Quick Links:
- South Carolina State Careers: https://careers.sc.gov/
- South Carolina Department of Agriculture Jobs: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/scda
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Jobs: https://www.scdhec.gov/about-dhec/jobs-careers
How to Obtain a State Job:
Applicants interested in working for the state of South Carolina will need to create an online profile at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/applications/submitted. This profile will be used to develop and submit applications for jobs of interest. Once your online profile has been completed, review the advertised positions and the Department of Administration’s job search webpage and select the position which interests you. Verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and then select “Apply,” and complete the application process.
How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/helpandsupport/applicationguide.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) regulates manufactured food and produce. The entry level classifications utilized by SCDA are:
Environmental Health Manager I (Manufactured Food)
Annual Salary Range: $33,494 – $61,975
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Field Specialist II (Produce Safety Regulatory Specialist)
Annual Salary Range: $27,527 – $50,930
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and experience in agricultural programs.
Agency Additional Requirements: Associates degree and one (1) year experience in agricultural programs or a high school diploma and three (3) years’ direct experience in agricultural programs. Valid driver’s license.
Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, horticulture, or related field. One or more years of food regulation or on-farm experience. Knowledge of agriculture/horticulture techniques.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) regulates retail food and dairy. The entry level classifications utilized by SCDHEC are:
Food Safety Inspector
Annual Salary Range: $24.23-$25.84 hourly
Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience. Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; (Natural or physical science may include, but are not limited to, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Public Health, etc.) OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience OR high school diploma and four years of environmental health or related experience. Related experience may include Food Safety/Service Industry.
Environmental Health Manager I (Retail Food)
Annual Salary Range: $33,494 – $61,975
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience. Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and three years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and five years of environmental health or related experience.
Environmental Health Manager II (Dairy)
Annual Salary Range: $40,759 – $75,413
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering, or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.
Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and three years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and five years of environmental health or related experience.
