Summer Internship - Planning

Paid internship or co-op opportunity in our Planning department. The Planning Intern will assist our Planning department with various tasks and projects, such as:

Conducting land use planning (comprehensive and future) in collaboration with municipalities in the BJWSA service area.
Supporting the development and zoning review process for land development permits.
Assisting with field data collection and mapping of utility assets using GIS applications.
Attending public meetings, hearings, and community open houses in order to monitor policy development related to land use, zoning, and comprehensive planning that impacts the utility.
Learning spatial analysis, design, and graphic communication using GIS to Adobe program workflows.
Open to students currently pursuing a degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Development or a related field from an accredited college or university. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Summer Internship - Engineering

Paid internship or co-op opportunity in our Engineering department. The Engineering Intern will assist our engineering department with various tasks and projects. In the role of Engineering Intern, we’ll count on you to:

Offer real-world experience on exciting projects

Apply standard engineering techniques and procedures

Conduct field investigations and site assessments

Perform data collection and analysis for various projects

Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and execution

Perform assignments under the direct supervision of a professional or Project Manager

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards

Open to students currently pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.

Administrative Coordinator

ABOUT US United Way of the Lowcountry unites the community to identify and solve our most critical issues. We
are dedicated to improving people's lives and creating community-level change. Our work includes leading
cross-sector collaborations, advocating for public policy changes and investing in programs that create opportunities for members of our community to achieve self-sufficiency. United Way of the Lowcountry currently partners with corporate, foundation, individual, and government funders to address the community’s most pressing needs and drive sustainable results. In Beaufort and Jasper counties, we're working to create a brighter future for all. We do this in two ways: by providing
essential services that meet the immediate needs of our most vulnerable residents and by investing strategically in education and economic mobility programs.

Position Summary: The Administrative Coordinator is a detail-oriented and proactive role that provides coordination
and essential support to our team, President/CEO, and Board of Directors. This role involves a variety of administrative
responsibilities that help facilitate the smooth operation of our programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a commitment to our mission, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a diversity of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this role.

1. Provide general team and office support:

· Be the welcoming face and voice for the organization; answer, screen, and direct incoming calls and greet visitors. Field
routine questions and inquiries and ensure visitors and callers are connected to appropriate staff.

Provide administrative support to staff including copying, filing, mailing, and other tasks.
Purchase office supplies for the organization and maintain supply inventory to ensure that supplies remain
in stock.
Process incoming and outgoing mail.
Responsible for support and maintenance of equipment; copier, postage meter, phone system. Liaison with appropriate vendors.
Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, handouts, assemble packets, reserve facilities including
catering as needed, and overall coordination, set-up and logistics.
Organize materials for presentations and speaking engagements.

2. Provide administrative support to fundraising team including:

· In partnership with team, produce and coordinate the printing, merging, stuffing, mailing, and tracking of all mailed materials to donors in support of annual campaign.

· Compile donor packets.

· Assist with accuracy of lists for mailers with special consideration for DeTocqueville, BOD, Palmetto Society, and non-workplace donors.

· Assist with prospect research of donors.

3. Event support:

Assist with planning and coordinating special events from reserving facilities, catering, coordinating ticket sales, ordering materials and swag, and overall coordination, set-up and logistics.
Manage invites and RSVPs.
4. Donor Management:

· Assist with CRM updates as needed.

· Perform thorough obituary searches to maintain accurate and up to date donor records.

· Assist in cultivating and nurturing donor relationships through targeted outreach and engagement.

· Provide assistance to donors as needed.

5. Support of CEO and President:

· Provide support to the President/CEO, through daily management of emails, calendar, coordination of internal and external meetings, tracking tasks and managing communication. Provide and lead support to both internal and external parties
with a high level of professionalism and in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree or equivalent plus two years of college.

• Minimum four years of administrative experience.

• High-level Microsoft Office and database experience with proven ability to quickly learn and use office computer programs.

• Should possess strong organization, project coordination, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail essential.

