• Initiates and coordinates compliance activities within established OCRM policies, procedures and guidelines
• Interprets and applies statutes and regulations, prepares technical reports, attends meetings with responsible parties and consultants, communicates in writing and verbally with responsible parties and consultants
• Conducts site evaluations at various locations in beachfront and estuarine environments
• Accesses and inspects docks and erosion control structures adjacent to and extending over tidal waters
• Responds to reports of unauthorized activities occurring within OCRM’s jurisdictional boundaries
• Participates in an annual inventory of habitable structures, pools and erosion control structures located within OCRM’s beachfront jurisdiction
• Conducts damage assessment of beachfront structures following a disaster that impacts the SC coast
• Training and development opportunities available for operation of sUAS (drone) equipment and trailering/operation of a vessel

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field
• OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or 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

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships
• Work independently in a field environment in all reasonable weather conditions
• Access non-traditional work environments; must be able to swim for safety purposes and work comfortably in a boat on open water and in rough weather conditions
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record to operate personal and state-owned vehicles
• Effectively prioritize and work with cooperative agencies and across program areas
• Be proficient with tablet/laptop PCs, peripheral equipment, and Microsoft Office™ software
• Learn and maintain office databases (i.e. ePermitting, ApplicationXtender, etc.)

• Experience and proficiency with Esri® products and various GPS equipment
• Knowledge of OCRM programs and regulations

The SC 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
• Paid parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and 401(k)/457(b) plans
• Flexible Schedules: The option to work partially remote or obtain an alternate work schedule may be available after six months of employment

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.

This position requires the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, 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.

Applicants 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 any represented transcripts or diplomas prior to hiring.

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.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control’s (Division/Bureau). The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Environmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.