Solid Waste Permit Writer (EA I) Job at State of South Carolina in Columbia

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Following the regulatory processes and checklists, reviews permit applications, plans, and engineering reports to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for solid waste management facilities. Provides assistance in the design, construction, and operation of solid waste facilities and issues the appropriate permits compatible with state and federal guidelines.
• Conducts conferences and technical meetings with industry officials, consulting engineers, attorneys, and state and local officials.
• Maintain ePermitting and spreadsheets as necessary.
• Serves on the Disaster Coordination Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management.
• Engineering degree must be accredited by EAC/ABET, CEAB, and Programs Recognized in the ABET “Washington Accord” Listings or provide an approved equivalency letter from the Local Licensure/Regulatory authority.
• Upload of an unofficial transcript is encouraged; official transcripts or diplomas may be required prior to hiring.
• Engineer In Training Certification.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of applicable engineering theory, methods and practices.
• Skilled in the use of applicable engineering equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to the solution of routine technical problems.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical and engineering calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively to the public, agencies, scientific community, and the regulated community.
• Ability to oversee the work of technical and skilled-trade subordinates.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, initiate, supervise, and monitor projects concerning the permitting of solid waste management facilities.
• Must have the ability to write concise and technically correct reports.
• Ability to access non-traditional worksites.
• Minimal overnight travel and early morning site visits may be required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Further information available upon request.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefit choices: SCRS and State ORP
• Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment, based on job functions

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: enrollment in applicable plans and retirement programs as described above.