• Confidentiality of donor information is critical and must be maintained at all times.

• Ability to work well with a variety of volunteers, staff and agency/community partner representatives.

• Ability to establish and deliver on priorities and maintain confidentiality as required.

Valid South Carolina driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage, daily access
to a vehicle.

• Ability to work hours outside of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm workday and to work occasional weekends and evening events.

• Professional demeanor and appearance required, choosing the correct attire to represent the United Way of the Lowcountry, Inc. in conservative environments where professional appearance and dress is mandatory.

UNITED WAY CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF

• Awareness and Sensitivity to External Environment: Situational awareness. Is aware of organization’s position in the community and the effect of words and actions on that position. Being savvy in dealing with internal and external customers. Promotes and affirms conversations about and on behalf of the organization.

• Collaborative/Inclusive Outlook: Work in a way that builds trust, relationships, and confidence. Promote an environment that is free from personal or professional biases. Actions are both open and transparent.

• Communication: Speak clearly, write effectively and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens to executive,
co-workers, employees and outside advisors in order to effectively and efficiently share information and ideas.

• Results-Oriented Thinking and Behavior: Demonstrate a genuine concern for effectiveness. Possess the
desire to get the job done with excellence. Is focused on achieving the best results for action taken – does not settle for mediocrity.

· Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier
communities. This drives their performance and professional motivation.

· Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and are astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.

· Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources
(financial and human) through meaningful engagement.

· Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good;creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.

· Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

Environment: The employee is in a non-confined office-type setting in which he or she is free to move about at will. In addition, the employee will travel via personal vehicle to client sites, workplace and special events, etc.

Physical Activity: In the course of performing this work, the employee:

• Will spend substantial time standing, sitting, speaking and listening.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

HIRING RANGE AND BENEFITS

· Up to $20 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including:

· Employer-subsidized healthcare plan.

· Employer paid group dental, vision, and life insurance for employee.

· Other voluntary insurance plans are available.

· 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.

· Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave time.

· Four day work week from Memorial Day – Labor Day.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume and cover letter to
[email protected].

United Way of the Lowcountry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
veteran status, or genetic information. United Way of the Lowcountry is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, UWLC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to
perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

United Way of the Lowcountry | 1277 Ribaut Rd,
Beaufort, SC 29901 | www.uwlowcountry.org

Project Expeditor, Engineering

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides project management and administrative support to the Development, Design and Construction teams in support of development projects. The project expeditor is a staff assistant, working with the functional manager(s) and engineering team leaders (Development/Permits, Construction, and Design). The project expeditors do not have the authority to make, execute or enforce decisions, but they may contribute some input. They also coordinate communication between the stakeholders of the project, include the functional manager(s) and the various independent departments involved with it.

Project Expeditors will maintain effective working relationships with BJWSA employees, BJWSA Development, Design and Construction team members, developer representatives, consulting engineers, community members, and appropriate others in support of assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Development, Design & Construction teams, including scheduling assistance, preparation of correspondence, reports, and other such documents.

Consults with customers that are seeking to obtain infrastructure permits. Project Expeditor will seek to understand customer project needs and guide them through all BJWSA processes from beginning to end in accordance with local, state and federal requirements. Duties will include being the primary point of contact for development projects from beginning to end, advising customers of needs and deadlines, updating tracking databases, communicating our policies and procedures, following-up with customers to resolve concerns, and related communication duties.

Duties include processing and administrative setups of new customers, new projects, submittals, responses, close-out and each step of the processes described within the latest version of the BJWSA Development Policy and Procedures Manual.

Provides administrative and limited technical coordination in support of the Development and Construction divisions. This includes a role related to updating and maintaining external department communication tools, including our new external permits dashboard.

Communicates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities, contractors, and engineers.

Assists in the coordination of Development, Design and Construction team meetings, responsibilities may include agendas, packet materials and notes for such meetings.

Prepares reports, meeting minutes, notes, and distributes agendas related to Development, Design and Construction activities.

