Comm Spec III - 61165970 - EMD

Comm Spec III - 61165970 - EMD

Salary

$37,944.00 - $60,690.00 Annually

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

Temporary Grant - Full-Time

Job Number

194378

Agency

Adjutant Generals Office

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

BA30

Position Number:

61165970

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Pay Grade

GEN06

Hiring Range - Min.

$39,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$46,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Send additional information to Office of the Adjutant General, Stop 12, 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201 or email to: robert.faulk@scmd.sc.gov.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Overnight Shift (2400-0800) Weekdays, Weekend, and Holidays (as needed) for a total of 40-hours per week.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Individual works in the State Warning Point to monitor and operate telephone switchboard, inbound/outbound email notifications and radio systems. Additional equipment to include; radio systems, weather alerts, NAWAS, security systems, public alerting software, and communications with Fixed Nuclear Facilities (FNF). Receives and routes calls to division personnel. Receives and routes information from federal, state, and local agencies. Disseminates information to other agencies via telephone, two-way radio, computer, or fax. Coordinates initial alert notifications from power plants and other facilities. Monitors severe weather bulletins and forecasts from various software systems and notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains and logs daily activities and emergency-related incidents into a computer-generated operations journal. Inputs data, updates material, and develops computer information using various especially designed emergency management software programs. Individual must be able to work Overnight Time Shifts (midnight-8:00 hrs.) over the week period to include weekends.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Two years of college courses or equivalent and six months experience in radio or telephone dispatching, or six months experience in call center/customer service operations, or a combination of education and experience necessary to perform duties. Applicants must possess the ability to accurately convey and interpret oral, written, and visual communications to and from county, state, and federal agencies and the general public during stressful situations and emergencies. Must be computer literate and willing to learn specialized software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred or will seek to complete within three years.

Additional Comments

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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If chosen for employment, a background check and license check will be performed. If there is any charge or non-conviction that may show up on your record, please let us know now. Also, please provide your drivers license number and state of issue.

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I meet the minimum education and experience requirements to qualify for this position.

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I understand that the agency's hiring salary range for this position is $39,000.00 to $46,000.00.

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Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Adjutant Generals Office Address 1 National Guard Road

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-299-4337

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.