Recreational Waters (Summer Internship)

                                        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 is a full time seasonal position beginning May 19th, 2025

 and will run through August 15th, 2025.

This posting will be used to fill several positions headquartered in 

multiple SCDES offices across the state of South Carolina.

Office Locations Include: Anderson, Greenwood, Columbia, Lancaster, Florence, Sumter, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Beaufort, Greenville, Spartanburg

Join the SCDES team for an exciting summer internship with the Bureau of Regional & Laboratory Operations. This opportunity uses chemistry, environmental science, and state law to keep people safe and healthy as they enjoy our SC public pools.  Gain real-life experience in a professional and field setting that will make your resume standout. 

College credit may be available. Please ask your school about requirements for requesting credit for internships or learning programs.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform inspections at pools, spas, lazy rivers, and water parks throughout the assigned areas for compliance with applicable regulations and permits.
• Respond to and investigate complaints on pools, spas, lazy rivers, and water parks throughout the assigned areas; evaluate the potential causes or contact responsible parties to ensure the complaint is resolved in a timely manner. Monitor progress of corrective actions taken to solve problems causing unsatisfactory reports.
• Post public notices and advisories at facilities and public locations.
• Perform other duties as required.
• This internship does not require night or weekend work.
• A high school diploma OR GED
• Clean driving record

Minimum & Additional Requirements:

• Individuals must be 18 years of age or older by May 19, 2025.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle to include driving defensively and obeying all traffic laws.
• Must be able to swim.
• Ability to successfully complete “pool school” which includes field meter certification, and on-the-job training within two weeks of hire.
• Must be able to use field testing equipment and use a tablet and/or smart phone for data entry.
• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Work independently in a field environment.
• Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
• May require:
  • Daily travel throughout the state.
  • One overnight stay during the season for pool school.

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.