Junior Soil Evaluator (EHM I)

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45,300–$77,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Environmental Health, Environmental Work, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Government, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Laboratory Operations, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Physical Science, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Site Evaluation, Soil Mechanics, Soil Science, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Sustainability, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Testing

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

POSTED

4 days ago

Salary: $45,300.00 - $77,000.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188260/61008169-61008180
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB40
Position Number:: 61008169/61008180 (188260)
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $54,866.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. A resume may be upload but will not be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation
Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment?
Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us!
We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability
Under direct supervision, the Junior Soil Evaluator performs assigned inspections, evaluations, and complaint investigations for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) program. Develops advanced knowledge and understanding of the OSWW program.

Responsibilities:

Conducts or participates in initial evaluations of proposed sites for the purpose of issuing onsite wastewater permits.
Permits or participates in permitting suitable sites according to state regulations and policies. Requests second opinions from senior inspector as required.
Conducts or participates in inspections of installed onsite wastewater systems to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Assists with investigation of complaints, determines validity, makes recommendations for corrective actions, and takes appropriate enforcement action all in accordance with state laws, regulations, agency policies, and standard operating procedures.
Performs other duties as required, which includes, but is not limited to, attending periodic staff meetings and training.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.

A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work 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. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional requirements:

Able to operate a manual soil auger to a depth of six feet.
Must have valid state driver's license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with onsite wastewater methods and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Training or experience in describing or classifying soils.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click 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
Retirement benefit choices*
- State Retirement Plan (
- State Optional Retirement Program (
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.
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.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and experience in environmental health programs or related field?

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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?

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Approximately 90% of the time will be spend outdoors in the field. Work conditions may expose employee to inclement weather, temperature extremes, and the presence of wildlife. Duties may take place in open fields, streets, wooded area, rural and urban areas, and developed and underdeveloped sites. Can you meet this requirement?

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Please describe any training or experience you have in describing or classifying soils.
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The hiring range for this position is $54,866 - $61,100. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range?

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Do you have experience using tape measures, range finders, laser levels, and/or clinometers?

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Have you conducted compliance inspections previously?

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Do you have experience writing, interpreting, or developing regulations or policies?

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Have you drawn site plans or recorded observations while performing fieldwork?

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Are you comfortable interacting with the public and regulated community in both office and field settings?

Junior Soil Evaluator (EHM I)

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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