State of South Carolina
Air and Land Compliance Team Lead (EHM III)
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
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Science | Service | Sustainability Under limited supervision, the
Air and Land Compliance Team Lead
will serve as team leader for the Air/Land (Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) programs). Perform assigned inspections and evaluations for the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Lancaster assigned program. Performs supervisory and/or training duties. Provides subject-matter expertise on the Air and Land programs.
Job Responsibilities
Implement the regional and statewide assigned program. Conduct routine inspections in an air/land program for compliance with regulations and standards. Meet as a minimum, the assigned program commitment of 100% assigned permitted inspections annually in the Lancaster office. Assist with inspections statewide as needed. Provide enforcement documentation, as necessary, and participate in enforcement hearings.
Direct and supervise staff of the BRLS Lancaster office air/land programs. Support management in planning, scheduling, and auditing staff performance, accuracy, workload distribution, and program needs. Complete Employee Performance and Management System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner. Perform all duties to ensure staff meet their Management by Objectives (MBOs).
Conduct investigations and implement all monitoring/sampling activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), programmatic guidance, and state/federal laws and regulations. Ensure office meets all air/land sampling/monitoring activities.
With an emphasis on supervision, direction, and training of staff, respond to air/land complaints, as well as other regional program complaints, as needed. Ensure proper and timely disposition of complaints.
Conduct compliance assistance for environmental programs as needed or requested.
Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, or related technical field and one (1) year of experience.
OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences, or related technical field, and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.
OR high school and four (4) 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.
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.
Must have 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.
Familiarity with air/land related activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal air/land laws and regulations.
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.
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Science | Service | Sustainability Under limited supervision, the
Air and Land Compliance Team Lead
will serve as team leader for the Air/Land (Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) programs). Perform assigned inspections and evaluations for the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Lancaster assigned program. Performs supervisory and/or training duties. Provides subject-matter expertise on the Air and Land programs.
Job Responsibilities
Implement the regional and statewide assigned program. Conduct routine inspections in an air/land program for compliance with regulations and standards. Meet as a minimum, the assigned program commitment of 100% assigned permitted inspections annually in the Lancaster office. Assist with inspections statewide as needed. Provide enforcement documentation, as necessary, and participate in enforcement hearings.
Direct and supervise staff of the BRLS Lancaster office air/land programs. Support management in planning, scheduling, and auditing staff performance, accuracy, workload distribution, and program needs. Complete Employee Performance and Management System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner. Perform all duties to ensure staff meet their Management by Objectives (MBOs).
Conduct investigations and implement all monitoring/sampling activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), programmatic guidance, and state/federal laws and regulations. Ensure office meets all air/land sampling/monitoring activities.
With an emphasis on supervision, direction, and training of staff, respond to air/land complaints, as well as other regional program complaints, as needed. Ensure proper and timely disposition of complaints.
Conduct compliance assistance for environmental programs as needed or requested.
Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, or related technical field and one (1) year of experience.
OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences, or related technical field, and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.
OR high school and four (4) 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.
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.
Must have 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.
Familiarity with air/land related activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal air/land laws and regulations.
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.
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