Environmental Lab Coordinator: Stormwater & Water Quality

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEBA retirement pension

14 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Job summary

Charleston County Government's Public Works Department seeks an Environmental Lab Coordinator for Stormwater to oversee water testing and data integrity, supporting MS4 compliance and safe, clean waterways for the community.

Responsibilities include conducting lab and field analyses, equipment maintenance, IDEXX Quanti-tray testing, developing SOPs, budgeting, and advising leadership. Requires an Associate's degree and 2–3 years of experience in environmental testing.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Around 2–3 years of experience in environmental or water quality testing.
• Experience with stormwater regulations (NPDES Phase II) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and field analyses of surface water samples in support of MS4 regulatory compliance and community quality of life.
• Collect multi-parameter data using field instruments and perform QA/QC procedures.
• Develop SOPs, manage equipment maintenance, and prepare technical reports for leadership.

Skills

Water quality testing

Laboratory analyses

Field sampling

QA/QC practices

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in Environmental Science/ Biology/ Chemistry

Tools

IDEXX Quanti-tray

Water testing equipment

Job description

Charleston County Government's Public Works Department seeks an Environmental Lab Coordinator for Stormwater to oversee water testing and data integrity, supporting MS4 compliance and safe, clean waterways for the community.

Responsibilities include conducting lab and field analyses, equipment maintenance, IDEXX Quanti-tray testing, developing SOPs, budgeting, and advising leadership. Requires an Associate's degree and 2–3 years of experience in environmental testing.