Air Quality Compliance Specialist (EHM I)

Air Quality Compliance Specialist

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

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! Science | Service | Sustainability

Under direct supervision, the Air Quality Compliance Specialist will perform assigned inspections and evaluations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services air quality program. Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the air quality program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform or participate in inspections and evaluations of the regional air quality program statewide. Conduct routine inspections of major and minor air sources for compliance with regulations and standards according to Bureau of Air Quality schedule frequencies. Submit and review reports within required time frames. Perform visible emission observations and successfully complete semi-annual smoke school activities. Provide enforcement documentation, as necessary, and participate in enforcement hearings.
• Assist with response to air complaints, as well as other regional program complaints, adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as needed. Ensure proper and timely disposition of complaints.
• Coordinate with Central Office air laboratory in maintaining and operating ambient air monitoring/sampling network.
• Perform other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Why Join Us?

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SC's environment.
• Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
• Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill-building opportunities, and room for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• An associate degree in a related technical field.
• 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
• Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. 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.
• Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate personal and state-owned vehicles.
• Ability 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.
• Subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with air quality related activities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal air quality laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Comments:

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. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

*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.