Onsite Wastewater Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator I) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Onsite Wastewater Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator I)

Salary
$42,898.00

• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Charleston County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173803/61144602
  Agency
  SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
  Opening Date
  02/20/2025
  Closing Date
  3/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH35

Position Number:

61144602 (173803)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $42,898.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$47,876.00
Opening Date
02/20/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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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!
Science | Service | Sustainability

Job Purpose:

This position serves as an Onsite Wastewater Program Coordinator for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. You will be providing customer service focused programmatic assistance to the Onsite Wastewater program in support of SCDES’ roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.

Job Duties:

Serves as the regional Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) coordinator and customer service representative. Provide front-line customer support and technical assistance to customers of the OSWW program. Communicate directly with customer(s) to provide updates on application status. Maintain working knowledge of the application processing time-frame status for assigned areas.
Assists internal and external customers with ePermitting data entry. Travel to satellite locations to assist customers with completing submissions in ePermitting. Perform data entry for Approvals to Operate, including the final inspection request and inspection information.
Assists in OSWW complaint response. Enter complaint information in ePermitting. Prepare pre-investigation details, such as locating addresses, gathering pertinent information, sending notification letters, and communicating with the appropriate parties.
Communicates OSWW program policies and procedures to the general public, developers, and non-program staff.
Communicates to leadership on opportunities for process improvement(s) and inconsistencies as it relates to regulation development, training, inspection goals, etc. between assigned program areas and all the regions. Participate in agency committees and task forces that make decisions on policies, procedures, and regulations having statewide impacts. Responsible for the completion of special projects as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma or GED and relevant program experience.
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

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.
Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.
Preferred Qualifications
Data management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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)
• 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.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Address
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-2687
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