Assessment & Non-Permitted Petroleum Section Manager (PM I)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Richland, SC 29675
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175637/61009608
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61009608 (175637)
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: 04/15/2025
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:
Under limited supervision, the Assessment & Non-Permitted Petroleum Section Manager will direct, supervise, and manage all aspects of the Assessment and Non-Permitted Petroleum (NPP) Section of the Underground Storage Tank Management Division. Position has statewide responsibility for implementation of risk-based corrective action process for petroleum releases from USTs and Non-Permitted Petroleum releases.
Job Responsibilities:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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 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 Columbia, South Carolina. 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.
Required Question
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175637/61009608
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61009608 (175637)
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: 04/15/2025
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:
Under limited supervision, the Assessment & Non-Permitted Petroleum Section Manager will direct, supervise, and manage all aspects of the Assessment and Non-Permitted Petroleum (NPP) Section of the Underground Storage Tank Management Division. Position has statewide responsibility for implementation of risk-based corrective action process for petroleum releases from USTs and Non-Permitted Petroleum releases.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversees all of the responsibility for the Assessment and NPP Section, to include but not limited to, assignment and coordination of site rehabilitation activities to assess UST releases and transfer to corrective action or closure; oversight of cleanup activities for non-permitted petroleum program; development and tracking of annual goals and workload; and daily operations of the section.
- Fund Management. Oversees management of contractual efforts to ensure that unobligated funds are made available for sites that quality. Manage approval of contracts, cost agreements and invoices to ensure commitment of site rehabilitation funds. Oversee procurement of contractor services to ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
- Personnel Supervision. Completes EPMS plans and reviews; provide individual training, coaching and counseling; delegate work assignment; ensure implementation of DHEC strategic plan; monitor progress and productivity of staff. Conduct individual meetings and periodic section meetings with staff. Addresses personnel matters associated with section staff in accordance with agency policies.
- Marginal. Perform other duties as requested to include, but not limited to, attending meetings, conducting presentations, serve on committees, and assist Director and upper management as needed. Provide assistance with preparation of regulatory, grant and management reports. Assist with Freedom of Information and other requests for information.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A master's degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience.
- Or a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of environmental 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 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:
- A strong knowledge of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to underground storage tanks, petroleum, and contaminated media.
- Ability to interpret complex data.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and general public.
- Ability to plan and direct work assignments of professional and technical work.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of hydrology and geology.
- Must have the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision making and possess effective organizational ability in carrying out assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project management experience associated with clean-up of contaminated sites.
- Geologist in Training (GIT) License; Professional Geologists (PG) License
- Engineer in Training (EIT) License; Professional Engineer (PE) License
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 Columbia, South Carolina. 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.
Required Question