Environmental Compliance Specialist, Sr. jobs in Columbia, SC

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This position is located in the Solid Waste Compliance Section of the Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The individual will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing advance duties related to solid waste compliance and inspection activities.

• Coordinates and conducts five-year compliance reviews of permitted solid waste management facilities.
• Coordinates compliance findings with appropriate Department personnel 
• Initiates actions to ensure compliance with solid waste management regulations by issuing compliance letters or drafting enforcement referrals
• Provides technical assistance and advice to the public, public officials, consultants, and Department personnel on solid waste matters
• Assists Regional staff with performance of inspections and compliance investigations to ensure consistency in solid waste management programs
• Assists in the development and implementation of relevant training for solid waste inspectors
• Develop SOPs and electronic forms for solid waste inspections
• Manages and maintains the training programs for Transfer Station Operators, Class 2 and Class 3 Landfill Operators
• Tracks and manages certification renewals and CEU credits
• Ensures that Division needs are captured in electronic databases 
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Experience using personal computers, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks daily in and effective manner
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Must be able to follow detailed inspection procedures and policies
• Must be able to comprehend and apply statutory and regulatory requirements for regulatory inspections
• Must have sound knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance and/or enforcement
• Must able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be available for routine in-state travel, some out-of-state travel, and limited 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

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• A working knowledge of Solid Waste Regulations and Statutes
• Experience working on and/or performing Solid Waste Program inspections and compliance activities
• Experience conducting training on topics related to environmental regulatory requirements
• Experience with ePermitting

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. 

• This Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position
• If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs 
• Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available after six (6) months of employment

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control’s Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Environmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.