RCRA Federal Facilities Section Manager

Salary: $76,191.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175640/61009579
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 610009579(175640)
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
The RCRA Federal Facilities Section Manager manages the RCRA Federal Facilities Section. Directs and manages activities of technical staff for RCRA permitting and corrective action at active / former military installations in South Carolina, and at the DOE Savannah River Site (SRS); manages the DoD State Memorandum of Agreement (DSMOA) Cooperative Agreement budget requests, workflow, and reporting requirements. Manages requirements for the Site Treatment Plan budgeting process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Stay current with the remedial work efforts for each DoD facility and convert that knowledge into Department resources needs with regards to the coordination of the DSMOA. Stay current on Department status of meeting current year needs of DoD and DOE facilities as reflected in the Joint Execution Plans (JEPs), SRS Federal Facility Agreement (FFA), and SRS Site Treatment Plan (STP).
• Plans and supervises activities of technical staff in RCRA permitting and corrective action activities
• Provide programmatic and technical guidance to staff who review complex hazardous waste cleanup activities to ensure consistent decisions.
• Provide technical and professional consultation to the public and government officials on matters of environmental concern.
• Ensure appropriate staff training needs are identified and accomplished, and employee performance evaluations are completed in accordance with Department policy.
• Assist Director with administrative and programmatic duties as required. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of experience.
• Or a master's degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health, or related technical field and five (5) 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:

• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of federal and state environmental laws, rules and regulations governing radioactive waste and infectious waste.
• Thorough knowledge of state administrative, personnel, budgetary, and legislative procedures. A
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the public, to plan, and direct activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist

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

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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 relevant experience?

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• No

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Are you a current or previous DHEC or SCDES employee?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require SCDES sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No

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The hiring range for this position is $76,191 - $86,574. 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

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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

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Please describe why you are interested in this position.
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Please describe your experience in conceiving, designing, and implementing a improved process with a team.
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