JOB
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 | SustainabilityAbout the Role: Under director supervision, the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Follow Up Coordinator performs duties necessary to support the implementation of South Carolina's underground storage tank regulatory and compliance program. This position supports the UST Management Division within the Bureau of Land & Waste Management and serves as the primary coordinator for UST follow-up activities.Job Responsibilities: Provide information, compliance assistance, and outreach to UST owners and operators, helping them to understand and meet regulatory requirements. Assess owner/operator responses to Notices of Alleged Violation (NOAVs).Prepare referrals for facilities that require enforcement action.Issue reminder letters for sites with previous violations.Prepare reports from the program database for analysis and maintain the 3-year testing data.Conduct UST phase inspections.Answer inquiries from the regulated community and the public.Maintain project files and ensure documents are properly imaged and archived.Perform other duties as assigned. 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: Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill-building opportunities, and room for advancement.Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.Note: Degrees in a related technical field may include, but are not limited to, earth sciences, chemistry, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, public health, engineering, and other relevant disciplines.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 read and interpret regulatory requirements. Guidance is provided by federal and state statutes, regulations. and UST guidance documents.Strong verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external customers.Demonstrated proficiency in writing, proofreading, spelling, and organization.Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Proficiency with electronic data management and word-processing software (Microsoft 365 proficiency is preferred).Ability to perform related field work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather when required.Must have a valid driver’s license, a 10-year driving record that meets State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to operate a state vehicle.Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)Retirement benefit choices* State Retirement Plan (SCRS)State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)*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.
