Senior Water Quality Compliance Inspector Environmental Health Manager III

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Senior Water Quality Compliance Inspector (Environmental Health Manager III

Location: Columbia United States

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

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Job Purpose:

This position serves as the Senior Water Quality Compliance Inspector Team Lead for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. You will be assisting with the implementation of the regional recreational waters program as well as supervising the team responsible for implementing the regional drinking water, recreational water, wastewater, stormwater, engineering, laboratory analysis, and beachfront monitoring programs in support of SCDES’ roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.

Job Duties:

Supervises a team of water quality compliance inspectors and analysts.

Conduct routine inspections of recreational waters facilities to determine compliance in accordance with the regulations, agency standard operating procedures, and the Bureau of Water schedule frequency.

Respond to and investigate complaints on recreational waters, drinking water, agricultural wastewater, wastewater, and stormwater facilities and unpermitted sites.

Provide expert level technical assistance to the regulated community and public when necessary or requested.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field;

OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience;

OR a high school diploma and five (5) years of environmental health or related experience.

Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, etc.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

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.

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

Experience and knowledge with federal and state recreational waters, drinking water, agricultural wastewater, wastewater, and stormwater permitting and compliance requirements.

Experience and knowledge with recreational waters, drinking water, agricultural wastewater, wastewater, and stormwater inspection processes, standard operating procedures, compliance and enforcement guidelines, and other related processes and procedures including laboratory analysis and engineering.

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 *

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

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.