Drinking Water Compliance Specialist I (EHM I)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Remote work option after 1 year of to

Job summary

SCDES is hiring a Drinking Water Compliance Specialist I to assist with data management and routine monitoring activities, ensuring public water systems meet state and federal rules. You’ll maintain records, communicate monitoring results, and provide customer service to water systems, agency staff, and the public.

The role involves data entry in SDWIS, coordination of notices, and supporting program operations, with opportunities for training and advancement within a state environmental agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or related field.
• Associates degree plus two years of environmental health experience.
• High school diploma with four years of environmental health experience.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by CHEA.

Responsibilities

• Enter, update, and maintain Public Water System information in SDWIS and other databases.
• Communicate sampling results and compliance information with notices and referrals.
• Assist with inquiries from water systems, agency staff, and the public; maintain records.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and support program objectives.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative work style

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences or related field

Associate degree in natural or physical sciences with 2 years env health exp

High school diploma / GED with 4 years env health exp

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Access

Job description

Careers at 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

About the Role:

Under direct supervision, the Drinking Water Compliance Specialist I (EHM I) assists with routine activities that support the Bureau of Water's Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring Program. This position assists with routine compliance monitoring activities and data management efforts that help ensure public water systems meet State and Federal drinking water regulations. In this role, you will support the protection of public health by maintaining compliance records, communicating monitoring information, and providing customer service assistance to water systems, agency staff, and members of the public.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compliance Data Management: Assist with entering, updating, and maintaining Public Water System information in SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System) and other databases, including inventory records, sampling information, and routine compliance monitoring data; ensure information is complete and accurate according to established procedures.
• Compliance Monitoring Activities: Help communicate sampling results and routine compliance information by preparing standard notices, referrals, and other related correspondence; support staff in tracking and documenting compliance requirements for public water systems.
• Customer Service and Program Administration: Respond to inquiries from public water systems, agency staff, and members of the public; gather information, maintain records, and assist with daily program operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned, including attending staff meetings, participating in trainings, and supporting initiatives that advance team objectives and the agency's mission.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC'S environment
• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and a clear path for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; OR
• An associates degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience; OR
• A high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of environmental health or related 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. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to follow established policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within established deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to identify basic environmental concerns and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Ability to work collaboratively with agency staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public and regulated entities while representing the agency.

• A basic understanding of chemistry and biology as they pertain to water quality and treatment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access.

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to operate a state vehicle.

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 to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.