Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator (Environmental Health Manager I)

The State of South Carolina is hiring a Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator to manage the coastal recreational waters monitoring program. Responsibilities include overseeing water quality monitoring, data management, and public notification of contamination. Candidates should have a degree in natural or physical sciences or equivalent experience. The position is based in Columbia, SC, and requires communication skills and knowledge of R statistical software.
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Introduction/Job Purpose:

The Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator manages and coordinates the coastal recreational waters (beach) water quality advisory program to ensure compliance with State regulations and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Water Act (CWA). The Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing coastal recreational water quality monitoring efforts including data management and reporting, coordinating sampling logistics with DES regional offices, and collaborating with Federal, State, and Local partners to continue to build and maintain the coastal recreational waters advisory alert network. The Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator will also assist the Section and Division with routine field monitoring activities. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates the coastal recreational waters (beach) monitoring program, including data management, reporting, and maintenance of the Beach Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP).

• Coordinates the implementation of a statewide policy for notification of the public when contamination of coastal recreational waters is detected.

• Assist the Section and Division with special studies and routine field monitoring.

• Other duties as assigned by Section and Division management.

A 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 two (2) years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.

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.

A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field. Working knowledge of R statistical software. Ability to operate various types of boats and boat trailers.

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.