Junior Soil Evaluator (Ehm I)

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts or participates in initial evaluations of proposed sites for the purpose of issuing onsite wastewater permits.
• Permits or participates in permitting suitable sites according to state regulations and policies. Requests second opinions from senior inspector as required.
• Conducts or participates in inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Assists with investigation of complaints, determines validity, makes recommendations for corrective actions, and takes appropriate enforcement action all in accordance with state laws, regulations, agency policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Able to operate a manual soil auger to a depth of six feet.
• Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• 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.

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).

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 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.