Wastewater and Pretreatment Compliance Manager (EHM I)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Pretreatment Compliance Program and coordinate with peers to ensure consistent work practices. Schedule and conduct inspections and audits of permitted pretreatment programs as needed to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department goals. Review and log pretreatment program reports in state database (ePermitting). Actively seek to build technical knowledge related to program and provide appropriate technical/regulatory assistance to peers and regional inspectors. Participate in hosting Pretreatment Consortium meetings.
• Assist in coordinating the wastewater treatment facility inspection program. Process, and distribute Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) and Compliance Sampling Inspection (CSI) reports. Review inspection reports for accuracy and completeness and enter data into the appropriate state database (ePermitting) and verify appropriate entry into federal tracking systems (Integrated Compliance Information System/ICIS). Assist in reviewing responses to compliance reports and follow standard procedures/coordinate with regional staff to ensure corrective actions are established, achieved, or properly referred to enforcement. Access LIMS database and extract lab data for CSI reports.
• Routinely visit, seek technical knowledge from, build rapport with, and provide technical assistance to Regional Environmental Affairs (EA) offices in assigned area. Serve as technical resource for regional inspection staff as appropriate. Provide assistance to enforcement personnel as needed. Assist in coordinating and participate in periodic wastewater committee meetings. Coordinate with peers to assist in the preparation and processing of the Wastewater Evaluation Task list, Notice of Deficiency report (quarterly distribution to PT inspectors and regional staff), and assigned Pretreatment Performance Summary Reports and tracking report.
• Track status of inspection commitment progress throughout the year by preparing reports. Work towards consistency within the team and help to foster consistency among the Environmental Affairs (EA) regions.
• Perform related duties as required/assigned, including but not limited to helping with the development and updating of inspection forms, attending training classes as required, tracking work and leave time in PCAS and SCEIS, and fulfilling other duties as assigned

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field.
• An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience
• A high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.

• Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Knowledge of principles of wastewater compliance programs.
• Ability to communicate information orally and in writing, organize and plan.
• Ability and willingness to operate as part of a team including other members of the Water Pollution Compliance Section and regional inspectors.
• Ability to use a computer for word processing and data management.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to negotiate uneven terrain, climb ladders and stairs, stoop and recognize confined spaces and other hazards routinely found at facilities.
• Employee must maintain good personal hygiene
• Successful completion of the Sacramento State Water Programs training courses "Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants" Volumes 1 and 2, and the "Pretreatment Facility Inspection" course within first year of employment.
• May require:
  • Daily travel throughout the state.
  • Occasional overnight travel.

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.