Environmental Health Manager III-60015076

The State of South Carolina is hiring an Environmental Health Manager III to oversee indoor air quality and manage asbestos and lead paint abatement projects in various facilities. Responsibilities include project management, field inspections, safety training, and compliance monitoring. Candidates need a high school diploma with four years of relevant experience or a related bachelor's degree. Knowledge of environmental laws and effective communication skills are essential.
Job Responsibilities

Environmental Health Manager III

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an experienced Building/Grounds Specialist III to join the team! Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor’s Mansion, and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role, you will provide technical services and project management to support Facilities Management in worker and workplace safety, particularly as it relates to the management of asbestos, lead paint and indoor air quality in the workplace.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Health Manager III:
• Manage the planning, design, and execution of indoor air quality remediation and Asbestos and Lead Paint Abatement projects as required to ensure that all work processes performed are in accordance with established guidelines and regulations. This includes managing the work of professional consultants, contractors and coordinating with building tenants.
• Perform field inspections as necessary to verify, inspect, and test suspected asbestos material and lead paint in facilities. Document the existence, condition and/or potential for disturbance in accordance with established guidelines and regulations. Update asbestos Operations & Maintenance Manuals as necessary.
• Perform field inspections as necessary to verify, inspect, and test indoor air quality conditions in facilities, to ensure that the air quality in all facilities is maintained in accordance with established guidelines. Prepare reports as necessary to document conditions and record any remedial actions.
• Conduct asbestos safety training for new and existing FM employees using established policies and procedures to meet OSHA guidelines for worker protection.
• Manage the Facilities Management Refrigerant Program to ensure compliance with established policies and regulations. Monitor leak rates from stationary, non-residential refrigeration, adhere to record-keeping requirements, and prepare EPA/DHEC reporting.
• Perform other job duties as assigned, including disaster assistance.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in environmental health programs or radiological health. A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Additional Requirements:
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures particularly as relevant to asbestos and safety.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of environmental monitoring.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Possess a DHEC AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector License and a valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations related to architecture, engineering, construction and building codes as they relate to asbestos.
• Ability to manage politically sensitive projects.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' experience in an Asbestos related field.
• Professional registration as an Architect or Engineer.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration 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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration 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)
• 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.