Ensures standards and procedures for departmental functions are being followed, such as transcribing or preparing letters, meeting minutes, reports, statements, memoranda, notices, resolutions, budgets, and tables in accepted format utilizing correct grammar and spelling and maintaining confidentiality as required.

Follows standards and procedures for preparing letters, meeting minutes, reports, statements, notices, certificates, and other such related documentation, in accepted format utilizing correct grammar and spelling.

Maintains confidentiality in department/division matters as required.

Performs other duties as required within the scope of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires an associate degree or higher level of education. Requires administrative proficiency with computers and applications including experience with spreadsheets, email, documents, and database management. Minimum of 2-year experience with related functions. Requires working knowledge related to engineering, construction, or permitting. Successful candidates will demonstrate progressive skills development related to project management, marketing or communications with a strong skillset related to critical thinking and administrative duties.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities includes all Microsoft office software products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Preference for ArcGIS skills related to dashboard setup and maintenance; familiarity with development and construction documents and forms.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of codes, regulations, policy and procedure manuals, maps, construction drawings, work orders, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine reports, performance appraisals, records, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a crew; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing in uncomfortable physical conditions and under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Financial Aid Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides exceptional service and financial aid advising through accurate and clear delivery of information related to Federal Title IV student financial aid, state aid, and other forms of private student financial aid. Assists with completion of the FAFSA; gathers, interprets, reviews and analyzes documentation for eligibility and requests additional documentation for incomplete or inconsistent applications to perform accurate needs analysis and verification of files. Performs packaging and awarding functions. Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to the delivery of financial aid.
Responsible for handling the primary means of communication between students and the TCL Financial Aid Office by answering email communication through the Financial Aid mailbox in a timely manner. Serves as the initial point of contact by answering the phone and seeing in-person appointments and walk-ins. Reply to voicemail and email messages in a timely manner. Process routine outgoing communications including but not limited to award notices, loan notifications and exit counseling. Oversees all communication campaigns regarding financial aid events, important financial aid updates, and other pertinent financial aid information to be communicated to various stakeholders in mass.
Assists with various aspects of reconciliation of the Federal Pell Grant and Federal Loan programs. Assist with monitoring Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) and Federal Aggregate Limits (SULA). Assist with review and resolution of Transfer Monitoring Reporting. Serves as the backup for import and export of financial aid data processes. Responsible for processing R2T4 in compliance with Federal regulations.
Responsible for production activities that support logging, imaging and filing paper and electronic documents. Ensure documents needing review are available for processing by appropriate staff members in a timely manner. Stay abreast of document imaging policies and procedures.
Processes federal and private loan applications. Deliver effective and efficient communication via one-on-one and group financial aid counseling, including educational financing, debt management, and default management. Ensure all Federal Student Loan Requests have a complete and valid MPN and entrance counseling. Guides parents in navigating the Federal PLUS Loan program ensuring timely responses to parents and students. Oversees exit counseling processes and communication.
Assists with monitoring and evaluation of student financial aid satisfactory academic progress (SAP). Assist with adjudication of student appeals relating to academic progress including but not limited to tracking student appeals, tracking of documents and updates to SAP eligibility and communication. Processes end of term functions, checking academic plan completion and cancellation of aid as needed.
Reviews requests from students/parents who have unusual circumstances that are not reflected in their initial application for aid. Ensures appropriate documentation is obtained and cases are presented to the Financial Aid Director, for review as needed.
Ensures all student/parent information is safe guarded according to general FERPA regulations, institutional policies, and with extended restrictions of Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs Policies and Procedures. Ensures scanning is completed in a timely manner and meets the state and federal electronic records storage requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education, training and experience.
SALARY
32,686.00 - $60,471.00 Annually
LOCATION
Beaufort County, SC
JOB TYPE
FTE - Full-Time
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
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Trades Specialist V

