Coastal Zone Consistency Project Manager (EHM II)

United States

Job Responsibilities

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Serves as the Coastal Zone Consistency Project Manager within the Coastal Zone Consistency Section in the Charleston Office. Under limited supervision, performs policy-based reviews of coastal zone consistency requests including professional drawings and analytical documents to ensure compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Program. Provides professional guidance and assistance to local governments, land developers, consultants, public officials and citizens.

Responsibilities:

Performs policy-based reviews of requests for consistency with the SC Coastal Zone Management Program. Ensures State and Federal Consistency reviews follow established timeframes, processes and procedures in coordination with partner programs and agencies. Conducts occasional follow up of decisions to ensure compliance with the SCDES BCM coastal zone consistency certification requirements.
Maintains organized, accurate and comprehensive certification files, ensuring all relevant information is in the file. Ensures the consistency/permitting database is updated and maintained with current and complete information for all projects.
Provides professional and advisory services to local governments, consultants, land developers, citizens and other public officials.
Represents the interest of SCDES BCM at meetings, hearings and court proceedings. Speaks before organizations or groups. Provides expert evidentiary testimony.
Remains current with all emergency response, structure inventory, and damage assessment responsibilities, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned in regard to SCDES BCM Emergency Response Plan to natural disasters and man-made significant incidents.
Performs other relevant duties, as needed. Assists with certification reporting.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related scientific field
OR an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and at least one (1) year of environmental health or related experience
OR a high school diploma or GED and at least three (3) years of environmental health or related experience

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may 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:

Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to make presentations in a group setting.
Communicate clearly and concisely in both an oral and written manner.
Work effectively in a team-oriented environment, and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry and government officials.
Work independently in a field environment.
Work in all reasonable weather conditions.
Access non-traditional work environments.
Must maintain a professional personal appearance.
Must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness and disaster relief/recovery in accordance with Department policy.
Routine in-state travel and occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, policies and information sources related to the SC Coastal Management Program.
Knowledge of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.

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.

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