Air Compliance Inspector (Environmental Health Manager I)

The State of South Carolina is seeking an Air Compliance Inspector (Environmental Health Manager I) in Charleston County. The role involves conducting air quality inspections, providing technical assistance on air regulations, and responding to complaints. Candidates need an associate degree or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The position requires daily travel and may involve overnight stays.
Job Responsibilities

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Job Purpose:
This position serves as an Air Quality Evaluator/Inspector for the Bureau of Regional and Lab Services. You will be performing inspections and complaint investigations in support of SCDES’ roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.

Job Duties:
• Conduct routine inspections of major and minor air sources for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Perform visible emission observations and successfully complete semi-annual smoke school activities.
• Provide advice and technical assistance to industries, municipalities, and the general public on state and federal air quality laws and regulations.
• Work with regional air staff in scheduling assignments and performing evaluations according to agency policy, procedures, and time frames.
• Respond to air complaints, as well as other regional program complaints, as needed.
• Coordinate with Central Office air laboratory in maintaining and operating ambient air monitoring/sampling network.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
• An associate degree in a related technical field;
• OR a high school diploma 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:
• Able 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.
• Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with, or knowledge of, air quality related activities.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Data management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.