Remedial Project Manager (Geologist/Hydrologist II)

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 Remedial Project Manager for the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. Under general supervision, performs site evaluation and screening activities associated with the investigation and cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. Performs technical reviews and project management duties.  Provides field oversight and manages State contractors.  

• Examine and evaluate plans, specs, engineering reports, etc. for site investigation and cleanup actions at uncontrolled sites.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, state and local governmental officials, and industrial representatives. 
• Direct and oversee State contractors performing environmental response actions.  Oversee responsible party contractors performing response actions.
• Prepare reports on response actions for submission to management.  Enter site information in e-permitting. 
• Perform project management activities related to site response actions.  Under management direction, develop scopes of work and plan and coordinate site activities. 
• Perform other duties as required.  

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

• Ability to negotiate contracts with responsible parties.
• Ability to provide oversight of the assessment and cleanup of sites.
• Knowledge of environmental investigation and remediation techniques (preferably under CERCLA).
• Ability to analyze documents and data in files, draw conclusions, and summarize when necessary
• 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.

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER Training
• South Carolina Professional Geologist license or GIT license

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.

Salary : $57,843 - $86,321