Water Quality Team Lead (EHM III)

United States

Job Responsibilities

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Under limited supervision, the Water Quality Team Lead is responsible for conducting inspections, evaluations, and sampling activities in support of the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. These duties align with the Bureau of Water’s drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, recreational water, and ambient water programs. The role may include supervisory and training responsibilities, as well as providing subject-matter expertise on water quality programs, regulations, and best practices.

Job Duties:

With an emphasis on supervision, direction, and training of staff, support management in planning, monitoring, scheduling and auditing staff performance, accuracy, workload distribution and other needs of the Lowcountry Beaufort water programs. Complete Employee Performance and Management System documents, SCEIS working time and leave approvals, PCAS time submissions and other administrative requirements in a timely manner.
Serve as Regional Water Program Team Lead. Assist with the scheduling and implementation of sampling conducted according to Bureau of Water frequency schedule and sites. Daily calibration, standardization, field analysis, and sampling to be conducted with strict adherence to SCDES standard operating procedures. Clean and maintain equipment to ensure they are in good working condition.
Schedule and coordinate all water sampling activities conducted out of the regional office. Ensure that proper documentation of each sample is conducted as needed. To include, but not limited to, sample collection for beach front monitoring, drinking water systems, and private wells.
Assist in the response to, and investigation of complaints on wastewater, stormwater, recreational water and drinking water facilities; evaluate the potential causes, initiate corrective actions, or contact responsible parties to ensure the complaint is resolved in a timely manner. Monitor progress of corrective actions taken to solve problems causing unsatisfactory reports. Initiate enforcement actions where appropriate.
Provide expert level technical assistance to staff, the regulated community and public when necessary or requested. Post public notices and advisories at facilities and public locations. Provide subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and training to staff to ensure an optimal level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet program objectives and maintain a high level of customer service.
Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
OR an associate degree in a related technical field and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.
OR a high school diploma 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, 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:

Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate personal and state-owned vehicles.
Ability 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 office, laboratory, and field environments.
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

Familiarity with drinking water protection, water pollution act, and sanitation methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Familiarity with SCDES environmental laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes to include sample collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal drinking water laws and regulations.
Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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.

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