Water Quantity Permitting Geologist/Hydrologist I Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Water Quantity Permitting Geologist/Hydrologist I

Salary
$51,039.00

• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173499 / 61006661 & 61009483
  Agency
  SCDES-Water
  Opening Date
  02/11/2025
  Closing Date
  3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

LC10

Position Number:

61006661 & 61009483

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $51,039.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
02/02/2025
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

Introduction/Job Purpose:

The Water Quantity Permitting Geologist/Hydrologist I provides support to the Groundwater Capacity Use Permitting Program and/or the Surface Water Withdrawal Permitting Program.

Job Duties:

Assisting with the permitting and registration of Surface and/or Groundwater withdrawers across South Carolina
Tracking and reviewing water use across the state
Entry-level experience managing and interpreting data via ArcGIS, Excel and Access, and assisting with database management
Performs field visits to do records checks and well/intake construction observations
Provides entry-level technical assistance to internal and external customers relating to the Surface and/or Groundwater Permitting Program
Attends meetings and conferences to gain experience networking and engaging with stakeholders
Assists other staff within the section as required
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geology or geological engineering. 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 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-Water
Address
2600 Bull Street
Columbia , South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-2687
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