Salary: $49,941.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174176/61009716
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB40
Position Number:: 61009716 (174176)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $49,941.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $55,651.00
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
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 | SustainabilityJob Purpose:Under supervision of the Section Manager, conducts independent infectious waste inspections at permitted generators, treatment facilities, and transporters throughout the state. Prepares written inspection reports to be submitted to the section manager. Initiates referrals to enforcement as needed. Communicates regulatory requirements of the Infectious Waste Management Regulation R.61-105 to permittees. Provides technical assistance to infectious waste generators, treatment facilities and transporters, and Department programs such as Emergency Response as needed.
Job Duties: - Inspects infectious waste generators, treatment facilities and transporters to assure compliance with the Infectious Waste Management Regulations R.61-105. Provides technical assistant to other Department programs.
- Prepares inspection reports in ePermitting to be reviewed by Section Manager. Leads meetings pertaining to generator inspections, follow-up conferences and warning letters.
- Registers infectious waste generators and transporters and is capable of issuing and reviewing IW treatment facility permits.
- Issues warning letters related to violations of the Infectious Waste Management Act. Prepares enforcement referrals to the Enforcement and Compliance Section. Participates in civil and criminal actions as an agent of the Department.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements - A high school diploma and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience. Certification in the environmental field qualifies as related experience. Or an associate degree in a related technical field.
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to conduct independent compliance inspections (either paper or electronic).
- Ability to complete inspection reports and to provide referral documents to the Compliance and Enforcement Section.
- Ability to attend enforcement conferences.
- Ability to serve as project manager for one of three Infectious Waste treatment facilities in the state.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of South Carolina infectious waste principles and/or regulations.
- R.61-105 HAZWOPER and bloodborne pathogen trained.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and applying laws and regulations.
- Experience performing regulatory inspections and writing inspection reports.
- Experience with ePermitting Data Management System.
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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Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of environmental health or related experience or an associate's degree in a related technical field?
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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
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The hiring range for this position is $49,941 - $55,651. 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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This position is headquartered in Columbia. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Please describe your experience with and/or knowledge of infectious waste state and federal laws and regulations.
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Please describe a time you provided great customer service.
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