Essential Functions

Maintain, install and repair electrical switches, light ballasts, all types of campus lighting including indoor, outdoor, exit and emergency lighting, replacing defective wall outlets, installing additional electrical receptacles in areas where required or during renovation projects performed by college maintenance department. Assists in ensuring all work is code compliant. Keeps records and schedules quarterly maintenance on exterior lights, exit lights and emergency lights.
Troubleshooting/testing of all types of electrical equipment including low voltage to high voltage hookups, motors, transformers, control panels and light electronic controls. identifying defective parts, submitting parts lists to supervisor for immediate procurement and repairing/replacing required parts as necessary.
Perform work related to the general repair, maintenance and construction in\ the following trade areas: Plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC and electric.
Performs periodic inspections of various components of all college facilities and equipment to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance. Schedules and maintains records of preventative maintenance. Monitors and fulfills maintenance work order requests. Consults with College managers and directors to ensure all maintenance needs are being met as planned.
Prepares budget estimates for requested projects. Selects and purchases (or requisitions) supplies and equipment needed for maintenance and special renovation projects. Performs various administrative functions such as completion of log and historical records.
Assist in other trade specialist in repairs, renovation, upgrades, minor repairs and maintenance to equipment and tools, moves office furniture and arranges conference rooms and meeting areas as needed for various meetings and conferences; grounds-keeping duties and carpentry repairs. Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours and/or be available to work as support services for college activities such as graduation and other college hosted events outside of normal work schedule. Performs all other related duties as may be assigned. Operates College vehicles and a forklift when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred: Associate Degree with four years directly related work experience to include one year in a supervisory capacity. Preferred experience includes preventative and planned maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and planning and wiring new electrical systems.

SALARY

$46,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually

LOCATION

Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE

FTE - Full-Time

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

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Outside Sales Representative (Savannah)

Position: Outside Sales RepresentativeLocation: Savannah, GA/Bluffton, SCJob Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Signage & Visual Communications

About Us:

We are a leading provider of high-quality signage and visual
communication solutions, offering everything from custom exterior signs,
banners, and vehicle wraps to LED displays and interior signage. With a focus
on innovation and customer service, we help businesses of all sizes create
memorable brand experiences. We are looking for a highly motivated Outside
Sales Representative to join our team and drive new business in the signage
industry.

Position Overview:

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for growing
our client base by building relationships with local businesses and
organizations. This role is perfect for a results-driven individual with a
passion for sales, a consultative approach to client interactions, and
experience in the signage industry or a related field. You will manage the
entire sales process, from prospecting to closing deals, ensuring that clients
receive the best signage solutions to meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect for new clients by identifying and reaching out to local businesses in need of signage solutions.
Schedule and conduct face-to-face meetings with potential clients to understand their needs and present tailored signage solutions.
Develop strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive repeat business and referrals.
Prepare and deliver proposals, presentations, and quotes, working closely with our design and production teams.
Achieve sales goals by closing deals and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
Stay informed about industry trends, product developments, and competitor offerings to provide clients with the best options.
Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and other business events to generate leads and increase visibility.
Qualifications:

Proven outside sales experience, preferably in signage, print, or related industries.
Strong ability to generate leads, build a pipeline, and close sales.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a consultative sales approach.
Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse industries, understanding their business needs and recommending the right solutions.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also collaborating with internal teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple clients and projects.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for client meetings.
What We Offer:

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
Mileage reimbursement for client visits.
Comprehensive training and support from an experienced team.
Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced and growing industry.
Full support from our in-house design, production, and installation teams to ensure client satisfaction.
A collaborative and energetic work environment where your success is rewarded.
How to Apply:

If you're an energetic sales professional looking to make an impact in
the signage industry, we’d love to hear from you! Send your resume and a cover
letter outlining your relevant sales experience to [email protected].

Be a part of a company that helps businesses stand out with impactful
signage solutions!

Lab Analyst I, II or Chemist

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.  

