Salary: $49,941.00 - $55,559.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173571 / 61008760
Agency: SCDES-Water
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB40
Position Number:: 61008760
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $49,941.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $55,559.00
Opening Date: 02/02/2025
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 PreservationDo 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 | SustainabilityIntroduction/Job Purpose:The
Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator manages and coordinates the coastal recreational waters (beach) water quality advisory program to ensure compliance with State regulations and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act (CWA). The Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing coastal recreational water quality monitoring efforts including data management and reporting, coordinating sampling logistics with DES regional offices, and collaborating with Federal, State, and Local partners to continue to build and maintain the coastal recreational waters advisory alert network. The Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator will also assist the Section and Division with routine field monitoring activities. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
Job Duties: • Coordinates the coastal recreational waters (beach) monitoring program, including data management, reporting, and maintenance of the Beach Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP).
• Coordinates the implementation of a statewide policy for notification of the public when contamination of coastal recreational waters is detected.
• Assist the Section and Division with special studies and routine field monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned by Section and Division management.
Minimum and Additional RequirementsA bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Preferred QualificationsA bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field. Working knowledge of R statistical software. Ability to operate various types of boats and boat trailers.
Additional CommentsSCDES 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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Are you a current or former SCDES or SCDHEC employee?
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Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
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Which of the following best describes your education and work experience?
- A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field.
- An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience
- A high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.
- Other, not listed
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