Job Description

Posting number: 61008760/191696

Department: SCDES-Water

Job classification: Environmental Health Manager I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Under general supervision, the Beach Monitoring Program Coordinator oversees the statewide Coastal Recreational Waters (Beach) Monitoring Program to protect public health and ensure compliance with State regulations and applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

Serving as the central point of coordination for the statewide Beach Monitoring Program, the Coordinator works closely with SCDES regional offices and Federal, State, and Local partners to support consistent implementation of monitoring requirements and maintain an effective coastal recreational waters advisory and notification network. This role oversees the statewide process for evaluating monitoring results and notifying the public when contamination of coastal recreational waters is detected. The Coordinator also supports ongoing program development and improvement, provides technical guidance, maintains the program’s Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and related documentation, and assists with special studies and routine field monitoring conducted by the Aquatic Science Division.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the statewide Coastal Recreational Waters (Beach) Monitoring Program, including coordination with SCDES regional offices, management and evaluation of monitoring data, required State and federal reporting and data submissions, and maintenance of the program QAPP, and related quality assurance documentation.
• Lead the implementation of a statewide policy for public notification when contamination of coastal recreational waters is detected, including evaluation of monitoring results, issuance and management of advisories, and coordination with Federal, State, and Local partners to maintain and improve the notification network.
• Assist the Section and Division with special studies and routine field monitoring as needed.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities as determined by the Division Director and Section Manager.
• Other duties as assigned by Section and Division management.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you’ll enjoy:

• 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 and skill-building opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job

Examples of duties

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; OR
• An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience; OR
• A high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with district offices, program staff, and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in carrying out program responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports, documentation, and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• A valid driver’s license is required. This position involves routine in-state travel, with occasional out-of-state and overnight travel. A State vehicle may be required for travel to monitoring locations and meetings. Operating a State vehicle requires a 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Field work is a regular component of this role and may involve working outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including inclement weather, uneven terrain, and exposure to heat, cold, and insects or wildlife.
• Must be able to safely perform field activities, including walking over rough terrain and carrying equipment.

Qualifications

Supplemental information

• Employee must be able to work overtime if requested.
• This role operates under limited supervision with periodic reviews of work. The employee must be able to perform daily tasks independently, exercising sound discretion, and request supervisory guidance as needed.

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. Click here for additional information.
• 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)
• Remote Work: 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.