Onsite Wastewater Technical Support Liaison (Environmental Health Manager Ii)

This position serves as the Onsite Wastewater Technical Support Liaison, providing technical and professional services for the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Environmental Health Services (BEHS) - Division of Compliance and Customer Support, in support of DHEC's vision: Healthy people living in healthy communities.

Job Functions:

• Assists with gathering information and data to be used to manage program workloads and direct program priorities.
• Generates reports and analyzes data to be shared with management for the purpose of coordinating work efforts with the regional offices.
  • This job function includes the generation and analysis of data on a routine basis.
  • Evaluates reports that are shared with Divisional and Bureau management to assist in identifying program needs.
• Collaborates with regional offices to evaluate staff workloads and productivity, assess resource needs, and identify areas with increased processing timeframes in order to coordinate appropriate support for accomplishing program goals.
  • Participates in monitoring workloads for regional programs where low staffing is causing extended backlogs.
• Assists the Senior Consultant with the development and implementation of tools to support BEHS projects and objectives.
• Serves as a point of contact with internal and external customers and service providers to identify customer needs and ensure quality customer service is delivered.
• Provides support for the development and maintenance of SharePoint and ePermitting applications and trains staff in their use.

• A bachelor's degree in a related technical field;
• OR an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of Environmental Health or related experience;
• OR a high school diploma or GED, and at least three (3) years of Environmental Health or related experience.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, etc.

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.
• This position will be headquartered in a BEHS regional or central office. However, the successful candidate may be required to travel frequently to attend meetings, trainings, or other activities, as needed. There may be occasional overnight travel.

• Data management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

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: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position 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