Laboratory Analyst I:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs duties related to the operation of the water and wastewater laboratory according to South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regulations. Performs a variety of work involving the chemical and biological analysis of water and wastewater.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Laboratory and Water Quality Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the Authority’s water and wastewater laboratories in accordance with all SCDES regulations.

Performs daily routine analysis of raw and finished drinking water at Chelsea and Purrysburg water plants for alkalinity, hardness, phosphates, total coliforms, E.coli, residual chlorine, turbidity, fluoride, conductivity, dissolve oxygen (DO), and other parameters.

Performs daily routine calibrations of lab equipment at Chelsea and Purrysburg water plants which include balances, ovens, spectrophotometers, DO meter, conductivity meters, and pH/ISE meters.

Operates the Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer to check water samples for total and dissolved organic carbon.

Detects organic matter in water utilizing ultraviolet optical technology with UV-254 analyzer.

Quantifies and detects the presence of total coliform and E.coli using IDEXX DST nutrient indicators such as Colilert.

Estimates the population density of water samples using the standard plate count microbiological procedure.

Performs scheduled sample collection with water operations.

Performs analyses within holding times and confirms the accuracy of results.

Prepares samples bottles for water quality parameters sample collection.

Maintains appropriate bench sheets for all laboratory analyses performed.

Maintains adequate quality control and quality assurance program for all parameters which includes Method Blanks, Laboratory Fortified Blanks, Laboratory Fortified Matrixes, Laboratory Fortified Matrix Duplicates, and Method Detection Levels.

Prepares reagents and chemicals used for water lab analyses and calibrations utilized by lab staff and water operators.

Maintain continuing demonstration of capability requirements (CDOC) for lab certification by completing and passing proficiency tests (PT) yearly.

Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System (Hach WIMS).

Uses data programs to analyze and process lab data such as Microsoft Excel 2016 and Microsoft Word 2016.

Provide data results used to prepare a variety of reports including bacteriological reports and SCDES Monthly Operating Reports.

Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory probes use with pH/ISE, DO, and conductivity meters. This involves replacing probes and changing out membranes and inner/outer solutions of probes.

Utilizes a variety of technically related equipment to include a pH/ISE meter, turbidimeter, DR3900 spectrophotometers, dissolve oxygen meters, balances, calculator, laboratory ovens, laboratory dishwasher, computer, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, digital burets, Incubators, water bath, colorimeters, conductivity meters, adjustable volume pipettes, Quanti-Tray sealer, and autoclave. 

Performs other related duties as required within the scope of their job.

Laboratory Analyst II:

SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, performs duties related to the operation of the water and wastewater laboratory according to South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regulations. Performs a variety of work involving the chemical and biological analysis of water and wastewater.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Laboratory & Water Quality Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the Authority’s water and wastewater laboratories in accordance with all SCDES regulations.

Utilizes atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy with flame and furnace atomizers to obtain quantitative and qualitative data for trace metals in water.

Operates the Gallery automated chemical analyzer to test samples for nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, and ammonia.

Performs routine weekly analysis of raw and treated wastewater for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (CBOD), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolve solids, (TDS), ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, total and ortho phosphates, alkalinity, chlorides, and turbidity. 

Performs daily routine analysis of raw and finished drinking water for alkalinity, calcium hardness, phosphates, total coliforms, e.coli, residual chlorine, turbidity, fluoride, conductivity, TDS, color, and dissolve oxygen (DO).

Performs daily routine calibrations of lab equipment which include balances, ovens, spectrophotometers, DO meters, conductivity meters, pH meters, and ISE meters.

Operates the total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer to check water samples for total and dissolved organic carbon.

Detects organic matter in water utilizing ultraviolet optical technology with UV-254 analyzer.

Quantifies and detects the presence of total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococcus (for example e.coli and e.faecium) using IDEXX DST nutrient indicators such as Colilert-18 and Enterolert.

Estimates the population density of water samples using the standard plate count microbiological procedure. 

Prepare sample bottles for scheduled sample collection with water and wastewater operations.

Performs tests within holding times and confirms the accuracy of results.

