Health Inspector jobs in South Carolina

This position serves as a Stormwater Inspector for the Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Upstate-Anderson office. You will complete assigned inspections, evaluations, and collect samples in support of DHEC's vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.

Job Functions:

• Performs compliance and follow-up inspections at industrial and construction stormwater operations for compliance with applicable regulations, permits according to the Bureau of Water schedule frequency.
• Responds to and investigates stormwater complaints; evaluates the potential causes, initiates corrective actions, or contact responsible parties to ensure the complaint is resolved in a timely manner.
• Provides technical assistance to staff, the regulated community, and public when necessary or requested.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field;
• OR an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience;
• OR a high school diploma or GED, and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, etc.

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.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Environmental Health Services. 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.

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.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

Driving Record: 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.

Transcript: Applicant 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.

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

Rescinding Conditional Employment Offer: We reserve the right to rescind any conditional employment offer in the event you fail to comply with the requirements outlined in the conditional offer of employment or other requirements of state or federal law.

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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs