Job Description

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This position serves as a Soil Evaluator for the Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Lowcountry-Beaufort office. You will be performing inspections, evaluations, and investigations outdoors in support of DHEC\'s vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.

Job Functions:

• Layout and permit suitable sites according to state regulations and policies.
• Conducts second opinions on requested sites.
• Conduct inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Investigate complaints, determine validity, and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and referrals of a professional and technical nature for enforcement activities. Recommend corrective action for violations.
• Provide consultation to the regulated community and public on state laws, regulations, and standards.

MINIMUM & ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor\'s degree in a related technical field;
• OR an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience;
• OR a high school diploma or GED, and at least three (3) 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, etc.

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 onsite wastewater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Training or experience in describing or classifying soils.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

Driving Record: This position will require the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, any applicant must be able to travel daily throughout the state as program or region workloads demand. Applicants being considered in the final stages of selection for the position must possess a valid driver\'s license and will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Transcript: Applicant indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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.

Education: Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the

Rescinding Conditional Employment Offer: We reserve the right to rescind any conditional employment offer in the event you fail to comply with the requirements outlined in the conditional offer of employment or other requirements of state or federal law.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

State of South Carolina