Salary: $29,499.00 - $30,973.95 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Part-Time
Job Number: 180638/61010009
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
Closing Date: 10/[click to reveal phone number]8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: ED10
Slot Number:: 0000
Position Number:: [click to reveal phone number]61010009
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $29,499.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $30,973.95
Opening Date: 09/25/2025
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

This position serves as coordinator for the Division's quality system. This includes review, revision, and tracking of quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), standard operating procedures, spreadsheets, and other documents and projects as assigned. The position also tracks internal and external audit responses and corrective action implementation and compliance. The duties include:

Responsible for creating, reviewing, revising, and submitting Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) to EPA within the required Division and EPA deadlines
Responsible for tracking Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and control charts to ensure they are updated according to established policy and deadlines
Oversee, participate in, and implement review and control of all spreadsheets in the Division
Create, perform, and document training for quality documents and procedures for Division staff
Assist with special projects, reports, presentations, training, and other duties as requested
Complete administrative tasks as requested and required

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers;
OR a bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with academic credits in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers
OR a doctorate in chemistry may be substituted for the required work experience

*Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strong organizational skills and strict adherence to deadlines.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to coordinate diverse administrative/management functions. Working knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel as well as a strong background in general office administration
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a professional appearance
Strong demonstrated customer service background that lends itself to working with a diverse staff
Duties are performed in a fast-paced laboratory environment with separate workspace for the administrative duties of this position
Employee must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to bend, climb, and stoop. Some standing for periods of time and lift-up to 50 lbs. to countertop level
Some limited travel with advance notice if required.
Prior to possible selection for this position, candidates, will have to attend an in-person interview

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants that have:
- a demonstrated working knowledge of state procurement
- processing requisitions for placing orders
- paying invoices
- experience with Microsoft Office® programs
- experience in business and office management
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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 herefor 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)

*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 if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement

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The hiring range for this position is $29,499 This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered the position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?

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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10 year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this position?

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Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to upload or submit a copy (official or unofficial) of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note an official copy of transcript may be requested at any time during the process. Have you uploaded or submitted the appropriate transcript(s)?

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

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Have you provided a complete work history, including contact information, in your application? Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Do you have experience providing presentations or training to an audience? If yes, briefly describe.
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Do you have data review experience? Please elaborate.
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Do you have experience formatting Word documents, Excel documents, and Adobe Acrobat®? Please explain.

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What Standard Operating Procedure writing and review experience do you have?
Required Question

Chemist II (Program support)

Chemist II (Program support)

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