Brownfields Project Manager; Geologist​/Hydrologist II

Position: Brownfields Project Manager (Geologist/Hydrologist II)
Location: Columbia

Salary: $63,337.00 - $70,300.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 181952/
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 11/12/2025
Closing Date: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: LC20
Position Number::  (181952)
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN
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Hiring Range - Min.: $63,337.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,300.00
Opening Date: 11/04/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview.

A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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 serves as the Brownfields Project Manager for the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. Under general supervision will assist in the implementation of SC's Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program. Additionally, the employee will assist administration of a program to meet the requirements of the Small Business Liability Relief & Brownfields Revitalization Act.
Job Responsibilities:

• Negotiates contracts with non-responsible parties (NRP) for the assessment and remediation of properties/sites.
• Manages or supports the oversight of voluntary cleanup of NRP properties. Administers and oversees site-specific environmental assessments and/or cleanups at Brownfields properties.
• Supports the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (SBLR&BRA) requirements for SC's Brownfields/VCP.
• Assists in the implementation of the VCP in South Carolina to include the review and oversight of work performed by EPA Grantees.
• Performs related duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering and one (1) year of related experience.
• A master's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to review and analyze technical documents and files regarding the assessment and cleanup of sites.
• Provide oversight of the assessment and cleanup of sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a culturally competent manner.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• 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:
  Microsoft Office applications; 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. Click 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
• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

• Remote Work: The option to…