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Solid Waste Compliance Inspector (Environmental Health Manager II)
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This position serves as a Solid Waste Compliance Inspector for the Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Pee Dee-Sumter office. You will determine facility compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies in support of DHEC's vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.
Job Duties:
- Determines facility compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to solid waste disposal.
- Performs periodic operation and compliance inspections of permitted facilities. Conducts investigations of unpermitted activities.
- Provides accurate, legally defensible data documenting inspections and/ or impacts of discharges to the environment and public health.
- Documents determinations of facility compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to all other solid waste disposal operations.
- Submits reports within the required time frames and makes referrals as appropriate.
- Responds to solid waste complaints as well as those of other environmental programs.
- Provides technical assistance and consultation to industries and the general public on state and federal solid waste regulations and standards.
- Assists with mining inspections as assigned/requested.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field;
- OR an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience;
- OR a high school diploma or GED, and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.
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 solid waste methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Experience inspecting solid waste facilities.
- Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (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: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position 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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