Air and Land Compliance Team Lead III; EHM III

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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!

Under limited supervision, the Air and Land Compliance Team Lead will serve as a team lead for the Air/Land (Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Underground Storage Tank (UST) programs.) Perform assigned inspections and evaluations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services, Beaufort assigned program. Perform supervisory and/or training duties. Develop subject‑matter expertise related to the Air, UST, and Land compliance programs.

• Implement the Air and Land compliance programs in the Beaufort Regional office in accordance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Perform assigned compliance inspections in coverage areas. Meet, at a minimum, MBO of assigned permitted inspections annually, statewide.
• With an emphasis on supervision, direction, and training of staff, work with regional Air, UST, and Land staff in scheduling assignments and performing evaluations according to agency policy, procedures, and time frames. Ensure state Air, UST, and Land duties are met. Perform all functions in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures.
• With an emphasis on supervision, direction, and training of staff, respond to air complaints, as well as other regional program complaints, as needed. Ensure proper and timely disposition of complaints.
• Conduct complaint investigations as assigned and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), programmatic guidance, state and federal laws and regulations. Provide technical assistance and consultation to industries and the general public on state and federal air and land regulations and standards.
• Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

• 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 or GED and five (5) 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.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

• 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.

• Familiarity with underground storage tank, solid waste, and mine related activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal air quality laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

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