INTERNAL POSTING - LWC Deputy Director

Full Job Description

Job Duties Include:

• Organizing, leading and managing a staff of resource professionals responsible for the protection, conservation and management of the state's land, water, geological and mineral resources based on sound science and public needs.
• Leading SC Geological Survey, Conservation District Programs, Scenic River Program, Heritage Trust Program, Flood Mitigation Program, SC State Climate Office and serving as Chair of SC Drought Response Committee.
• Performing administrative responsibilities as the LWC Division chief operating officer through the efficient and effective management and oversight of the Division's monetary, equipment, supplies, properties and human resources.
• Representing the Division's mission, personnel, resource issues, legal needs, budgetary requirements and legislative pursuits as the primary contact with the Agency Director, Board, LWC and Heritage Trust Advisory Board (HTAB), General Assembly, public, other government agencies and non-governmental entities.
• Through staff assistance, developing and performing science-based studies and investigations resulting in management recommendations that are pursued for implementation.
• Specifying habitat protection goals and developing strategies to address current and future resource concerns.
• Assisting the agency and other Deputy Directors in providing leadership, support and guidance across the divisions to address challenges from an agency-wide perspective.

Requirements

Master's degree and five (5) years of related experience or a bachelor's degree and six (6) years of related experience.
Preferred experience includes a master's degree and ten (10) years of related experience.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage people effectively; strong organizational and communication skills; proven experience working with constituent groups, ability to make difficult decisions and/or ability to facilitate groups and meetings with conflicting positions, ability to work closely with legislative issues, ability to establish and enhance partnerships, proven supervisory/leadership skills, strong public speaking skills, planning skills to include, but not limited to budget planning, human resource planning and strategic planning.