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 Junior Soil Evaluator performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and complaint investigations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services' Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) program. In this role, you will work closely with senior staff to assess site suitability, evaluate installed systems, and help ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge of OSWW policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while contributing to the protection of public health and the environment.
Job Responsibilities:
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Conduct or participate in initial evaluations of proposed sites for the purpose of issuing onsite wastewater permits.
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Support permitting activities for suitable sites by applying state regulations and policies. Request senior reviews as required.
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Participate in inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.
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Help investigate complaints by assessing validity, recommending corrective actions, and taking appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with state laws, regulations, agency policies, and standard operating procedures.
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Perform other duties as required, such as attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Why Join Us?
As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:
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Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC'S environment
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Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
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Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and a clear path for advancement.
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Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.
- Overnight travel, weekend, after hours, and holiday work may be required.
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Position is subject to 24/7 callback due to emergencies.
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.
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15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
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15 days sick leave per year
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13 paid holidays
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Paid parental leave
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S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
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Retirement benefit choices *
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State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
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State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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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.