Prepares samples and performs associated documentation for contract laboratories.

Maintains appropriate bench sheets for all laboratory analyses performed. 

Maintains adequate quality control & quality assurance program for all parameters to include Method Blanks, Lab Fortified Blanks, Lab Fortified Matrixes, Lab Fortified Matrix Duplicates, and Method Detection Levels.

Prepares reagents and chemicals used for various analyses and calibrations utilized by lab staff and water/wastewater operators.

Maintains continuing demonstration of capability requirements (CDOC) for lab certification by completing and passing proficiency tests (PT) yearly.

Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System (Hach WIMS).

Uses various data programs to analyze and process lab data such as WinLab32, Gallery 5.1A, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft Word 2016.

Provide data results used to prepare a variety of reports including bacteriological reports, SCDES Ground Water Monitoring Reports, SCDES Discharge Monitoring Reports, and SCDES Monthly Operating Reports.

Performs preventive maintenance on AA spectrometer and laboratory probes use with pH/ISE, DO, and Conductivity meters. This involves replacing AA graphite furnace tube, replacing probes, and changing out membranes and inner/outer solutions of probes.

Drives to multiple groundwater monitoring well sites to pull water samples. Uses a sampling pump, shovel, conductivity meter, and pH meter to obtain groundwater well samples from various sites. Flag hard to find well locations in the field.

Utilizes additional lab equipment to perform analyses such as turbidimeter, DR2800, and DR3900 spectrophotometers, BOD dissolve oxygen meters, balances, calculator, furnace oven, laboratory oven, laboratory dishwasher, Metals Digestion Unit (HotBlock), Rapid Distillation Unit, computer, incubators, coliform water bath, digital burets, colorimeters, adjustable volume pipettes, Quanti-Tray sealer, and autoclave.

Performs other related duties as required within the scope of their job.

Chemist:

SUMMARY: Under minimal supervision, performs duties related to the operation of the water and wastewater laboratory according to South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regulations. Performs an extensive range of analytical tests for the chemical and biological analysis of water and wastewater including but not limited to gas chromatography, spectrometry, and particle imaging.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Utilizes gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) with solid phase microextraction (SPME) and programmable temperature vaporizing (PTV) for quantitative and qualitative results of water samples tested for taste and odor compounds (Geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol).  

Utilizes atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy with flame and furnace atomizers to obtain quantitative and qualitative data for trace metals in water. 

Utilizes the FlowCam for microbiological algae identification and quantification (for example cyanobacteria, detritus, diatoms, etc.) of surface water and wastewater activated sludge samples. 

Operates the Gallery automated chemical analyzer to test samples for nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, and ammonia.

Performs routine weekly analysis of raw and treated wastewater for biological oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, total and ortho phosphorous, alkalinity, chlorides, and turbidity.

Performs daily routine analysis of raw and finished water for alkalinity, calcium hardness, phosphates, total coliforms, e.coli, residual chlorine, turbidity, fluoride, conductivity, TDS, color, and dissolved oxygen (DO).

Performs daily routine calibrations of lab equipment which include balances, ovens, spectrophotometers, DO, conductivity meters, pH meters, and ISE meters.

Operates the total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer to check water samples for total and dissolved organic carbon.

Detects organic matter in water utilizing ultraviolet optical technology with UV-254 analyzer.

Quantifies and detects the presence of total coliform, fecal coliform, and enterococcus (for example e.coli and e. faecium) using IDEXX DST nutrient indicators such as Colilert-18 and Enterolert.

Estimates the population density of water samples using the standard plate count microbiological procedure.

 Maintains adequate quality control and quality assurance program for all parameters which includes Method Blanks, Laboratory Fortified Blanks, Laboratory fortified Matrixes, Laboratory Fortified Matrix Duplicates, and Method Detection Levels.

Prepares reagents and chemicals used for various analyses and calibrations utilized by lab staff and water/wastewater operators.

