Regulatory Affairs Section Director; Program Coordinator II

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Under limited supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Public Information and Regulatory Affairs, leads and manages the Regulatory Affairs Section, which includes assistance and coordination of Healthcare Quality’s regulatory activities, assistance and coordination of enforcement actions, exception/variance requests, reconsideration requests, and performs other assigned duties. Oversees and manages the regulation development coordinator and the enforcement coordinator positions.

Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's regulation development actions in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, the DPH Regulation Development Administrative Procedures Manual, and agency policy. Coordinates regulation reviews and other regulatory initiatives and special projects. Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's enforcement actions in accordance with agency policy. Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's exception/variance requests and reconsideration requests in accordance with agency policy.

Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees.

Performs all other duties as required, including participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Three (3) years of experience in management of a regulatory program, and/or involvement with rule making and legislation. Knowledge and understanding of the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act.

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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

A law degree and/or admission to the S.C. Bar.

EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD
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If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

* Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.