Project Manager

Title:  Project Manager

(EHM II)

Location: Columbia United States

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

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Science | Service | Sustainability

Job Purpose:

This position serves as an Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program (ESOP) Project Manager for the Bureau of Regional and Lab Services. You will assist with development and implementation of the ESOP in support of SCDES' roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina's environment and natural resources.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing & implementing Environmental Surveillance and Oversight Program (ESOP) monitoring projects at the Savannah River Site (SRS) for the BEHS Midlands-Aiken office.
• Perform duties associated with environmental monitoring on SRS as related to data evaluation, report preparation, extensive field work, sampling, equipment maintenance, sample transport, sample prep, lab support and following established quality assurance/quality control and chain of custody policies and procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and field support to other ESOP project managers as needed to help complete requirements.
• Attend training opportunities to maintain current knowledge of applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to environmental monitoring.
• Perform all functions in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures manual.
• Complete all necessary administrative task and documentation as required and requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which includes attending periodic staff meeting and training.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience.
• or an associate degree in a related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience.
• or bachelor's degree in a related technical field.

Note: Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, Earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.

• Work independently in a field environment.

• Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.

• Work in all reasonable weather conditions and access non-traditional work environments.

• May require:

• Daily travel throughout the state.

• Occasional overnight travel.

• Participation on the Environmental Response Team and is subject to on call or call back 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with environmental monitoring methods and associated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of principles associated with radiological samples and source material.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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 here 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 6 months to 1 year of employment, 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.