Equipment Specialist

Equipment Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

Time Limited - Full-Time

Job Number

191296

Agency

Office of Regulatory Staff

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Online application is preferred.

Class Code:

UA45

Position Number:

61024318

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) represents the public interest of South Carolina in utility regulation for the major utility industries - electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water/wastewater, and transportation - before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the court system, and state and federal regulatory bodies. Additionally, the ORS houses the state's Energy Office, Broadband Office, Equipment Distribution Program (EDP), and has responsibility for oversight of railroad safety and natural gas pipeline safety in South Carolina.

The EDP serves South Carolina residents who have trouble hearing or speaking on the phone. The equipment in our program includes specialized phones, cell phone accessories, alerting devices and a tablet. People who qualify for the program are provided equipment at no cost to use for as long as they remain in the state. As a member of the EDP team, Equipment Specialist job duties include:

• Coordinate and complete training and installation of equipment
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs to include iPad applications
• Monitor and maintain equipment inventory and package/ship equipment as needed
• Participate in the development of training videos and scripts for equipment usage
• Assist in tracking and reporting of department activities
• Provide customer assistance via telephone and in-person visits
• Support other staff as needed

South Carolina is a great place to live and work! The State of South Carolina offers its employees generous benefits and a healthy work-life balance.

FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR FUTURE

15 days sick leave

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Health coverage including prescriptions

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Supplemental retirement savings plan

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience in telecommunications, communication equipment, or related field.

Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills are required. Knowledge of telecommunications equipment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - Outlook, Excel, Word).

Additional Comments

• Position may require travel.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• All ORS employees are required to attend ethics training annually for continued employment.
• All ORS employees are prohibited from owning equity in regulated utilities.
• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
• Remote work is not available, and employees work in-office at 1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Office of Regulatory Staff Address 1901 Main Street

Suite 1500

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-737-0800

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.