Diesel and Radon Emissions Reduction Analyst
Job Duties:
- Targets diesel emissions reductions by serving as lead analyst of the State and/ or National DERA Program. Oversees and administers all aspects of the DERA Program. Duties include managing the request for proposals, selecting and monitoring projects, and developing contractual agreements. Receives, reviews, and submits reports and emissions data to the EPA.
- Serves as back-up analyst in the Radon Program. Assists by responding to radon inquiries from the public and distributing radon test kits and educational materials. Provides guidance on results and testing. Promotes radon awareness and mitigation through education and outreach at public and private events.
- Assists in development and review of the point source emissions inventory. Reviews, evaluates, and calculates pollutant emissions data from regulated facilities and updates emissions data in the state air database.
- Assists with development of emission estimates and data for other sectors. Researches, calculates, and analyzes emissions and pollution estimates. Participates in committees, webinars, and meetings related to the sector emissions as needed.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Additional Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or a related technical field; or an associate degree in a technical field and 3 years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and 5 years of environmental health or related experience.
Qualifications
The ability to comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner. Strong computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word, is preferred.
Experience in promoting and supporting voluntary programs or initiatives through awareness and outreach.May be required to periodically travel within the state and out of the state, including overnight travel. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
SC DHEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, tolactation), 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 Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
- Alternative Work Schedules are available after 1 year of employment
- REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote is available after 6 months of employment
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control’s Bureau of Air Quality. The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department ofEnvironmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.
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