Program Manager I (Inspections)

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will direct the operations and activities of the teams charged with completing routine or follow-up inspections of professional and occupational licensing boards.
• You will ensure that quality, timely, and efficient inspections are being conducted, by routinely reviewing and monitoring data, reports, and status updates.
• You will oversee and direct the Agency’s inspection process, including workload distribution, inspection report quality, consistency within statutory authority, and coordinate work related to the enforcement and compliance with inspections.
• You will review pending legislation for the potential impact on teams and direct the implementation of any changes that occur due to legislation.
• You will perform other duties such as directing revisions to guidelines and processes, attending meetings, presenting reports and information, overseeing and promoting training needs, recruitment and retention efforts, and effectively and timely responding to inquiries and requests for information related to inspections.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience. ( A combination of education, relevant training, and experience may be considered in substitution for the bachelor’s degree, upon approval by Human Resources .)

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of regulatory inspection and/or investigative experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of program management principles and methodologies and research techniques.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work in an environment where priorities may change at short notice.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion based on organizational goals and situational pressures.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Other Requirements

• Position works in both an office, with extended periods of sitting and standing, and a field environment.
• May require extended periods of driving and sitting and may require visiting private facilities that are non-ADA compliant.
• Must have a valid SC Driver’s License and provide a 10 year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• May need to bend, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50lbs.
• May require work outside of normal Agency business hours and weekends.
• Occasional local, statewide, and overnight travel.
• Daily filing, data entry, telephone and computer use.

Additional Comments

Benefits Offered

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs