Regional Program Manager (Program Manager I)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Aiken, SC 29803
Description:
Salary: $76,191.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173906/61007768
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61007768 (173906)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $76,191.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $86,574.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
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
Job Purpose:
This position will serve as the Regional Program Manager for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Midlands Aiken office. Assist in the direction and management of all staff and environmental programs.
Job Responsibilities:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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 Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of related environmental experience or a master's degree in related technical field and 3 years of environmental related experience?
02
Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
03
The hiring range for this position is $76,191 - $86,754 (maybe?). This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?
04
Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
05
This position is headquartered in Aiken. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?
06
Please describe why you are interested in this position.
07
Please describe your experience in conceiving, designing, and implementing an improved process with a team.
08
Are you able to obtain a NNSA security badge for access to the Savannah River Site?
Required Question
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173906/61007768
Agency: SCDES-Regional & Lab Ops
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61007768 (173906)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $76,191.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $86,574.00
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
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
Job Purpose:
This position will serve as the Regional Program Manager for the Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services Midlands Aiken office. Assist in the direction and management of all staff and environmental programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in directing and supervising staff of the Environmental Affairs, Bureau of Regional and Laboratory Services (BRLS), Midlands Aiken Air, Land, and Federal programs. Support management in planning, monitoring, scheduling and auditing staff performance, accuracy, workload distribution and program needs. Complete Employee Performance and Management System documents and other administrative requirements in a timely manner. Responsible for developing strategies and managing workload of staff to ensure program commitments are met or exceeded and that regulations are appropriately enforced. Advise Regional Director of staffing and resource needs; conduct staff meetings and provide information to staff.
- Prepare or supervise responses to internal and external inquiries concerning BRLS related matters, including but not limited to: permits, projects, enforcement actions, inspections, constituent/legislative inquiries, media inquiries and citizen complaints/inquiries. Attends and makes presentations to professional organizations and public interest groups as requested; makes presentations to the Board, legislators and the Governor's Office.
- Perform all duties required to ensure that the office meets daily requirements in the absence of the Regional Director.
- Coordinate issues (regulation development, training, inspection goals, etc.) between assigned program areas and all of the region. Participate in agency committees and task forces that make decisions on policies, procedures and regulations having statewide impacts. Provide multimedia or single media technical assistance on state and federal environmental laws, regulations, standards and policies to other staff and the public.
- Serves and supports the regional Environmental Response Team as needed. May be required to assist in emergency events. Assure satisfactory response to spills of oil or chemicals and to other environmental emergencies.
- Perform other duties as required, which includes attending periodic staff meetings and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of related environmental experience or a master's degree in related technical field and 3 years of environmental related experience.
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 Requirements:
- 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 effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal environmental health (air, land, and federal regulations.
- Supervisory experience and experience leading an environmental health team.
- Data management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
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 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
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan
- State Optional Retirement Program
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
Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4 years of related environmental experience or a master's degree in related technical field and 3 years of environmental related experience?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?
- Yes
- No
03
The hiring range for this position is $76,191 - $86,754 (maybe?). This position will be offered at the lower end of the hiring range. If you are the selected candidate and offered this position, are you willing to accept the salary at the lower end of the hiring range?
- Yes
- No
04
Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
05
This position is headquartered in Aiken. This position requires you to physically report to the designated headquarters daily. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
06
Please describe why you are interested in this position.
07
Please describe your experience in conceiving, designing, and implementing an improved process with a team.
08
Are you able to obtain a NNSA security badge for access to the Savannah River Site?
- Yes
- No
Required Question