Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section Manager; PM

Job Responsibilities

Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section Manager serves as the Section Manager for the Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section for the Bureau of Air Quality. Under limited supervision, you will direct and coordinate the development of regulations, maintain the State Implementation Plan (SIP), and oversee the review of ambient air monitoring data.

• Supervises technical staff within the Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section.
• Plans and directs air program activities in relation to regional and national initiatives and studies, based on air quality monitoring trends and other air related data.
• Directs and coordinates planning and development of air quality regulations and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions, ensuring timely, appropriate incorporation of state and federal initiatives.
• Oversees the coordination, review, and validation of ambient monitoring data and other related factors to determine short- and long-term trends for air quality criteria pollutants by utilizing appropriate methodologies.
• Conducts meetings, conferences, hearings, and training on air regulations.
• Provides updates to Air program management and staff.
• Represents the Bureau at interdepartmental and intergovernmental meetings and conferences.

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and six (6) years of environmental experience.
• A master’s degree in the natural or physical sciences, public health or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental experience.

• 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.
• May require:
• Occasional travel throughout the state.
• Occasional overnight travel.

• Experience with, or knowledge of, air quality related activities.
• Knowledge of air quality regulations and their implementation.
• Knowledge of the principles of ambient air monitoring, sampling, and data analysis.
• Data management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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.
• 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.
• State Optional Retirement Program.
• Remote Work:
  The option to work remotely 2 days per week is available after successful completion of 1 year of employment with SCDES, based on job functions.