Maintain continuing demonstration of capability requirements (CDOC) for lab certification by completing and passing proficiency tests (PT) yearly.

Prepare sample bottles for scheduled sample collection with water and wastewater operations.

Perform analyses within holding times and confirms accuracy of results.

Maintains appropriate bench sheets for all laboratory analyses performed.

Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System (Hach WIMS).  

Uses various data programs to analyze and process lab data such as, Tracefinder, Xcalibur, ISQ Dashboard, visual spreadsheet 4.0, WinLab32, Gallery 5.1A, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft word 2016.

Prepares sample bottles and performs associated documentation for contract laboratories.

Provide data results used to prepare a variety of reports including biological reports, SCDES Ground Water Monitoring Reports, SCDES Discharge Monitoring Reports, and SCDES Monthly Operating Reports.

Performs preventive maintenance on GC/MS, AA, and laboratory probes use with pH/ISE, DO, and Conductivity meters. This involves cutting and replacing GC column, cleaning the MS source, changing out GC liners and sleeves, cleaning GC injection ports, replacing AA graphite furnace tube, replacing syringes, replacing probes, and changing out membranes and inner/outer solutions of probes.

Drives to multiple groundwater monitoring well sites to pull water samples. Uses a sampling pump, shovel, conductivity meter, and pH meter to obtain groundwater well samples from various sites. Flag hard to find well locations in the field.  

Utilizes additional lab equipment to perform analyses such as turbidimeter, DR2800 and DR3900 spectrophotometers, dissolve oxygen meters, balances, calculator, furnace, laboratory oven, laboratory dishwasher, Metals Digestion Unit (HotBlock), Rapid Distillation Unit, computer, incubators, colorimeters, coliform water bath, digital burets, adjustable volume pipets, Quanti-Tray sealer, and autoclave.

Provide technical and administrative support to the Laboratory and Water Quality Manager in managing the day to day operations of the Authority’s water and wastewater laboratories.

Performs other related duties as required within the scope of their job.

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.  

Prison Program Coordinator

Essential Duties

1. Responsible for overall management and coordination of the College’s Prison Education Program. Will serve as a liaison with the College, prison officials, and the Dept. of Correction
2. Provide support to students who are eligible to participate in the College’s Prison Education Program including assistance with student applications, coordination of FAFSA applications, and referring students to various support services.
3. Develop and implement processes that ensure students have the materials necessary for success such as books and school supplies.
4. Manage budgets and prepare reports as required. This includes SACSCOC documentation and developing a Memorandum of Agreement.
5. Assist in writing grant proposals for prison education programs.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field and 2 years' experience in curriculum management or development required. 

Preferred Qualifications

 Experience with Prison Education Programs preferred. 

SALARY

Depends on Qualifications

LOCATION

Beaufort County, SC

JOB TYPE

FTE - Full-Time 

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. 

Field Operator

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs. 

An entry-level position in the multi-skilled Field Operations workforce. Under frequent supervision, performs and assists with inspections and general maintenance on wastewater pump stations, which include the basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment at all wastewater pump stations. Performs and assists with pipeline locating, customer complaints and customer service inspections; maintains, installs and repairs water and sewer lines; valve operation; and line flushing to ensure quality service to BJWSA customers. Performs work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime on weekdays and weekends and subject to inclusion into a 24hr on-call rotation schedule.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Prefer a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Proficiency in utilizing computers and electrical equipment.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Must complete BJWSA sponsored training in work zone safety, trenching and shoring, arc flash training, crane operations, confined space entry, lock out/tag out, first aid/CPR and blood borne pathogens. Must possess ability to communicate, both orally and in writing and requires computer experience in Microsoft Office Products with the ability to use software used by the Authority.

Summary

Starting Salary: $18.52 per hour

Career Progression Opportunities:

- Field Operator I: $20.37+ per hour

- Field Operator II: $22.92+ per hour

- Field Operator III: $25.78+ per hour

- Field Operator IV: $29.06+ per hour

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.