Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 171809/61009982
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 01/16/2025
Closing Date: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB60
Position Number:: 61009875
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $64,424.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $71,131.00
Opening Date: 12/11/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job ResponsibilitiesCareers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!
Science | Service | Sustainability
Job Purpose:Under limited supervision, this position will serve as the drinking water, recreational water, and private well programs team leader for the BRLS Midlands Columbia office. You will perform assigned inspections, evaluations, and sampling for the BRLS Midlands Columbia office, as required by the Bureau of Water drinking water, recreational water, and private well programs. Perform supervisory and training duties. Provide subject matter expertise on the drinking water, recreational water, and private well programs.
Job Duties: - Implement the drinking water, recreational water, and private well programs for the BRLS Midlands Columbia office and statewide. Support management in planning, monitoring, scheduling, and auditing staff performance, accuracy, and workload distribution and program needs. Complete Employee Management Performance System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner. Perform all duties to ensure staff meet their MBOs.
- Conduct sanitary survey inspections to determine compliance with public drinking water systems per the Bureau of Water Drinking Water Program and in accordance with the regulations, the Sanitary Survey Manual, and SCDES standard operating procedures. Conduct sampling of public drinking water systems according to the Bureau of Water frequency schedule and sites. Daily calibration, standardization, field analysis and sampling to be conducted with strict adherence to SCDES standard operating procedures. Clean and maintain equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Conduct compliance, follow-up, and final inspections of recreational water operations to determine compliance applicable regulations, permits, and per the Bureau of Water Recreational Water Program and in accordance with the regulations, SCDES standard operating procedures.
- Respond to complaints concerning drinking water, recreational waters, and private wells. Evaluate the potential causes, initiate corrective actions, or contact responsible parties to ensure the complaint is resolved in a timely manner. Monitor progress of corrective actions taken to solve problems causing unsatisfactory reports. Initiate enforcement actions where appropriate. Ensure proper and timely disposition of complaints.
- Provide expert level technical assistance to the regulated community and public when necessary or requested. Post public notices and advisories at facilities and public locations. Provide subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and training to staff to ensure an optimal level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet program objectives and maintain a high level of customer service.
- Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements - A master's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and (1) one year of environmental health or related experience
- OR a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and (2) two years of environmental health or related experience.
- OR an associate's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and (4) four years of environmental health or related experience;.
- OR a high school diploma and six (6) years of environmental health or related experience.
Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to 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.
Additional Requirements:- Ability to bend, climb, and stoop in order to take samples and conduct inspections.
- Ability to access non-traditional work environments.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Able to travel throughout the state to complete job duties
- Able and willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Able to make visual observations of facilities, samples, plans, specifications, and reports.
- Able to wear the required safety equipment as needed, including, but not limited to, hard hats, safety glasses, and safety boots.
- Able to distinguish between color variations.
- Able to conduct field tests using delicate instruments and chemicals requiring steady hands.
- Able to walk on complex terrain
- May require:
- Daily travel throughout the state.
- Occasional overnight travel.
- Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience or knowledge in drinking water protection and sanitation and thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal drinking water laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
- Data management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Experience using tablets and other electronic equipment in a field environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Additional Comments SCDES 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.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: - Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan
- State Optional Retirement Program
- Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions
*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.
Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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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1Please select which description best describes your level of experience as it pertains to the minimum requirements for this position. Please note, degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, soil science, etc.
- I have at least a master's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and one year of environmental health or related experience.
- I have at least a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and at least 2 years of environmental health or related experience.
- I have at least an associate degree in a related technical field and at least 4 years of environmental health or related experience.
- I have at least a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of environmental health or related experience.
- None of the above.
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The hiring range for this position is $64,424 - $71,131. This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?
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Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
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Approximately 80% of the time will be spend outdoors in the field. Work conditions may expose employee to inclement weather, temperature extremes, and the presence of wildlife. Duties may take place in open fields, streets, wooded area, rural and urban areas, and developed and underdeveloped sites. Can you meet this requirement?
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Describe your experience and knowledge with federal and state drinking water, recreational water, and private well permitting and compliance requirements.
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Please describe a time you provided great customer service to a difficult customer.
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Do you have any previous supervisory or management experience. If yes, please describe.
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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
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