Job Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Manages and supervises day-to-day activities of section staff. Ensures supplies, service contracts, and equipment certifications and needs are kept up to date to ensure continuity of service and data completeness. Ensures Regional Field staff are trained annually or more frequently as required. Continually looks at process improvement and efficiencies within the Audit, Calibration and Technical Support section. Ensures all required documentation is maintained and updated within the required timeframes. Ensures equipment is repaired promptly and maintained in good working condition, including spare equipment. Maintains current and accurate inventory database with new equipment and updates the equipment location as it is moved.
• Provides professional and technical advice to agency management, public and private officials, consultants, and industries on matter relating to ambient air monitor maintenance, operation and quality assurance requirements. Specifically provides information to management regarding resources required and training needed to meet section workload. Writes and reviews reports pertaining to ambient air monitor operation and quality assurance activities.
• Develops, reviews and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ambient air analyzers and related equipment. Ensures SOPs are created and approved within EPA timeframes. Ensures SOPs are reviewed and updated annually or more frequently as required. Collects and evaluates data from ambient air analyzers relevant to audit, calibration and technical support functions to assess efficiency of monitors and adherence to regulated operating procedures. Ensures all required documentation is maintained and updated within required timeframes.
• Researches current developments in instrumentation and analytical techniques as related to ambient air monitoring.
• Completes Employee Performance Management System in accordance with Agency guidelines. Promotes implementation of SCDES Strategic Plan. Completes all necessary administrative tasks (PCAS, SCEIS related functions, etc.) and documentation as required and requested.
• Performs other duties as requested and required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent technical skills reflective of working knowledge of ambient air monitoring systems and field work.
• Experience operating, calibrating and troubleshooting ambient monitoring equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete objectives in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize Office 365 applications.
• Experience with QAPPS, SOPs and field QA/QC practices.
• Must be able to exercise considerable judgment in daily implementation of assigned duties.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

• Attend periodic staff meetings and trainings.
• Must be available to work 37.5 hours/week; weekends and emergencies as required.
• 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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of environmental experience; or a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and (7) years of environmental experience.

• Extensive experience working with data management systems such as AirVision.
• Experience working with SCEIS, SharePoint and Adobe.
• Strong knowledge of EPA ambient monitoring requirements.
• Experience with inventory management and procurement.

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)

• 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.