS department and build or assist in developing unique and standard reports for ongoing department needs.

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

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,315 - $99.964 (or subject to County promotion/transfer policies)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 AT 11:59PM – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more of progressively responsible experience in Risk Management, Safety Management, Safety or Insurance industry, with 5 years in a supervisory position; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Possession of a valid state Driver’s License indicating a clean DMV record (valid South Carolina driver’s license must be obtained prior to start date)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of current safety and risk management protocols and practices, ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgement and a systematic approach to decision-making, skilled in effective communication with others, both verbal and written, using technical and non-technical language; ability to work independently, ability to train others, ability to prioritize multiple activities in order to attain goals and objectives; ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.