Underground Storage Tank (UST) Compliance Specialist I (EHM I)

Full Job Description

Job Purpose

Under direct supervision, the UST Compliance Specialist I will perform assigned inspections, evaluations, and complaint investigations for the underground storage tank (UST) program in the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services. Develop knowledge and understanding of the UST program.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct or participates in documenting routine UST compliance inspections on retail facilities to determine compliance with state and federal UST regulations within assigned geographic area.

Assist in providing technical assistance to owners/operators, consultants, public officials, and the public on matters related to federal and state UST laws, rules, and regulations.

Conduct or participates in UST compliance assistance.

Conduct or participates in documenting routine UST compliance inspections on commercial facilities to determine compliance with state and federal UST regulations within assigned geographic area.

Assist in providing technical assistance to owners/operators, consultants, public officials, and the public on matters related to federal and state UST laws, rules, and regulations.

Conduct or participates in UST compliance assistance.

Conduct or participates in documenting UST installation, and UST closure inspections to determine compliance with state and federal UST regulations within assigned geographic area.

Assist with providing technical assistance to owners/operators, consultants, public officials, and the public on matters related to federal and state UST laws, rules, and regulations.

Perform Delivery Prohibition (DP) at sites designated and scheduled by the UST Regulatory and Compliance Section.

Assist with posting Public Notices, if scheduling allows.

Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Requirements

• An associate degree in a related technical field.
• A high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience.
• Certification in the environmental field qualifies as related experience

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, 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 may 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 personal and state-owned vehicles.
• Ability 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.
  • Subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences.
• Familiarity with UST methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal air quality laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.