Environmental Scientist (EHM II)

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

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About The Position

The Environmental Scientist (EHM II) works under limited supervision to evaluate potential Federal and State Superfund sites through site visits, site-specific research, sampling activities, and data interpretation. The position prepares technical reports and documentation packages for EPA, including PCS, PA, SI, ESI, or HRS materials. It also supports sampling and fieldwork at Superfund and other state and federal sites, coordinates sampling events, processes monitoring well permits, and participates as a Field Team Member in Nuclear Response Program activities.

The role supports the Federal and State Site Assessment Section and may also assist other projects across the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. Emergency travel, weekend work, and after-hours availability may be required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or a related technical field may substitute for required work experience.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in natural or physical sciences or a related technical field and two years of environmental experience.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma and four years of environmental experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and peripheral office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear and concise telephone communication.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and communicate with the public, public officials, and industry representatives on environmental quality matters.
• Basic understanding of environmental contaminant transport.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds, bend, climb, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to manage numerous assessment and prioritization projects concurrently.
• Emergency travel, weekend work, and after-hours availability may be required.
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants reporting college credit or degrees are encouraged to upload an unofficial transcript; an official, certified transcript or diploma may be required before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform Federal and State pre-remedial activities, including research and preparation of Pre-CERCLA Screening reports, Preliminary Assessments, Site Inspections, and reports for state activities.
• Conduct fieldwork needed to evaluate assigned sites.
• Submit technical documentation to EPA, including PCS, PA, SI, ESI, or HRS documentation packages.
• Maintain ePermitting and other information tracking systems.
• Assist the sample coordinator with assessment activities and environmental investigations supporting the Federal and State Site Assessment Section and other Bureau projects as needed.
• Help maintain sampling and screening equipment used to collect environmental data.
• Update standard operating procedures related to environmental data collection, equipment maintenance, and calibration as needed.
• Process monitoring well applications received by the section in ePermitting and provide necessary documentation to applicants.
• Review data associated with monitoring well applications and determine appropriate Department responses.
• Cross-train, drill, and respond with the Nuclear Response Program as required, serving as a Field Team Member under the direction of the SCDES Mobile Operations Center.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Federal and State Site Assessment Section, the Site Assessment, Remediation and Revitalization Division, the Bureau of Land and Waste Management, and the Agency.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• 30 total days of leave per year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement benefit choices, including the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) and State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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