Stormwater Permitting Section Manager

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking organization focused on environmental preservation. As the Stormwater Permitting Section Manager, you will play a key role in administering statewide stormwater programs, ensuring compliance and providing oversight for permit issuance. This position offers the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, including the regulatory community and citizens, while contributing to the protection of South Carolina's natural resources. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for remote work after your initial employment period. If you are passionate about environmental management and making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

15 Days Annual Leave

15 Days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field and 5 years of environmental experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and 6 years of environmental experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stormwater permitting programs for industrial and municipal systems.
• Provide oversight for engineering plans and assist internal staff.

Skills

Environmental Management

Permit Issuance

Staff Supervision

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences

Job description

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

Introduction/Job Purpose:

The Stormwater Permitting Section Manageradministers statewide programs and supervises staff in functions related to the stormwater permitting programs for industrial, municipal and construction.

Job Duties:

• Oversee the issuance of permits for industrial, construction and municipal storm sewer systems under the NPDES program

• Provide oversight staff reviewing engineering plans and calculations for issuance of permits

• Serves as the program contact for the permit tracking system. Utilizes reporting and other features of permit tracking system to assure program goals are met.

• Provides assistance to internal staff, regulatory community and citizens on stormwater.

• Represent the stormwater program in meetings, conferences and other activities. Participate in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) activities as needed.

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.

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)
• Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions

*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.