Brownfield Project Manager; Geologist​/Hydrologist

Position: Brownfield Project Manager (Geologist/Hydrologist I)
Location: Columbia

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

This position will assist in the implementation of SC's Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Program to meet the requirements of the Small Business Liability Relief & Brownfields Revitalization Act. The program includes Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup, Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund, and State-wide Environmental Assessment program - each funded through individual EPA cooperative agreements.

Job Responsibilities:

* Negotiates contracts with non-responsible parties (NRP) for the assessment and remediation of properties/sites.

* Conducts technical review of Brownfields assessment and cleanup work plans and reports.

* Directs and oversees site-specific environmental assessments and/or cleanups at Brownfields properties.

* Enters, tracks, and maintains project information in the ePermitting database and ensures accuracy of the file management system.

* Other program duties as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering or a bachelor's degree and 30 semester hours in geology/geophysics.

Additional Requirements:

* Ability to review and analyze technical documents and files regarding the assessment and cleanup of sites.

* Ability to provide oversight of the assessment and cleanup of sites.

* Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office suite applications.

* Provide excellent customer service

* Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a culturally competent manner.

* Occasional overnight travel

* Must have a valid driver's license, 10-year driving record that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines, and the ability to drive a state vehicle

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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience working with: CERCLA Statute; environmental sampling methodologies; preparing environmental investigation reports; ePermitting.

* Knowledge of the CERCLA and Brownfields Revitalization Acts.

* Experience in preparing technical work scopes and providing oversight of technical work conducting environmental assessments.

* Hold SC GIT or PG registration.

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.  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 1 year of employment with SCDES, 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.