Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist (Environmental Health Manager Iii)

This position is located in the Mining and Solid Waste Management Division of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The individual will manage multiple projects to assist local governments and business recycling programs.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the principal point of contact for local governments
• Maintain knowledge of programs and offer/provide technical assistance
• Manage and encourage participation in Recycle Right SC Campaign, manage Recycle Here SC web maintenance and conduct site visits
• Serve as the project manager for Smart Business Recycling Program by promoting and implementing the program
• Prioritize business reporting, offer annual awards program and coordinate with local government business recycling programs
• Assist with SC Solid Waste Management Annual Report as needed
• Promote, assist, review, coordinate and track grant funding available and provided to local governments
• Promote large competitive grants on priority issues as possible (e.g., organics recovery)
• Approve artwork using grant funding
• Work with outside stakeholders and partners (e.g., Carolina Recycling Association, The Recycling Partnership, SC Department of Commerce)
• Other duties as assigned

A master's degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and one year of environmental health or related experience; or a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and four years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and six years of environmental health or related experience.

*These fields include but are not limited to branches relating to Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, etc.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience and/or working knowledge of solid waste management
• Must be able to write and edit documents well
• Must be be able to make professional presentations
• Must be able to work independently and on team projects
• Must be able to switch projects immediately, respond to sudden requests and meet deadlines
• In-state and out-of-state travel may be required
• 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

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.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

• This Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
• This position requires 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.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Flexible Schedules: alternate or remote work schedules may be available

Employment Type: FTE - Full-Time