Soil Evaluator (Environmental Health Manager Ii)

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Functions

• 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.
• Layout and permit suitable sites according to state regulations and policies.
• Provide consultation to the regulated community and public on state laws, regulations, and standards.
• Conducts second opinions on requested sites.
• Conduct inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• OR an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience;
• A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field;
• 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

• Daily travel throughout the state.
• Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.
• Work independently in a field environment.
• May require:
• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

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 Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year