Critical Area Permitting Project Manager (EHM II)

Job Responsibilities

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Science Service Sustainability

The Environmental Health Manager II serves as a Project Manager in the Critical Area Permitting Section and conducts technical reviews of permit applications and service requests. This position is located in Bureau of Coastal Management in the Critical Area Permitting Section.

Job Duties:

Serves as a Critical Area Permitting Project Manager

Independently performs technical reviews of permit applications and service requests including professional drawings and analytical documents to ensure compliance with Critical Area Permitting Regulations and Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act

Reviews permit applications and service requests for consistency with the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program

Conducts field work associated with technical reviews and service requests

Provides professional guidance and assistance to local governments, land developers, consultants, public officials and citizens

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field

OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience

OR a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.

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:

Customer service oriented

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner

Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry and government officials

Work independently in a field environment

Ability to prioritize and work with cooperative agencies across program areas

Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments

May require:

Daily travel throughout the state

Occasional overnight travel

Participation in BCM emergency preparedness and recovery related to natural or man-made disasters

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, policies and information sources related to the SC Coastal Management Program

Knowledge of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act

Possess a wetland delineator certification

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 of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, 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.