Water Quantity Permitting Specialist (Geologist/Hydrologist)
Water Quantity Permitting Specialist (Geologist/Hydrologist)
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$ 38985 - 72134
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Careers 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 Sustainability
Purpose:
The Water Quantity Permitting Specialist will support the implementation of the Groundwater Permitting Program for the State. This position will assist with Permitting and Registration of Groundwater Withdrawers statewide. Perform professional hydrogeologic duties by reviewing applications and evaluating and analyzing reports to help develop implement and track the water use information and water quantity permits in South Carolina.
Responsibilities:- Assist with implementing the Groundwater Permitting for the State. Assists with permitting of groundwater withdrawals. Performs professional hydrogeologic duties by reviewing applications for Groundwater Permits and Registrations and evaluating and analyzing reports to help develop implement and track the water use information and water quantity information in South Carolina.
- Support Groundwater Permitting by managing and interpreting data via ArcGIS Excel and Access and assist with database management.
- Perform on-site visits to permitted facilities to conduct records checks of water use information. Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers relating to the Groundwater Permitting Program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelors degree in geology hydrology hydrogeology or geological engineering.
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. If selected for an interview a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agencymayrequire an official certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Requirements:- Knowledge of the principles of geology.
- Knowledge of Department protocols for permitting and data evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Specific knowledge of groundwater resources in South Carolina.
- Ability to use Excel and other database software 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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
- 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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
