Geologist​/Hydrologist

The State of South Carolina is hiring a Geologist/Hydrologist I in Columbia, SC, with an annual salary between $57,060 and $77,000. This full-time position involves providing technical review and oversight for site rehabilitation related to underground storage tank releases. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and a valid SC driver's license. The role includes reviewing technical plans, managing records, and providing assistance to various stakeholders.
Position: Geologist/Hydrologist I Location: Columbia Salary: $57,060.00 - $77,000.00 Annually Location : Richland County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 187695/ Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste Opening Date: 04/24/2026 Closing Date: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: LC10 Position Number:: (187695) Normal Work Schedule: : Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN 08 Hiring Range - Min.: $57,060.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00 Opening Date: 04/24/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 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 Under direct supervision, the Geologist/Hydrologist I provides technical review and regulatory oversight for site rehabilitation activities associated with releases from underground storage tanks for the Underground Storage Tank Management Division. Job Responsibilities:Using Risk-Based Corrective Action criteria and established Standard Operating Procedures, reviews and approves technical plans in accordance with established program goals, reviews technical reports and provides accurate and technically complete reviews to customers and ensures that releases are assessed in a timely manner for initiation of corrective action remediation or no further action decisions for regulated Petroleum Releases.Records management for all assigned regulated Petroleum releases, to include updates and maintenance of the E-Permitting database and maintenance of project files in accordance with established retention policy.Review and approve cost estimates and invoiced costs for hydrogeological work that qualifies for State fund monies. Related reports are checked for accuracy before payment is authorized.Provides technical assistance and information to coworkers, the public, public officials, industries, and consultants. Participates in the peer review process to ensure consistency in the application of program policies.Provides support to program management as needed.Performs other duties as required and assists management staff with special duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering. Additional Requirements:Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid S.C. Driver's License.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Experience in conducting geologic or hydrologic investigations.Experience in groundwater protection regulations and policies. A good working knowledge of basic geochemistry and groundwater modeling programs.Must have good working knowledge of the groundwater resources of the state of South Carolina.Experience with computer tasks (data management, word processing).May require:Daily travel throughout the state.Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel.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…