Transportation Engineering Technician II - Survey Instrument Operator (61032320)
State of South Carolina
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Instrument Services Supervisor - 61008940
State of South Carolina
SCDPH
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$56,781 - $56,781
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 10, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to maintain, repair, and calibrate medical and lab equipment across public health facilities in South Carolina, ensuring everything meets safety standards and regulations.
It also includes managing inventory, keeping records, and coordinating with other agencies during emergencies.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on technical experience in fixing complex devices, strong organizational skills, and the physical ability to handle demanding tasks in a lab setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma with relevant experience or training in instrumentation maintenance
- Hands-on experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic systems and lab equipment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds to 36 inches and perform prolonged bending, standing, or sitting
- Vision correctable to 20/40 and ability to wear protective clothing
- Not immuno-compromised due to health risks in lab environments
- Consent to pre-employment and periodic drug testing
- Knowledge of state/federal regulations, including Federal Select Agent Program compliance
Full Job Description
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Supervises, plans, organizes and directs the operation of the Instrument Services Section. Oversees the District Maintenance program. Assures that all instrumentation utilized in the DPH Laboratory, clinic sites and regional laboratories are in compliance with the manufacture's specifications as well as State and Federal regulations.
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.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional 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 immuno-compromised due to the risk to the employee.Must consent to pre-employment and periodic testing for drugs of abuse.
**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.
Qualifications
Additional Information
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:
- 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*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.
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