Posting number: 190952

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Quality

Job classification: Program Manager I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Law Enforcement, Management, Investigative, Research, Program Management

Summary

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Under limited supervision of the Director of the Bureau of Public Information and Regulatory Affairs, leads and manages the Regulatory Affairs Section, which includes assistance and coordination of healthcare Quality's regulatory activities, assistance and coordination of enforcement actions, exception/variance requests, reconsideration requests, and performs other assigned duties. Oversees and manages the regulation development coordinator and the enforcement coordinator positions.

Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's regulation development actions in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, the DPH Regulation Development Administrative Procedures Manual, and agency policy, Coordinates regulation reviews and other regulatory Initiatives and special projects. Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality enforcement actions in accordance with agency policy. Coordinates and manages tasks associated with Healthcare Quality's exception/variance requests and reconsideration requests in accordance with agency policy. Perform fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promote workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees. Perform all other duties as required, including participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.

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State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience with administration and enforcement of regulatory program. At least three (3) years of experience in management.

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.

Qualifications

A law degree and/or admission to the South Carolina Bar.

Supplemental information

EEO: The Department of Public Health 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess 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 Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
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.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.

Regulatory Affairs Director-61160703

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