DW & Rec Waters Enforcement Section Manager

Full Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Division Director, the DW & Rec Waters Enforcement Section Manager manages the activities in the Drinking Water and Recreational Waters Enforcement Section. Provides management level advice concerning the enforcement of the State rules and regulation under current program activities. Supervises the enforcement staff in the implementation of enforcement activities initiated under the State Safe Drinking Water Act and other associated State and Federal rules and regulation. Assists management in the planning and implementation of new regulations.

Responsibilities:

Supervises the staff of the Drinking Water and Recreational Waters Enforcement Section. Develops new and revises existing enforcement procedures and policies.

Ensures that enforcement activities are consistently implemented throughout the state by Section staff. Evaluates the effectiveness of enforcement efforts and makes adjustments, as needed.

Reviews all incoming enforcement referrals and assigned enforcement projects to appropriate section personnel.

Assumes responsibility for a limited number of critical enforcement cases with direct responsibility for the scheduling of conferences, the implementation of decisions reached at conferences and the resolution of these cases in a satisfactory manner.

Responsible for ensuring the timely submittal of all administrative reports required of the Enforcement Section.

Provides professional and technical assistance to the general public, public officials, municipalities, public water system owners and operators, public swimming pool owners and operators and industries concerning area of expertise.

Assists management in the planning and development of new programs and in the implementation of changes in existing programs concerning area of expertise.

Assists in training of new staff members and serve as a consultant to other staff members. Serves as an expert witness concerning area of expertise in court and Agency enforcement cases.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and 6 years of environmental experience
• A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and 5 years of environmental experience

These fields include but are not limited to branches relating to Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, 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 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:

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.