DescriptionCharleston County EMS is looking for a highly-motivated administrative professional to join our team. This position will assist with all administrative support functions of the EMS Office of Professional Development and Safety, providing administrative support in relation to technical program requirements and preparing specialized reports, maintaining records and files, along with clerical, administrative and customer service support for the Deputy Chief.
HOURLY RANGE: $17.26 - $22.61 OPEN UNTIL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and Responsibilities- Answers calls, receives and greets visitors to the division and provides information to or refers callers and visitors to appropriate personnel
- May act as liaison between EMS Office of Professional Development and Safety personnel and other related County agencies, private sector businesses and the public
- Provide administrative support to EMS Office of Professional Development and Safety in relation to program requirements and preparing specialized reports as required, including attending hearings, taking notes and producing minutes
- Performs word processing duties as requested
- Performs client case research, intake interviews, and other administrative functions, including financial assessments, before and after clients are accepted into the program
- Managing professional written and verbal communication with employees, new hires, applicants, management, other departments, and the public
- Providing other general administrative support to EMS Office of Professional Development and Safety
- Maintaining employee and student files and records
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred; AND
- Two years or more of experience in general office operations including experience with public contact; OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- EMT (EMT/AEMT/Paramedic) of any level, preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and according to time-sensitive deadlines, ensuring sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters
- Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions
- Willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement due to the sensitive nature of some duties
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
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
For more information, visit our
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