Water Quality Compliance Specialist (EHM I)
Water Quality Compliance Specialist (EHM I)
Posted on :
26-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 45300 - 77000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
26-06-2025
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Careers 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*This posting will be used to fill two vacancies*Job Purpose:
Under direct supervision theWater Quality Compliance Specialistperforms assigned inspections evaluations and sampling for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services as required by the Bureau of Water wastewater programs. Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of thewastewater program.
Job Duties:- Conduct or participate in the collection of samples from monitoring stations and wastewater facility discharge points. Prepare monthly schedules; prepare sample bottles and complete daily calibration and standardization for sampling equipment. Clean and maintain equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. Work to be conducted in strict accordance with the SCDES standard operating procedures and the Bureau of Water schedule frequency.
- Perform or participate in compliance inspections and follow up inspections as needed at wastewater stormwater and agricultural operations for compliance with applicable regulations permits and according to Bureau of Water schedule frequency. Conduct site inspections and final inspections.
- Respond or participate in the investigation of complaints on wastewater facilities sanitary sewer overflows and fish kills; 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.
- Assist with providing technical assistance to the regulated community and public when necessary or requested. Post public notices and advisories at facilities and public locations.
- Perform other duties as required which includes but is not limited to attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- An associate degree in a related technical field;
- OR a high school diploma and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience. Certification in the environmental field qualifies as 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 will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:- Ability to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers industry and government officials.
- Work independently in a field environment.
- Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.
- Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
- Ability to bend climb and stoop in order to take samples and conduct inspections.
- Abilityto lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to make visual observations of facilities samples plans specifications and reports.
- Ability to wear the required safety equipment as needed including but not limited to hard hats safety glasses and safety boots.
- Ability to distinguish between color variations.
- Ability to conduct field tests using delicate instruments and chemicals requiring steady hands.
- Ability to walk on complex terrain.
- Ability to swim and work comfortably in a boat in open water and in rough conditions.
- 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
- Familiarity with wastewater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Experience inspecting and sampling wastewater facilities.
- Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
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. Clickhere 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 *
- State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- 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:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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