Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program Coordinator (EHM I)
Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program Coordinator (EHM I)
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$ 50939 - 77000
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Job Responsibilities
- 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 SustainabilityJob Purpose:
TheMacroinvertebrate Monitoring Program Coordinator works within the Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Program team to coordinate and execute the goals of the program. As part of the Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Program team the coordinator is responsible for conducting field work in-field analysis and laboratory-based analysis to assess the health of streams throughout the state to support Clean Water Act 303d requirements and program objectives for other SCDES management units. The coordinator will assist other Aquatic Science Division units with field logistical and laboratory support when needed.
Job Duties:- Collect process and identify freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates in the field and the laboratory to support statewide water quality assessment.
- Analyze interpret and report data generated by the Sections Macroinvertebrate Bioassessment Program to the Ambient Surface Water Monitoring Coordinator in support of section 303(d) 305(b) and other sections of the CWA. Assist with water quality investigations and review data related to macroinvertebrate biological assessments and provide expert level technical opinions to other Agency staff.
- Participate in relevant conferences workshops and other continuing education opportunities to expand expertise in aquatic macroinvertebrate ecology as determined by the Division Director and Program Manager.
- Participate in special studies and other field work conducted by the Aquatic Science Division as needed.
- Perform other duties assigned by bureau management as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelors degree in the natural or physical sciences or 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.
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:- Working knowledge of GIS applications and Microsoft Excel.
- Must have valid state drivers license and ability to operate personal and state-owned vehicles.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner.
- 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.
- Strenuous field work
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to operate various types of boats and boat trailers.
- Background knowledge of or demonstrated academic/work experience in aquatic invertebrate ecology.
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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
