About the Role:

Job Responsibilities:

A. Provides Daily Management and Training of the Permit Coordination and Administrative Staff

Provides daily management and training for permit coordination and administrative staff including activities related to permit intake, records requests, public engagement, technical reviews of smaller scale projects, individual residential lot permitting, and permitting of projects located in regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) areas. Provides guidance that ensures section activities are conducted accurately, well documented, within required time frames, and consistent with applicable regulatory requirements. Coordinates with statewide stormwater program. Recommends process improvements and regulatory updates as appropriate. Assists with the development of standard operating procedures. Works together as needed with the Technical Review Section Manager.

B. Perform Project Technical Reviews

Performs project technical reviews and determines if the projects comply with appropriate regulations and permitting requirements by checking construction drawings, SWPPP Report, and engineering design report as appropriate. Coordinates with project applicants and engineering consulting teams.

C. Serves as Program Contact for ePermitting

Serves as program contact for ePermitting and provides reports as needed to ensure that program goals are met. Updates ePermitting application and authorization letter templates as appropriate.

D. Collaborates with Internal Staff, Regulatory Community, and Citizens on Stormwater Activities

Represents the Coastal Stormwater Permitting Program at meetings, conferences, etc. Collaborates with and provides assistance to internal staff, regulated community, and citizens on stormwater. Oversees planning and execution of required public engagement activities associated with permit coverage requests for the Division.

E. Performs Bureau of Coastal Management Emergency Operations and Recovery Roles and other duties as assigned.

• Employee must accurately interpret and apply laws, regulations, permitting requirements, and policies related to the NPDES Construction and State Stormwater Programs.
• Employee must have the ability to advise and manage permitting and administrative staff and demonstrate organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Must be proficient in written and verbal communication and have the ability to make presentations in a group setting.
• Ability to work closely with local government agencies, engineering consultants, applicants, the general public, and others professionally and advise on administrative requirements and technical matters.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Field work and conducting site inspections are occasionally required. Employee must be physically able to walk through uneven terrain and inclement weather. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• This position is located in BCM's Charleston office and will require travel within the eight-county coastal zone and Columbia. This position may require work outside of normal working hours and some overnight travel.