Air Permitting Division Director

Air Permitting Division Director

Salary

$79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

61009215/190866

Agency

SCDES-Air

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH50

Position Number:

61009215

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN12

Hiring Range - Min.

$88,305.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$111,500.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume and cover letter may be reviewed but not used to to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (i.e. completeness, accuracy, grammar, spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of information will disqualify you from consideration for the position. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets Preservation

Do you love South Carolina and protecting the environment?

Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us!

We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!

Science | Service | Sustainability

• INTERNAL POSTING - ONLY CURRENT SCDES EMPLOYEES ARE ELEGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION*

Under very limited supervision, directs, supervises, administers, and plans the statewide air quality permitting program that adheres to all state and federal air pollution control regulations and standards. Coordinates air quality control and other environmental activities with other divisions, bureaus, and related state and federal agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the divisions programs to include statewide air quality construction and operating permits. Monitors all division activities to ensure compliance with federal and/or state regulations. Delegates authority properly, identifies and corrects areas of deficiency.

• Provides program direction. Continually reviews all program activities anticipating needed changes to divisions program. Develops and implements changes as needed.

• Consults with and advises superiors on bureau matters. Attends bureau staff meetings and provides routine briefings to supervisors on major division activities. Supervises, manages, and coordinates planning of new initiatives and implementation of air regulations ensuring timely, appropriate incorporation of state and federal requirements.

• Represents the division and bureau for air permitting related matters. Participates in public meetings and hearings. Attends EPA, AAPCA, and SESARM meetings as required. Meets with legislators, committees, and Governors office as required. Attends and makes presentations to professional organizations and public interest groups.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in engineering, natural sciences, business or public administration or related technical field and six (6) years of experience in the field of environmental health or environmental quality control,

OR

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural sciences, business or public administration, or a related technical field* and seven (7) years of experience in the field of environmental health or environmental quality control.

A degree in engineering from a program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Degrees in a related technical field include, but are not limited to, earth sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, soil science, environmental science, mathematics, etc.

Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience with ePermitting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of South Carolina and Federal air quality regulations and their implementation.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment and foster positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Must understand and apply current agency management practices and consistently demonstrate alignment with the agency's Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Occasional travel throughout the state and out of state.
• Occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in South Carolina is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of air quality regulations and their implementation.

Additional Comments

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. 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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Are you a current employee of SCDES?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, please provide the license number.

05

The hiring range for this position is $88,305 - $111,500. This role will be offered at the lower end of that range. If selected, are you willing to accept a starting salary at the lower end of the hiring range?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency SCDES-Air Address 2600 Bull Street

Columbia , South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2687

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.