Beachfront Management Project Manager (EHM II)

Full Job Description

Responsibilities:

Performs technical reviews of projects for compliance with the Critical Area Permitting regulations, Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act and the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program.

Meets with applicants/consultants regarding the application process. Serves as a project manager for assigned geographical area of responsibility.

Maintains comprehensive records within the ePermitting system, ensuring sites are updated and maintained with current and complete information for all applications and requests.

Assists with permitting reporting as necessary.

Reviews monitoring reports associated with permitted beachfront projects and documents summaries and findings within the appropriate sites in ePermitting.

Evaluates results of annual contracted beach profile data collection to identify ongoing or potential erosion concerns.

Stays current with the latest SC or southeast beachfront research or policy developments.

Assists other staff with beachfront data collection and analysis to update the beachfront jurisdictional baseline and setback line. Participates in the planning and execution of public hearings or other meetings associated with beachfront projects or jurisdictional lines updates.

Conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with the Critical Area Permitting regulations and Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act. Coordinates with SCDES BCM compliance and enforcement staff as appropriate on compliance issues warranting after-the-fact permitting or enforcement action.

Provides professional and advisory services to local governments, consultants, land developers, citizens and other public officials; Represents the interest of SCDES BCM at meetings, hearings and court proceedings; speaks before organizations or groups; provides expert evidentiary testimony.

Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 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

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

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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:

• Employee has the ability to become familiar with the SC Coastal Zone Management Program, including applicable statutes, regulations and program policies.
• Employee must have a high degree of written and verbal communication skills and must have the ability to assist people in a timely and professional fashion.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• A valid SC driver's license is required.
• Field work and conducting site inspections, including boat trips, are required.
• Occasional overnight travel is necessary.
• Participation in emergency operations planning and response is also required when necessary.

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.
• Basic understanding of beachfront coastal processes.
• Experience utilizing GPS equipment and GIS software.

Additional Information

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.