Regional Program Manager (Program Manager I) Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Regional Program Manager (Program Manager I)

Salary
$76,191.00

• $104,000.00 Annually
  Location Aiken County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  173906/61007768
  Agency
  SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
  Opening Date
  02/27/2025
  Closing Date
  3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH45

Position Number:

61007768 (173906)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 7
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $76,191.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$86,574.00
Opening Date
02/27/2025
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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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

Job Purpose:

This position will serve as the Regional Program Manager for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Midlands Aiken office. Assist in the direction and management of all staff and environmental programs.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in directing and supervising staff of the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services (BRLS), Midlands Aiken Air, Land, and Federal programs. Support management in planning, monitoring, scheduling and auditing staff performance, accuracy, workload distribution and program needs. Complete Employee Performance and Management System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner. Responsible for developing strategies and managing workload of staff to ensure program commitments are met or exceeded and that regulations are appropriately enforced. Advise Regional Director of staffing and resource needs; conduct staff meetings and provide information to staff.
Prepare or supervise responses to internal and external inquiries concerning BRLS related matters, including but not limited to: permits, projects, enforcement actions, inspections, constituent/legislative inquiries, media inquiries and citizen complaints/inquiries. Attends and makes presentations to professional organizations and public interest groups as requested; makes presentations to the Board, legislators and the Governor’s Office. Perform all duties required to ensure that the office meets daily requirements in the absence of the Regional Director. Coordinate issues (regulation development, training, inspection goals, etc.) between assigned program areas and all of the region. Participate in agency committees and task forces that make decisions on policies, procedures and regulations having statewide impacts. Provide multimedia or single media technical assistance on state and federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and policies to other staff and the public. Serves and supports the regional Environmental Response Team as needed. May be required to assist in emergency events. Assure satisfactory response to spills of oil or chemicals and to other environmental emergencies.
Perform other duties as required, which includes attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related environmental experience or a master’s degree in related technical field and 3 years of environmental related 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:

Must have valid state driver’s license, and ability to operate personal and state-owned vehicles.
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. Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period. Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal environmental health (air, land, and federal regulations. Supervisory experience and experience leading an environmental health team.
Data management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. 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)
• 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.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Address
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-2687
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