Administrative Assistant II - EMS - 8/6/26

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant II - EMS - 8/6/26

Description

Description

Charleston 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 Training Office, including clerical, administrative and customer service support for the EMS Department.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE $17.26 - $22.61

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 at 11:59pm - APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs customer service support to internal and external customers of EMS, responding to questions and comments in courteous and timely manner
• Monitoring and coordinating certification expiration dates and due dates for departmental staff
• Managing and auditing of Training files - digital and physical files
• Managing professional written and verbal communication with employees, new hires, applicants, management, other departments, and the public
• Copies, prints, packages and distributes a variety of materials as requested by other designated office personnel
• Providing administrative support to Department and Public Safety Directorate
• Provides administrative support to Deputy Chief of Professional & Clinical Development, as well as the Assistant Chiefs
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with Associate Degree, some college, or other additional training preferred
• 2 - 3 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have 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 or confidential matters
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently to meet departmental goals and objectives
• Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, equipment, filing systems, etc.

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.

Salary:

$17.26 - $22.61 Hourly