Water Quality Compliance Specialist Team Lead (EHM III)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Aiken, SC 29803
Description:
Salary: $64,424.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175231/61006802
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB60
Position Number:: 61006802 (175231)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $64,424.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $71,131.00
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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 position serves as the Water Quality Compliance Specialist Team Lead for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. Under limited supervision, performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and sampling for monitoring for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services, as required by the Bureau of Water drinking water and wastewater programs. May perform supervisory and training duties. Provides subject-matter expertise on the water and wastewater programs.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
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:
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of environmental health or related experience.
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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
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The hiring range for this position is $64,424 - $71,131. This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?
04
Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
05
This position is headquartered in the SCDES Aiken-Orangeburg office. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?
06
Approximately 80% of the time will be spend outdoors in the field. Work conditions may expose employee to inclement weather, temperature extremes, and the presence of wildlife. Duties may take place in open fields, streets, wooded area, rural and urban areas, and developed and underdeveloped sites. Can you meet this requirement?
07
Please describe your experience in conducting field tests using delicate instruments and chemicals which required steady hands.
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Please describe your level of experience or knowledge of Drinking Water and/or Wastewater regulations.
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Please describe the qualities of a good leader. Have you ever assumed a leadership role? If so, please provide an example.
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Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175231/61006802
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB60
Position Number:: 61006802 (175231)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $64,424.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $71,131.00
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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 position serves as the Water Quality Compliance Specialist Team Lead for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. Under limited supervision, performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and sampling for monitoring for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services, as required by the Bureau of Water drinking water and wastewater programs. May perform supervisory and training duties. Provides subject-matter expertise on the water and wastewater programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct sanitary survey inspections to determine compliance with public drinking water systems per the Bureau of Water Drinking Water Program and in accordance with the regulations, the Sanitary Survey Manual, and SCDES Environmental Affair's standard operating procedures. Conduct sampling of public drinking water systems according to the Bureau of Water frequency schedule and sites. Daily calibration, standardization, field analysis and sampling to be conducted with strict adherence to SCDES standard operating procedures. Clean and maintain equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
- Collect 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 compliance inspections and follow up inspections, as needed, at wastewater, and agricultural operations for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and according to Bureau of Water schedule frequency. Conduct site inspections and final inspections.
- Respond to and investigate complaints on drinking water facilities, 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.
- Provide expert level technical assistance to staff, 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
- A bachelor's degree in a related technical field and one (1) year of experience.
- 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.
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 may 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
- Familiarity with water and wastewater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal water and wastewater laws and regulations. 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. Click 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
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan
- State Optional Retirement Program
- 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
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of environmental health or related experience.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
- Yes
- No
03
The hiring range for this position is $64,424 - $71,131. This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?
- Yes
- No
04
Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
05
This position is headquartered in the SCDES Aiken-Orangeburg office. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
06
Approximately 80% of the time will be spend outdoors in the field. Work conditions may expose employee to inclement weather, temperature extremes, and the presence of wildlife. Duties may take place in open fields, streets, wooded area, rural and urban areas, and developed and underdeveloped sites. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your experience in conducting field tests using delicate instruments and chemicals which required steady hands.
08
Please describe your level of experience or knowledge of Drinking Water and/or Wastewater regulations.
09
Please describe the qualities of a good leader. Have you ever assumed a leadership role? If so, please provide an example.
Required Question