Stormwater Permitting Engineering Associate I

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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!

The Stormwater Permitting Engineering Associate I serves as a staff engineering associate for plan review for the Stormwater Permitting Section of SCDES' Bureau of Water. Under direct supervision, you will support the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater program, the state stormwater management program, and the sediment reduction program. In this role, you will help protect water quality, reduce flooding risks, and support environmental health by reviewing engineering plans and issuing stormwater permits.

This position conducts the drafting of South Carolina’s NPDES General Permits for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (SCR
100000) and the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (SCR
000000), and reviews applications for coverage under these permits. You will work closely with senior program staff on daily tasks and develop expertise in stormwater permitting and compliance.

• Review drawings, calculations, and engineering reports for projects submitted for permitting under the NPDES Stormwater Program Construction Activities (SCR
  100000) and the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (SCR
  000000).
• Evaluate projects for compliance with applicable regulations and prepare approvals for regulated activities.
• Collaborate with consulting engineers to resolve plan deficiencies and provide technical assistance for proposed and ongoing projects.

• Issue coverage under the NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit to applicable municipalities.
• Issue coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit to sites located within MS4 areas.
• Assist Bureau of Water Compliance staff during MS4 Audits.

• Provide stormwater-related technical assistance to regional Environmental Affairs staff and Bureau of Water Compliance and Enforcement teams.
• Provide information to the public and regulated community as requested.

• Support other Agency permit programs as needed, including periodic review of permit applications outside of your assigned section.
• Assist with the Bureau of Water’s response to environmental emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, and dam failures as coordinated by your supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

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
  :
  Ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• Work-Life Balance
  : A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering.

The education must qualify the applicant to become registered as a Level A Professional Engineer in South Carolina and must meet one of the education requirements outlined on the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulations website found at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If the applicant is utilizing the 'substantially equivalent education' pathway, the approval letter from LLR must be final at time of application.

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…