Coastal Zone Consistency Project Manager (EHM II)

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field
• OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience
• OR a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related 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 may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
 
Additional Requirements:

• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to make presentations in a group setting
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner
• Work effectively in a team oriented environment, and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry and government officials
• Work independently in a field environment
• Work in all reasonable weather conditions
• Access non-traditional work environments
• Must maintain a professional personal appearance
• Must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness and disaster relief/recovery in accordance with Department policy
• Routine in-state travel and occasional travel may be required

• Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, policies and information sources related to the SC Coastal Management Program
• Knowledge of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act

The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and 401(k)/457(b) plans
• Flexible Schedules: The option to work partially remote or obtain an alternate work schedule may be available after 6 months of employment

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
 
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
 
This position requires the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
 
We reserve the right to rescind any conditional employment offer in the event you fail to comply with the requirements outlined in the conditional offer of employment or other requirements of state or federal law.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Control’s (Division/Bureau). The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Environmental Services to assume the environmental-related functions of DHEC.