Software Administrator - EMS - 10/6/26 (IT Sys Spec)

Charleston co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% longevity increases per year

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement

Deferred compensation (401k/457)

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Charleston County EMS is seeking an IT Software Administrator to manage and support several software systems including UKG/Kronos, PowerDMS, Guardian Tracking, and ESO. The role requires collaboration with the County IT Department and other departments to align software use with business needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining access controls, analyzing workflows, and designing automated processes. Candidates should have a relevant degree and several years of software support experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Database Management/Administration, Information Systems Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years or more of experience in software support, database management/administration, computer programming, troubleshooting, and/or training.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support multiple software systems used across the department, liaising with County IT and other departments.
• Coordinate software use and support; assess departmental needs for software.
• Maintain user access levels according to business needs; implement best practices for software and databases.
• Analyze business processes and workflows; recommend/create automated systems and workflows as needed.

Skills

Software support

Database administration

SQL

Troubleshooting

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Database Management/Information Systems

Tools

UKG/Kronos

PowerDMS

Guardian Tracking

ESO (EMR)

Job description

Charleston County EMS is seeking a skilled professional IT Software Administrator to administer and support multiple software systems used across the department, such as UKG/Kronos, PowerDMS, Guardian Tracking, ESO (patient charting), and several others. This position will work closely liaising with our County IT Department, as well as other County departments to coordinate software use and support, assess departmental needs for software, maintain user access levels according to business needs, make best practice recommendations for software and databases, and analyze business processes and workflows, recommending/creating automated systems and workflows as needed.

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: $68,140 - $89,252 (Estimated Annual Salary)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Database Management/Administration, Information Systems Management, or related field; and
• 3-5 years or more of experience in software support, database management/administration, computer programming, troubleshooting, and/or training; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system and desktop and mobile computer platforms, knowledge of SQL and relational database design; 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.