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Underground Storage Tank Permitting Coordinator (EHM II)
State of South Carolina
SCDES-Land & Waste
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$60,901 - $70,300
per year
Type
Closes
April 15, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves reviewing and issuing permits for underground storage tanks, conducting inspections to ensure they meet environmental rules, and helping facility owners and contractors with compliance questions.
It's a role in South Carolina's environmental protection agency focused on preventing pollution from fuel tanks buried underground.
A good fit would be someone with a science background who enjoys fieldwork, detail-oriented tasks, and interacting with the public to safeguard the environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences or related technical field, or equivalent associate degree with relevant experience
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations for underground storage tanks (UST)
- Experience reviewing permit applications and issuing permits for installation, operation, modification, and closure
- Ability to conduct field inspections and coordinate site activities for compliance
- Skills in maintaining accurate electronic records and using permitting systems
- Strong customer service abilities to respond to inquiries from contractors, owners, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with financial responsibility reviews and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes
Full Job Description
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
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!
Science | Service | Sustainability
About the Role:
Under general supervision, the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Permitting Coordinator supports the implementation of South Carolina’s UST regulatory and compliance program. Working within the UST Management Division of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management, this position reviews permit applications, coordinates field activities, conducts compliance-related inspections, and provides guidance to contractors and facility owners. The coordinator ensures regulated UST activities adhere to federal and state requirements while maintaining accurate electronic records and supporting the overall effectiveness of the division.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and issue permits for UST installation, operation, modification, and closure in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Coordinate, schedule, and attend related field activities; conduct field inspections for UST facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the back-up for financial responsibility reviews in support of the program’s fiscal analyst.
- Maintain accurate records and project files, including scanning and indexing documents into the electronic permitting system (E-Permitting).
- Review National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requests for the Bureau of Land & Waste Management.
- Respond to inquiries, correspondence, and information requests from contractors, customers, and government partners.
- Provide daily customer service to contractors, facility owners, and internal stakeholders regarding permitting requirements and status updates.
- Apply regulatory guidance, SOPs, and agency policies to assigned tasks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and regulatory compliance.
Why Join Us?
As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:
- Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC'S environment
- Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family and retirement benefit choices.
- Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and a clear path for advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside andoutside of your job.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field; OR
- An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and at least two (2) years of environmental health or related experience; OR
- High school diploma or GED and at least four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.
- Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, earth or environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, etc.
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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements and guidance documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with internal staff, contractors, regulated facilities, and government officials.
- Demonstrated proficiency in writing, proofreading, organizing, and managing time effectively.
- Experience using electronic data systems and standard office software.
- Ability to perform fieldwork outdoors under varying environmental conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to exercise discretion within established procedures and SOPs.
- Occasional travel in-state and out-of-state; valid driver’s license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to operate a state vehicle.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
- Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
- Customer service experience, especially in a regulatory, permitting, or technical environment.
- Ability to deliver presentations, facilitate discussions, and communicate regulatory concepts clearly.
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 *
- 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.
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