Assistant Bureau Chief (Bureau of Regional & Laboratory Services)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $100,000.00 - $126,547.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175215/61008739
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number:: 61008739
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $100,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $115,000.00
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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
This Assistant Bureau Chief position will report to the the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services (BRLS) to provide leadership and oversight of regional offices managing diverse air, land, and water programs. This position will directly supervise Area Directors, ensuring efficient programmatic and administrative operations across multiple environmental programs.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Promote and support the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan.
Employee Performance Management: Ensure timely completion of planning stages and reviews in alignment with Agency guidelines.
Program & Personnel Oversight: Supervises and coordinates with directors, managers, and staff on administrative and programmatic functions.
Personnel , Budget & Procurement: Oversee personnel, fiscal activities, and procurement needs in collaboration with central office administration and leadership.
Technical & Administrative Management: Review, prepare, and manage technical, programmatic, personnel, and financial documents.
Stakeholder Engagement: Respond to internal and external inquiries, including permits, enforcement actions, inspections, legislative requests, and citizen concerns. Represent BRLS in professional and public forums.
Interagency Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with staff from other bureaus, communicate key program and personnel issues, and provide recommendations to the Bureau Chief.
Disaster Response: Serve as a member of the Disaster Coordination Team (DCT), supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 5 years of environmental and supervisory related experience;
or a bachelor's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 6 years of environmental and supervisory related experience.
This position requires frequent overtime and travel, as necessary.
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. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
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:
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you a current or former employee of SCDHEC/SPH or SCDES?
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Do you have a master's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 5 years of environmental and supervisory related experience OR a bachelor's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 6 years of environmental and supervisory related experience?
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Are you willing to work frequent overtime and travel, as necessary?
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Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $100,000 to $115,000?
Required Question
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175215/61008739
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
Closing Date: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number:: 61008739
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $100,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $115,000.00
Opening Date: 04/02/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and complete the application fully, including all current and previous work history and education. You may submit a resume, but it will not be considered as a substitute for completing the entire application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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
This Assistant Bureau Chief position will report to the the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services (BRLS) to provide leadership and oversight of regional offices managing diverse air, land, and water programs. This position will directly supervise Area Directors, ensuring efficient programmatic and administrative operations across multiple environmental programs.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Promote and support the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan.
Employee Performance Management: Ensure timely completion of planning stages and reviews in alignment with Agency guidelines.
Program & Personnel Oversight: Supervises and coordinates with directors, managers, and staff on administrative and programmatic functions.
Personnel , Budget & Procurement: Oversee personnel, fiscal activities, and procurement needs in collaboration with central office administration and leadership.
Technical & Administrative Management: Review, prepare, and manage technical, programmatic, personnel, and financial documents.
Stakeholder Engagement: Respond to internal and external inquiries, including permits, enforcement actions, inspections, legislative requests, and citizen concerns. Represent BRLS in professional and public forums.
Interagency Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with staff from other bureaus, communicate key program and personnel issues, and provide recommendations to the Bureau Chief.
Disaster Response: Serve as a member of the Disaster Coordination Team (DCT), supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 5 years of environmental and supervisory related experience;
or a bachelor's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 6 years of environmental and supervisory related experience.
This position requires frequent overtime and travel, as necessary.
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. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
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
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position may be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a current or former employee of SCDHEC/SPH or SCDES?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a master's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 5 years of environmental and supervisory related experience OR a bachelor's degree in marine, environmental, or natural sciences, or related technical field and at least 6 years of environmental and supervisory related experience?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you willing to work frequent overtime and travel, as necessary?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $100,000 to $115,000?
- Yes
- No
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