Rural Water Assistance Coordinator III

Rural Water Assistance Coordinator III

Salary

$67,600.00 - $80,800.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

61009511 / 191234

Agency

SCDES-Water

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

JB60

Position Number:

61009511 / 191234

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN10

Hiring Range - Min.

$67,600.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$80,800.00

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 cover letter and transcript may be uploaded for review but will not be used 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.

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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 limited supervision, the Rural Water Assistance Coordinator III serves as the technical lead (advanced knowledge) for the Bureau of Waters Office of Rural Water. Assists and leads efforts in building collaborative partnerships and seeking innovative solutions to address long standing compliance issues with rural water and wastewater systems.

Job Duties:

• Performs site visits and work collaboratively with rural water and wastewater systems and with partners to facilitate solutions to problems and assist with maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide technical, managerial and/or financial technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, to include assisting with managing government grant programs.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Sections drinking water pressure monitoring and other equipment. Serves as the Sections training coordinator for the equipment and disinfection procedures. Assist with well disinfection training and oversight accordingly. Identify focus areas for assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor (training other staff, special investigations, field activities).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A masters degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and one (1) year of environmental health or related experience.
• A bachelors degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience.
• OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.
• OR a high school diploma and six (6) 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, mathematics, etc.

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:

• Must have valid state drivers license, and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, bend, stoop, walk across rough terrain, and lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to make visual observations of facilities, samples, plans, reports, etc. The employee shall maintain a good personal appearance.
• Must have a basic understanding of personal computers and agency standard software is required.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make presentations in a group setting.
• May require:
• Daily travel throughout the state.
• Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel.
• Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications

• Drinking water and Wastewater License.
• Experience with Grant work.
• Experience with Report writing.
• Experience with DW & WW operations technical assistance.
• Experience in the drinking water and wastewater field.

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 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.

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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Please select which description best describes your level of experience as it pertains to the minimum requirements for this position. Please note, degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science, soil science, etc.

• I have at least a masters degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and one (1) year of environmental health or related experience.
• I have at a bachelors degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two (2) years of environmental health or related experience.
• I have at least an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience.
• I have at least a high school diploma and six (6) years of environmental health or related experience.
• None of the above.

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Are you a current or previous SCDHEC or SCDES employee?

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• No

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

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Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $67,600 to $80,800?

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

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Please describe a time you provided great customer service to a difficult customer.

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency SCDES-Water Address 2600 Bull Street

Columbia , South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2687

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.