Geologist/Hydrologist I - Corrective Action & Field ...

Job Responsibilities 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 This position is located in the Corrective Action & Field Support Section of the Underground Storage Tank Management (UST) Division of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The individual will be provide technical review and regulatory oversight for site rehabilitation activities associated with release from underground storage tanks and assist in the implementation of the established procedures in the Corrective Action Section of the Underground Storage Tank Management Division. Job Duties: * Provides project management for sites with soil and groundwater contamination resulting from releases from underground storage tanks; to include technical reviews of plans and reports, conducting site visits, and writing directives for appropriate actions needed to remediate the sites in accordance with Risk-Based Corrective Action criteria. * Provides project management for sites using standard operating procedures to initiate active corrective action and monitored natural attenuation on UST release sites, by created Site-Specific Target Levels, working with Owner/Operators and their consultants to develop corrective action plans and for the state lead sites working with Procurement Procedures to develop solicitations for active corrective action and for state lead sites developing the corrective action plan for monitored natural attenuation. * Provides project management for sites using standard operating procedures to maintain active corrective action and monitored natural attenuation on UST release sites, by reviewing corrective action system evaluation reports, monitoring reports, writing response letters to reports received commenting on the effectiveness and progress of the active corrective action or monitored natural attenuation. * Provides technical assistance and information to the public, public officials, industries, consultants and peers. Also ensures database and project files are up to date in accordance with established retention policies. * Reviews and approves cost estimates and invoiced costs for hydrogeological work that qualifies for state fund monies. Checks related reports for accuracy before payment is authorized. * Performs other job duties to include assisting management staff with special projects as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering. Additional Requirements: * Experience in conducting geologic or hydrologic investigations * Experience in groundwater protection regulations and policies * Experience with computer tasks (data management, word processing * Experience in customer service * Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally * Occasional overnight travel * Must have a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to drive a state vehicle 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. Preferred Qualifications Additional Comments 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 of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, 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.

Created: 2025-02-17