Geologist​/Hydrologist - Underground Storage Tank Management Division

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 Geologist/Hydrologist I provides technical review and regulatory oversight for site rehabilitation activities associated with releases from underground storage tanks for the Underground Storage Tank Management Division. This role is ideal for professionals who want to apply their expertise in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, or groundwater science to meaningful, real-world environmental protection work across the state of South Carolina.

You will be part of a collaborative, science-driven team focused on timely, accurate environmental assessments and remediation decisions. This position offers opportunities to grow technically, develop field and modeling experience, and build professional credentials in hydrogeology and environmental management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Using Risk-Based Corrective Action criteria and Standard Operating Procedures, review and approve technical plans in accordance with established program goals.
• Evaluate technical reports to ensure they are accurate, complete, and defensible.
• Assess regulated Petroleum Releases in a timely manner for corrective action, remediation needs, or No Further Action decisions.
• Conduct records management for assigned releases, including updating the E-Permitting database and maintaining project files per agency retention policies.
• Review and approve cost estimates and invoices for hydrogeologic/groundwater work funded by State resources; verify accuracy before authorizing payment.
• Provide technical assistance and information to coworkers, consultants, industries, public officials, and members of the public.
• Participate in peer reviews to ensure program consistency.
• Support program management with special projects and emerging needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

As a South Carolina 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 to pursue credentials such as GIT or PG. Fieldwork, groundwater modeling tools and hands on projects will grow your expertise.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.