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
Under direct supervision, the Junior Soil Evaluator performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and complaint investigations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) program. Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of the OSWW program.
Responsibilities:
* Conducts or participates in initial evaluations of proposed sites for the purpose of issuing onsite wastewater permits.
* Permits or participates in permitting suitable sites according to state regulations and policies. Requests second opinions from senior inspector as required.
* Conducts or participates in inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.
* Assists with investigation of complaints, determines validity, makes recommendations for corrective actions, and takes appropriate enforcement action all in accordance with state laws, regulations, agency policies, and standard operating procedures.
* Performs other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Qualifications:
* A high school diploma or GED and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
* A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work 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.
Additional requirements:
* Able to operate a manual soil auger to a depth of six feet.
* Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
* Able 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.
Preferred qualifications:
* Familiarity with onsite wastewater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Training or experience in describing or classifying soils.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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.
Benefits:
* Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
* 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
o State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
o State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
* Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment, based on job functions
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