Water Compliance Specialist I - Remote-Eligible with Benefits

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

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.