Brownfield Project Manager; Geologist​/Hydrologist

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

Salary: $52,059.00 - $61,100.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: /184459
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date: 2/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: LC10
Position Number::
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,059.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $61,100.00
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
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 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…