Water Quality Compliance Specialist I (Environmental Health Manager I)

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 About the Role: Under direct supervision, the Water Quality Compliance Specialist I (EHM I) performs assigned inspections and evaluations for industrial and construction stormwater sites for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services as required by the Bureau of Water stormwater program. Develop understanding of the stormwater program. May be requested to assist other regional offices to meet statewide commitments. Assist other water programs in the Charleston BRLS Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stormwater Construction Site Compliance Inspections: Perform or participate with compliance and follow-up inspections of stormwater construction sites (SCR10) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and Bureau of Water inspection schedules. Prepare and submit inspection reports, compliance documentation, and enforcement referrals in accordance with established procedures. Provide support to Central Office staff during Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) audits, as needed. Perform all work in accordance with SCDES Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Bureau of Water requirements.

• Industrial Stormwater Compliance Evaluations: Conduct compliance and follow-up inspections of industrial stormwater facilities (SCR00) to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and permit requirements. Prepare inspection reports, compliance documentation, and enforcement referrals in accordance with established procedures.

• Program Support and Development: Provide input and assistance to the Stormwater Permitting Section during changes to the Best Management Practices (BMP) manuals and other updates. Provide input and assistance on the development and updating of documents used internally and externally for inspections and audits.

• Stormwater Complaint Investigation and Resolution: Investigate stormwater complaints, ensure timely resolution of compliance issues, and initiate enforcement actions in accordance with agency procedures.

• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned, including attending period staff meetings and training. Assisting other water programs in the BRLS Charleston Office.

Why Join Us? As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC's environment

• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.

• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and a clear path for advancement.

• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

• An associates degree in a related technical field: OR

• A high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience.

Certification in the environmental field qualifies as 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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.

• Ability to 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.

• Ability to work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.

• Knowledge of stormwater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal stormwater laws and regulations.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to operate a state vehicle.

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 to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.