Statistical and Research Analyst III

Statistical and Research Analyst III

Salary

$53,142.00 - $90,372.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192622/61009971

Agency

Department of Environmental Services

Division

Office of Environmental Affairs

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

BB30

Position Number:

61009971 (192622)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$53,142.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$63,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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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

About the Role:

Under limited supervision, the Statistical and Research Analyst III develops and delivers technical solutions for environmental data storage, analysis, and accessibility. The position works closely with the Office of Technology, the GIS Section, and subject-matter experts to ensure accurate spatial representation of data. The analyst supports agency leadership and staff by creating clear, meaningful visualizations that effectively communicate environmental information to a wide range of stakeholders. This role requires maintaining flexibility and expertise to assist during emergencies and emerging environmental issues. The analyst also designs, implements, and maintains data storage tools that preserve data quality and ensure reliable access. In addition, the position supports the OSS Team by evaluating data trends and identifying the most effective ways to present information to internal and external audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recognizes and anticipates agency data storage needs; develops and implements data storage solutions using a collaborative, problem-solving approach with leadership, technical staff, and subject matter experts to improve data accessibility, visualization, and communication.
• Collaborates with the Office of Technology and agency subject matter experts to ensure SCDES data is accurately collected, securely governed, and consistently organized; develops and maintains tools and solutions that enhance data accessibility, visualization, and meaningful use across programs and stakeholders.
• Responds to citizen and community concerns related to data collection, data access, and data interpretation, supporting public understanding and transparency.
• Supports the Office of Sciences Services (OSS) team with ongoing data evaluation, trend analysis, and presentation of information in clear and meaningful formats.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us?

As a state employee, you'll enjoy:

• Job Stability & Purposeful Work: Make an impact on your community as you contribute to protecting SCs 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: Grow professionally with ongoing training and skill-building opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: A career that lets you enjoy South Carolina, inside and outside of your job.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelors degree and professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of quantified data; or
• A masters degree in statistics or related masters degree with emphasis on statistics may be substituted for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of environmental data and tools for storing, accessing, and presenting data collected by and/or for SCDES.

• Understanding of sample collection and analytical methodologies, terminology, and quality assurance requirements.

• Skill in data management and effective collaborative problem-solving, with the ability to communicate with diverse internal and external subject matter experts.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong time-management and organizational abilities.

• Understanding of spatial analysis tools is optimal.

• Occasional weekend work, emergency response, and travel for training or emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in the natural or physical sciences, public health, or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience; or a master's degree in the same with three (3) years of relevant experience.

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 here for 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)

• Remote Work: The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.

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

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Do you have at least a bachelors degree and professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of quantified data?

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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?

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

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This position is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. If selected for this position, are you willing and able to physically report to the designated headquarters on a daily basis?

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Are you willing to accept a salary within the hiring range of $53,142.00 - $63,000?

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Describe your experience managing environmental data, including tools or systems you've used for storing, accessing, or presenting data.

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Do you have experience working with IT teams or subject matter experts to ensure data quality, governance, and secure handling?

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Do you have experience communicating technical or data-related information to members of the public or community groups?

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Environmental Services Address 2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2687

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.