Soil Evaluator (EHM II) Position Available In Horry, South Carolina

Soil Evaluator (EHM II)

Salary
$46,655.00

• $86,321.00 Annually
  Location Horry County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176582/61008404
  Agency
  SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
  Opening Date
  05/22/2025
  Closing Date
  6/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

JB50

Position Number:

61008404 (176582)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 6
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $55,651.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$66,488.00
Opening Date
05/20/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. A resume may be upload but will not be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications.
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

Purpose:

Under general supervision, the Soil Evaluator performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and complaint investigations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services onsite wastewater (OSWW) program. May perform supervisory and/or training duties. Provides advanced knowledge and understanding of the OSWW program or demonstrates potential for advanced understanding of the program area.

Responsibilities:

Conducts initial evaluations of proposed sites for the purpose of issuing onsite wastewater permits. Assists with training staff on this task as required.
Permits suitable sites according to state regulations and policies. Conducts second opinion visits on requested sites. Assists with training staff on this task as required. Conducts inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations. Assists with training staff on this task as required. Investigates complaints, determines validity, makes recommendations for corrective actions, and takes appropriate enforcement action all in accordance with state laws, regulations, agency policies, and standard operating procedures. Assists with training staff on this task as required. Performs other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work 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. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

Able to operate a manual soil auger to a depth of six feet. Must have valid state driver’s license, and ability to operate personal and state-owned vehicles. 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.
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. Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Current

SCDES OSWW

Program Certification.
Training or experience in describing or classifying soils. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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-Regional & Lab Ops
Address
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-2687
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