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Field Specialist and Support Section Manager (PM I)
State of South Carolina
SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$77,713 - $119,500
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team that handles onsite wastewater systems, ensuring smooth daily operations, regulatory compliance, and effective responses to requests from stakeholders.
The role also includes providing expert advice on complex issues, helping develop policies and procedures, and communicating with the public and officials.
It's a good fit for someone with environmental experience who enjoys supervising teams and contributing to sustainable practices in South Carolina.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., environmental science, biology, chemistry) and 4 years of related environmental experience, or a master's degree in a related technical field and 3 years of environmental experience
- Thorough knowledge of Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) System regulations
- Proficient experience in OSWW permitting
- Supervisory experience in managing field specialists and support staff
- Valid state driver's license and ability to operate vehicles
- Strong communication skills for public outreach and stakeholder coordination
- Ability to provide technical guidance and participate in policy development
Full Job Description
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
Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising staff within the Division of Onsite Wastewater’s Field Specialist and Support Section.
Oversees the daily operations and performance of field specialists and program support staff, ensuring alignment with program goals and regulatory compliance.
Manages internal and external requests related to onsite wastewater systems, coordinating with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and other divisions to ensure timely and effective responses.
Provides leadership, guidance, and support to team members to enhance program delivery and service quality.
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex and high-level programmatic issues, providing technical guidance and strategic input.
Collaborate actively with the Division of OSWW Director and Bureau leadership to assess program performance, drive process improvements, and contribute to informed decision-making for long-term program development and sustainability.
Prepare new and revise existing regulations and program standard operating procedures that direct program activities. Participate in agency committees, work groups, and task forces that make decisions on policies, procedures, and regulations having statewide impact.
Determine the need and develop news releases, articles, brochures, and other communications that provide information to the general public and elected officials. Attend public meetings and participate in national conferences, work groups, and committees as the agency representative.
Perform other duties as required which includes attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of related environmental experience.
- A master's degree in related technical field and three (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 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:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) System regulations, to include proficient OSWW permitting experience.
- 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 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.
- May require:
- Occasional travel throughout the state.
- Occasional overnight travel.
Qualifications
- Experience leading a team-oriented group of individuals who encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
- Data management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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 *
- 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.
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