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Regional Water Engineer/Engineering Associate (Engineer/Engineering Associate II)
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This position serves as a Regional Water Engineer/Engineering Associate in the Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Beaufort and Charleston Regional Offices. You will be providing advanced engineering expertise for the area's water programs, including but not limited to, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater programs This position may perform supervisory and/or training duties.
Job Functions:
- Reviews and evaluates engineering plans and specifications pertaining to proposed water supply, wastewater, and recreational water projects, to ensure compliance with the state regulations and the standards. These reviews consist of the following:
- Evaluation of engineering design data and application of treatment techniques.
- Occasional onsite review of the design of the system.
- Reviewing of the Department's records of the system, to evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of the system.
- Writing of the approval to operate, including application of any special conditions concerning operational phases of the project.
- Conducting final inspections on the projects.
- Review and evaluate engineering reports pertaining to procedure modifications to existing water systems.
- Provide technical assistance to the general public, public officials, staff members, water and wastewater treatment plant operators, industries, architects, and consulting engineers concerning water and wastewater matters.
- Assist in the performance of sanitary surveys on public water systems to ensure compliance with minimum operating and water quality standards.
- Review and comment on draft NPDES permits, Drinking Water Operating Permits and consent orders.
- Investigate complaints in water, wastewater, and other programs as requested.
- Respond to emergencies pertaining to public water and wastewater systems 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Performs other related duties, including, but not limited to:
- Making public presentations concerning water supply, pollution, and general environmental matters.
- Attending public meeting.
- Collecting water samples as needed from streams, out-falls, public and private water supply systems.
Requirements
- A master's degree in engineering;
- OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, and one (1) year of experience in environmental engineering;
- OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, and two (2) or more years of experience as an engineer.
*If the applicant is utilizing the ‘substantially equivalent education’ pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able 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 a field environment.
- 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.
- May require:
- Daily travel throughout the state.
- Occasional overnight travel.
- Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with environmental program methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with emphasis on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater programs.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
Driving Record: This position will require the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, any applicant must be able to travel daily throughout the state as program or region workloads demand. Applicants being considered in the final stages of selection for the position must possess a valid driver’s license and will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
Transcript: Applicant indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Education: Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Rescinding Conditional Employment Offer: We reserve the right to rescind any conditional employment offer in the event you fail to comply with the requirements outlined in the conditional offer of employment or other requirements of state or federal law.
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
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