State of South Carolina is hiring: Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist II (EHM

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Under general supervision, the Hazardous Waste Compliance Specialist II determines facility compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Hazardous Waste Program. Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of the hazardous waste program. May perform training duties. May be requested to assist other regional offices to meet statewide commitments.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement the Hazardous Waste compliance program in accordance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Perform assigned compliance inspections of permitted facilities. Meet, at a minimum, 100% of assigned permitted inspections annually, statewide. Perform all functions in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide accurate, legally defensible data documenting inspections and/or impacts of discharges to the environment and public health. Determine facility compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to all other hazardous waste treatment and disposal and mining operations. Submit and review reports within required timeframes. Make referrals as appropriate. Assist with training staff on these tasks as required.
• Conduct complaint investigations as assigned and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), programmatic guidance, state and federal laws and regulations. Provide technical assistance and consultation to industries and the general public on state and federal hazardous waste regulations and standards. Assist with training staff on these tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• OR an associate degree in a related technical field, and one (1) year of environmental health or related experience.
• OR high school and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, etc.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements

• Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
• May require:
  • Daily travel throughout the state.
  • Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel.
  • Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with hazardous waste methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience inspecting hazardous waste facilities.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.

Benefits

• 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.