Dams Safety Inspector (Engineer/Engineering Associate Ii)

The Dams Safety Inspector provides advanced engineering expertise for the dam safety in the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Environmental Health Services Midlands-Lancaster office, covering the Lancaster, Cherokee, Chester, York, and Union counties, in support of DHEC's vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.
Job Functions:

• Reviews preliminary engineering reports, plans, specifications, and other technical documents related to construction, operation, or maintenance of Class 1 and Class 2 dam projects to ensure compliance with the Bureau of Water Dam Safety Program regulations.
• Makes technical recommendations, issue approvals to operate, or takes other appropriate action, based upon findings of review.
• Conducts construction, final, and operation inspections of Class 1 and Class 2 dam projects with discretionary authority to take appropriate action based upon findings of inspections.
• Responds and investigates complaints received from the public; takes appropriate, immediate and follow-up actions.
• Assists the regulated community (engineers, operators, etc.) with advice regarding preparation and submission of engineering reports, engineering plans and specifications, monitoring reports, and other environmentally related documents.
• Initiates enforcement action by submitting enforcement referrals to the program enforcement section with supervisor's approval.

• A master's degree in engineering;
• OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, and one (1) year of experience in environmental engineering;
• OR a bachelor's degree in engineering, and two (2) or more years of experience as an engineer.

The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as a Level A Professional Engineer in South Carolina and must meet one of the education requirements outlined on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations website found at: https://llr.sc.gov/eng/PDF_Files/LicensureQualificationInformationSheetExam.pdf

*If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.
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.

• Familiarity with Dam Safety methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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: This position will require the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, any applicant must be able to travel daily throughout the state as program or region workloads demand. Applicants being considered in the final stages of selection for the position must possess a valid driver's license and 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

Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time