Water Quantity Permitting Geologist/Hydrologist I

Salary : $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 171912 / 61009452

Agency : SCDES-Water

Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : LC10

Position Number : : 61009452

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $55,559.00

Opening Date : 11 / 29 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

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Introduction / Job Purpose :

The Water Quantity Permitting Geologist / Hydrologist I support the implementation of the Groundwater Permitting Program for the State. Assists with Permitting and Registration of Groundwater Withdrawers statewide. Performs professional hydrogeologic duties by reviewing applications and evaluating and analyzing reports to help develop, implement, and track the water use information and water quantity permits in South Carolina.

Job Duties :

• Assist with implementing the Groundwater Permitting for the State. Assists with permitting of groundwater withdrawals. Performs professional hydrogeologic duties by reviewing applications for Groundwater Permits and Registrations and evaluating and analyzing reports to help develop, implement, and track the water use information and water quantity information in South Carolina.
• Support Groundwater Permitting by managing and interpreting data via ArcGIS, Excel, and Access and assist with database management.
• Perform on-site visits to permitted facilities to conduct records checks of water use information. Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers relating to the Groundwater Permitting Program.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology or geological engineering. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

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 :

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you a current or former SCDES or SCDHEC employee?

Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?

Do you have a bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology or geological engineering?

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Salary : $38,985 - $72,134