Radioactive and Infectious Waste Section Manager Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Radioactive and Infectious Waste Section Manager State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $76,191 – $104,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications 5 years Radioactive waste Environmental law Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Budgeting Senior level Professional Engineer Employee evaluation Full Job Description 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 The Radioactive and Infectious Waste Section Manager directs and coordinates statewide Radioactive Waste and Infectious Waste management programs. Manages activities of staff responsible for permitting/licensing Radioactive and Infectious waste facilities. Works with Director to manages various grant budget requests, workflow, and reporting requirements. Manages requirements for the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP) process.

Job Responsibilities:

Plans, directs, and manages activities related to the regulation, licensing, and compliance at the low-level radioactive waste disposal facility at Barnwell and other licensed radioactive waste facilities, and the transportation of radioactive waste in the state. Coordinates with the US NRC and SCDES Radiation Protection Program. Plans, directs, and manages regulation development for radioactive and infectious waste management programs in accordance with NRC and SCDES requirements. Supervises the inspections of radioactive waste and infectious waste shipments, transporters, and facilities, and recommends enforcement actions for noncompliance. Assists in preparing grant applications and the budgeting process for both infectious waste and radioactive waste management programs. Provides technical assistance for incidents and emergency responses involving radioactive and infectious waste. Supervises engineering reviews and technical evaluation reports for radioactive waste transport documentation, waste containers, waste forms and processes, and equipment for low-level radioactive waste. Assist Director with administrative and programmatic duties as required. Perform other related duties as required. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of experience. Or a master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health, or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental 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:

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of federal and state environmental laws, rules and regulations governing radioactive waste and infectious waste. Thorough knowledge of state administrative, personnel, budgetary, and legislative procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public, to plan, and direct activities.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist 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.