Supervises, plans, organizes and directs the operation of the Instrument Services Section. Oversees the District Maintenance program. Assumes that all instrumentation utilized in the Public Health Laboratory, clinic sites and count laboratories are in compliance with manufacturer's specific jobs. Discretion is limited by required quality control procedures.
Supervises maintenance and repairs a variety of clinical and laboratory instrumentation located in PH/DES laboratory buildings, county health departments and regional laboratories statewide.
Repair and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed by supervisor or director.
Maintain records of preventative maintenance, repairs and calibrations.
Equipment listings for each department are kept current.
Act as the liaison with the various state and local agencies in the fulfillment of DPH's Maintenance Agreement.
Calibrate thermometers used in laboratory equipment.
Orders and maintains a spare part inventory.
Works within the designated laboratories in order to comply with the Federal Select Agent Program.
State Minimum Requirement: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.
Additional Agency Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds to a height of 36 inches. Ability to bend, stand or sit for a long period of time. Must have vision correctable to 20/40. Ability to wear protective clothing. Not be immunocompromised due to the risk to the employee. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Possess hands-on experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic systems and devices.
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.