Air Permitting Section Manager (PM I)

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under very limited supervision, the Air Permitting Section Manager leads the Metals and Chemicals Permit Section within the Bureau of Air Quality's Air Permitting Division. This position ensures that required permits for the regulated community in South Carolina are issued in accordance with state and federal requirements. The Section Manager serves as a technical expert and provides guidance to internal and external stakeholders while supporting the administration and continuous improvement of air quality permitting activities.

Requirements

A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and five (5) years of related environmental experience; OR A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of related environmental experience.
Extensive knowledge of state and federal air laws and regulations.
Detailed technical knowledge of air permitting.
Ability to manage technical staff, organize permitting activities, and provide technical leadership and guidance on air regulatory activities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage various workloads and ensure proper implementation of the state permitting program.
Proficiency in using computers, agency computer systems, and ePermitting.
Ability to communicate effectively with agency engineering staff, consultants, and industry representatives.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with all levels of government, industry, and the general public.
Some overnight, evening, and late-night travel is required for public meetings, hearings, and other work-related events.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Certified Public Manager (CPM), Associate Public Manager (APM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Engineer in Training (EIT).

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise a section of technical staff through established management procedures, providing formal and informal technical direction and guidance to ensure permits are issued in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Serve as a technical expert and provide professional advice to staff, the regulated community, government officials, the public, and other interested parties regarding air quality and air permitting programs.
Prepare and/or review staff documents to ensure appropriate permits are issued in accordance with state and federal air quality and other environmental requirements.
Represent the Metals and Chemicals Permit Section, Division of Air Permitting, and Bureau of Air Quality at meetings, conferences, seminars, and similar events as a technical expert in matters related to air quality, in particular, air permitting.
Develop or oversee the development of policies, procedures, regulations, and guidance to ensure the air quality program remains current with state and federal requirements.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Job Stability & Purposeful Work
Great Benefits: Including paid holidays, 30 total days of leave per year, insurance options for you and your family, and retirement benefit choices.
Career Growth: Grow professionally with ongoing training, skill-building opportunities, and room for advancement.
Work-Life Balance
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
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 (SCRS)
State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
The option to work remotely up to 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions and with supervisor approval.