Reclamation Specialist | Division of Mining & Solid Waste Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Reclamation Specialist | Division of Mining & Solid Waste

Salary
$49,941.00

• $72,134.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175638/61009690
  Agency
  SCDES-Land & Waste
  Opening Date
  04/16/2025
  Closing Date
  4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

JB40

Position Number:

61009690 (175638)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $49,941.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,651.00
Opening Date
04/15/2025
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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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
The Reclamation Specialist in the Mining & Solid Waste Division, Bureau of Land & Waste Management, plays a key role in protecting South Carolina’s land by overseeing mining permits and ensuring responsible site restoration. From reviewing mine plans to guiding reclamation efforts you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with sate and local partners, operators and the public.

Responsibilities:

Using prescribed methods, performs technical review on applications for mine operating permits and reclamation plans to ensure consistency with the Mining Act & Regulations.
Performs inspections and necessary follow-ups on all mining operations in assigned area to ensure compliance with the S.C. Mining Act & Regulations, the mine operating permit, and the approved reclamation plan.
Be a subject matter expert on reclamation practices and provide advice and guidance to staff and the mining industry on how to successfully reclaim mine sites.
Provides technical assistance to the mining industry on the mining and reclamation plans. Assists regulatory agencies, consultants, public officials, mining operators, and the general public regarding mining and reclamation requirements. Conducts conferences and technical meetings with industry officials and consultants.
Responsible for working with other regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the general public through meetings, hearings, written correspondence, site visits, and verbal communications regarding the technical review of applications for mine operating permits.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
Bachelor’s Degree in natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience.

Note:

Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, 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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of personal computers, particularly word processing and Excel. Ability to write technical reports and permits. Ability to work closely with permittees, professional consultants, elected officials, general public, and others, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector
Bachelor’s Degree in natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related field may be substituted for work experience.
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)

Remote Work:

The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, 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.

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