Salary: $55,651.00 - $64,424.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 170637/61008234
Agency: SCDES-Land & Waste
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
Closing Date: 11/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: JB50
Position Number:: 61008234
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range - Min.: $55,651.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $64,424.00
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
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 will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. 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.
Job ResponsibilitiesCareers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo 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 | SustainabilityThis position is located in the Recycling Education, Technical Assistance, & Trust Fund Administration Section of the Mining and Solid Waste Management Division of the Bureau of Land and Waste Management. The project manager for the Don't Waste Food SC (DWFSC) oversees the development and implementation of the outreach campaign. The campaign - the first statewide initiative of its kind - is designed to: Increase the awareness of the economic, environmental, and social impacts of wasting food and inspire individuals, communities, restaurants, caterers, hospitals, schools, colleges/universities, and other organizations to take action to reduce wasted food through prevention and donation and recover unwanted food through composting and other practices.
Job Duties:- As project manager for the DWFSC campaign develops and implements work plans that include goals and objectives, budget, and overall coordination with internal and external partners.
- Promotes the campaign through media and social media; collects and posts success stories. (e.g., public service announcements, billboards, local, state, and national presentations, and workshops). Keeps DWFSC web pages and printed material updated.
- Serves as lead on community engagement and secures DWFSC ambassadors that will become local champions. This responsibility will include local and regional training workshops, a tool kit and recognition program.
- Works with schools, colleges, and universities to set up food waste prevention initiatives.
- Works with businesses, restaurants, hospitals, prisons, and other organizations to set up food waste prevention initiatives.
- Works with local food banks and food rescue organizations to improve donations.
- Measures campaign use and results (e.g., Ambassadors trained, participation in the campaign, analyzing reported disposal and composting numbers, assisting with Office grant programs that target schools, colleges, universities, and more.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and four years of environmental health or related experience.
Additional Requirements:- Ability to work well with others and as part of a team
- Ability to write and edit well
- Ability to make effective presentations
- Ability to coordinate and hold workshops
- Ability to conduct media interviews
- Ability to provide effective community engagement
- Must possess the creativity to see what is needed for the campaign and the ability to develop it
- Must possess familiarity with social media platforms
- May require occasional travel for local, statewide, regional, and national requests
- 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of waste reduction, recycling, and composting
- Experience working with a variety of stakeholders
- Ability to create and present a product that it is designed to be understood and used for providing our clients the tools to do their part in preventing wasted food
Additional CommentsSCDES 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)
- Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions
*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 payBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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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Do you have a bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field; or an associate degree in the natural or physical sciences* or related technical field and two years of environmental health or related experience; or high school diploma and four years of environmental health or related experience?
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Do you have experience creating/making presentations? If so, please describe.
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Do you have experience organizing/setting up events? If so, please describe.
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Do you have experience creating and managing social media content? If so, please describe.
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Do you experience dealing with media outlets? If so, please describe.
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Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $55,651 to $64,424?
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Are you a current or former employee of SCDHEC/SCDES?
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