Regulation Development Coordinator-61006598

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This position is located with the Bureau of Public Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Plans and coordinates Healthcare Quality's regulatory development actions, submissions, reviews, and related activities.

Specific duties include:

Under limited supervision of the director of the Bureau of Public Information and Regulatory Affairs, coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's regulation development actions in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, the DHEC Regulation Development Administrative Procedures Manual, and agency policy. Assists in regulation review and other regulatory initiatives and special projects. Responsible for developing and updating detailed schedules, scopes, and timelines, to include a work plan, and setting up goals. Monitors and reports project status and disseminates plans, schedules, project activities, and reports to the Bureau director, HQ team members, external customers, and the regulated community. Prepares and maintains necessary documentation to support regulation development and review in Healthcare Quality.

Researches, gathers and analyzes data, statutes, decisions, legal articles, and documents. Assists in timely coordinating required input on legislative and regulatory matters and communication with the regulated community and Healthcare Quality staff. Compiles and maintains regulatory research information related to new and existing regulations. Performs other duties as the situation requires, to include but not limited to, assisted in special projects, participates in disaster preparedness and response, and is designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or on-call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

A high school diploma, Paralegal Certificate or an associate degree in paralegal studies, and three (3) years of paralegal experience may be considered equivalent qualifications, upon Classification and Compensation approval.

Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of your transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Qualifications

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, 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.

EEO: 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 South Carolina 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Public Information & Regulatory Affairs. 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 Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Date Posted: 04/13/2024
Job Reference: 160280
Organization: DHEC-Healthcare Quality
Location: Richland County, SC 29223
Category: Project/Program Management

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