Stack Test Specialist III (EHM III)

Full Job Description

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!


Under limited supervision from the Source Evaluation Section Manager, the Stack Test Specialist III will perform technical and professional duties related to implementing the state source evaluation program.

Job Responsibilities:

Review complex Level III source specific test plans and monitoring plans to determine if they meet the standards established by State and Federal regulations and associated guidance documents.

If appropriate approve said test plans or coordinate activities with the regulated entity to obtain information necessary to make the plan approvable. Peer review complex source test plans.

Assist staff with Level 1 and II test plan approvals.

Observe Department approved source tests and performance specification tests to ensure that tests are conducted in accordance with the approved test plan. Conduct pretesting site surveys to ensure proposed testing meets minimum requirements. Assist newer staff with field observations.

Review complex Level III source test reports and continuous monitor certifications for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to the Department approved test plan.

Prepare source test summaries once results are accepted indicating, if appropriate, the compliance status of the facility as a result of the test. Peer review complex source test reports.

Assist staff with Level I and II source test reports.

Ensure that all documents are properly prepared for optical scanning and that all phases of assigned projects are entered into the specified tracking database in a timely manner. Assist in the tracking and scheduling of all test programs.

Serve as staff level technical expert and backup to the Section Manager in his absence. Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• OR an associate degree in a related technical field and 2 years of environmental health or related experience.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, etc.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Experience with and demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and effectively apply State and Federal regulations.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to effectively manage source testing projects to completion.
• Experience observing and documenting air emissions testing of complex industrial processes.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and correctly interpret complex technical documents and regulations.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Ability to use computers and data management software (ePermitting); knowledge of agency word processing software.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures; ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• May require:
  • Daily travel throughout the state.
  • Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field or a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience.
• In-depth knowledge and work experience with EPA Stationary source air quality testing methodologies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Information

SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), 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 Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.