Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Intermediate (9066)

Work Location: Remote

Office Address (as needed): Columbia, SC 29201

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Possibility for Extension: Yes

Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/Online

Candidate Location Requirement: SC residency not required; candidate must live within a 6-hour driving radius of Columbia, SC due to potential onsite travel

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage hydrogeological projects related to land application and groundwater monitoring sites

• Perform hydrogeological reviews and evaluations for NPDES permits and groundwater impact assessments

• Review proposed projects for potential groundwater impacts and evaluate closure plans for terminated permits

• Utilize SCDES systems such as ePermitting to manage project workflows, documentation, and approvals

• Prepare written technical review comments and recommendations for Permit Engineers

• Initiate and review complex groundwater monitoring plans and specifications for industrial and domestic wastewater facilities

• Coordinate with enforcement, permitting, and intra-agency teams as required

• Maintain groundwater data collection, tracking systems, and project status records

• Provide technical information and guidance to the public, industrial, and agricultural representatives

• Prepare project status reports, presentations, and documentation for upper management

• Ensure assigned projects meet regulatory requirements, schedules, and organizational objectives

Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, or Geological Engineering with at least 1 year of related experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, or Geological Engineering with at least 2 years of related experience

• Completion of ePermitting Power User training

• Strong expertise with ePermitting or an equivalent electronic government permitting application

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of experience performing hydrogeological reviews and evaluations for land application and groundwater monitoring sites

• 5+ years of experience managing databases and using geospatial software

• 5+ years of experience with groundwater hydrogeology, geochemistry, contaminant transport, and hydrogeologic investigation techniques

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering results aligned with organizational goals

• Experience with federal and state groundwater and wastewater permitting and compliance requirements

• Knowledge of state government environmental regulatory policies, procedures, and processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive working knowledge of groundwater hydrogeology, geochemistry, and contaminant transport

• General understanding of environmental programs as they relate to hydrogeology

• Strong database management and geospatial software skills

• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and communicate with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to interpret and apply environmental laws, rules, and regulations

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