<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Science | Service | Sustainability</p> <p>Under direct supervision, the ESOP QA QC Data Coordinator assists in develops and implements Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program (ESOP) QA/QC Data Coordinator duties for the BRLS Midlands Aiken office. Reviews and validates data from sampling events for accuracy for inclusion in the published annual data report. Assists with sampling requirements and assists project managers and office staff as needed.</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the ESOP Data Coordinator. Ensure all programmatic quality objectives related to sampling, data evaluation, and report writing are met. Provide input into development and editing of project plans and SOPs. </li><li>Implement the ESOP QA/QC process. Support management in planning, monitoring, scheduling, and auditing staff performance. Conduct validation and verification of logbooks and Chains of Custody for transcription and accuracy. </li><li>Serve as a liaison for ESOP and the Columbia ARESD lab regarding transport of ESOP samples. </li><li>Attend training opportunities in order to maintain current knowledge of applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to environmental monitoring and SRS. Perform all functions in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures manual. </li><li>Complete all necessary administrative tasks and documentation as required and requested </li><li>Perform other duties as required or requested, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>An associate degree in a related technical field. </li><li>OR a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience. Certification in the environmental field qualifies as related experience. </li></ul> <p>Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.</p> <p>Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles. </li><li>Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. 3 </li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills. </li><li>Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials. </li><li>Work independently in a field environment. </li><li>Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period. </li><li>Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences. </li><li>Familiarity with environmental monitoring methods and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). </li><li>Knowledge of principles associated with radiological samples and source material. </li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days sick leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid parental leave</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ul>