Enforcement Specialist II

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located within the Bureau of Water, Drinking Water and Recreational Waters Enforcement Section. Under general supervision the Enforcement Specialist II administers enforcement actions involving violations of the State Safe Drinking Water Act, State Recreational Waters Act, Public Swimming Pools Regulations, and State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Drafts, proposes, and negotiates Department Orders and penalties in conjunction with supervisory and legal counsel. Uses discretion, independent judgment, and advanced knowledge and skills to ensure regulatory compliance and public health protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and one (1) year of environmental health or related experience; OR Associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and three (3) years of environmental health or related experience; OR High school diploma and five (5) years of environmental health or related experience
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Must be willing and able to attend public meetings and make presentations as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations and conduct enforcement conferences professionally.
• Accurate data entry and report extraction required.
• Well-organized, deliberate, and persistent approach to problem solving.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow established procedures and use personal computers and associated databases/software applications

Nice To Haves

• Additional regulatory, enforcement, or environmental program experience.
• Advanced credentials or technical expertise related to water systems or compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals and initiate enforcement actions for violations of public water systems and public/individual swimming pools.
• Prepare and issue Notices of Alleged Violation (NOAV) — formal notifications informing a system or responsible party that the Department believes a violation has occurred.
• Prepare and schedule Notices of Enforcement Conference (NOEC) — written notices that set the date/time for an enforcement conference where the Department and the responsible party review the alleged violations, discuss compliance expectations, and outline potential corrective actions or penalties.
• Conduct enforcement conferences, document discussions, and ensure all required follow-up actions are completed.
• Draft Warning Letters, Administrative Orders, and Consent Order recommendations in coordination with supervisory and legal counsel.
• Track all enforcement actions and ensure compliance with all Order requirements.
• Prepare monthly status reports, time tracking, and other administrative documents.
• Assist with oversight of enforcement staff by attending their conferences and providing guidance.
• Perform additional duties such as attending public meetings, making presentations, and supporting other Drinking Water Enforcement Section needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level