Groundwater & Permitting Project Manager - Remote Eligible

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

S.C. retirement program

Remote work option after 1 year

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services seeks a Project Manager for the Facilities Permitting/Groundwater Protection division to guide groundwater-related permitting and monitoring for wastewater facilities across the state.

The role emphasizes hydrogeology expertise, regulatory interpretation, and proactive engagement with the public, industry, and agencies to ensure compliant project delivery and accurate records in the ePermitting system.

Qualifications

• Requires master's degree in natural/physical sciences or related field and 1 year of environmental health experience; or bachelor's degree and 2 years; or associate degree and 4 years; or high school diploma and 6 years.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance strategies is expected.
• Experience performing field inspections and providing technical assistance.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and prepare written evaluations and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrogeological site evaluations and feasibility assessments for land application sites.
• Provide written review comments and recommendations for Permit Engineers.
• Maintain accurate project records in the ePermitting system.
• Review groundwater monitoring plans and related data for industrial facilities.
• Assist with land application questions and inspections for agricultural sites.
• Communicate with public and stakeholders and coordinate tasks across teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Field inspections

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Program evaluation

Education

Master's degree in natural/physical sciences or related field

Bachelor's degree in natural/physical sciences or related field

Associate degree in natural/physical sciences or related field

High school diploma with six years environment health experience

Tools

ePermitting

Job description

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services seeks a Project Manager for the Facilities Permitting/Groundwater Protection division to guide groundwater-related permitting and monitoring for wastewater facilities across the state.

The role emphasizes hydrogeology expertise, regulatory interpretation, and proactive engagement with the public, industry, and agencies to ensure compliant project delivery and accurate records in the ePermitting system.