Regional Environmental Director (PM II) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Regional Environmental Director (PM II)

Salary
$86,574.00

• $143,300.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  177044/61008587
  Agency
  SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
  Opening Date
  06/11/2025
  Closing Date
  6/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH50

Position Number:

61008587 (177044)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 8
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $86,574.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$97,472.00
Opening Date
06/10/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. A resume may be upload but will not be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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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 Regional Environmental Director will direct, plan, administer and supervise activities of the SCDES Lancaster Region office staff. This position will Identify environmental problems, often of a complex, multi-media nature, and identify appropriate solutions, and coordinates agency action.

Responsibilities:

Directs and coordinates activities of all SCDES Lancaster Region office staff representing SCDES’s Air, Land, and Water programs. Assigns or oversees the assignment of all work, shifting resources when necessary. Performs or supervises administrative duties associated with activity reporting, leave utilization, performance appraisals, travel reimbursement, vehicle utilization, procurement card usage, and requisition of supplies and equipment. Consults with and provides technical assistance to city, county, state and federal officials, industry leaders, developers and the general public concerning environmental issues of a broad and varied nature. Represents the agency through participation with local government entities in community meetings and educational settings, local meetings with civic and professional groups. Conducts public hearings/meetings for various program elements. Serves as media contact for environmental issues. Provides assistance and input to SCDES program areas on complex environmental problems, strategic planning, policy matter and special studies.
Conducts or supervises complaint investigations for all SCDES program areas. Emphasizes the importance of establishing a positive agency image through good customer service. Investigate, via social media, complaints received regarding information posted on social media. The investigation will include social media searches on the activity and location. Maintains regional emergency operations capability. Supervises emergency responses to oil spills, hazardous material incidence, fish kills and natural disasters. Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience; or a bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of environmental experience. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal environmental health (air, land, and water) regulations.
Supervisory experience and experience leading an environmental health program. 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)

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.

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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