Hazardous Materials Logistics Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists department and division leadership in organizing and implementing preparedness and readiness activities of the Emergency Management Department.
• Provides status of assignments and assists staff to fulfill project and program needs.
• Coordinates the logistical needs of the Charleston County Emergency Management Department.
• Maintains, repairs, and is accountable for a variety of disaster supplies, to include but not limited to: chainsaws, tarps, water, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), traffic control equipment, shelter supplies, and utilizes inventory control and documentation systems.
• Operates as needed in an unconditioned warehouse with associated hazards.
• Deploys at the request of State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), State Warning Point, Fire Fighter Mobility, or other request for Weapons of Mass Destruction Regional Response Team.
• Serves as a key member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team during activations.
• Fulfills response requirements during emergencies or hazardous weather conditions, including: deploys as requested to hazardous materials incidents, maintains and operates the EOC, works outside of standard duty hours, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays, fulfills recovery requirements in post-disaster damage assessments and assist with recovery efforts, including the submittal of documents for reimbursement.
• Assists in the coordination and management of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
• Assists with Tier 2 administrative work and site visits.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Performs public awareness presentations for civic groups, private and public organizations, and town meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years or more of full-time work experience in Logistics or Emergency Management.
• Experience in fire services, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, and/or warehouse operations.
• The following National Incident Command Systems (ICS) certifications must be obtained within three (3) years of hire date: ICS 100, ICS 200, Clean criminal background and driving record.
• Must pass a homeland security background check (not classified).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Part 107 drone pilot license preferred.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire), Class E Driver’s License preferred, and meet the requirements of the County’s motor vehicle policy.
• Able to safely store a take-home vehicle, if available.