ES Division Director / 61015324

Salary: $81,192.00 - $113,730.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194749
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Economic Services
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $113,730.00

Job Duties:

• The Economic Services (ES) Division Director oversees the day to day management of county-level operations related to Economic Services. Responsible for coordinating with other Division Directors, managers, and program staff to ensure services are delivered timely and accurately, and county staff receive training and technical assistance as needed. Manages agency benefit integrity/fraud detection and prevention activities, the state refugee assistance program, and policy formulation and analysis for public assistance programs.

• Directs county-level operations related to economic services eligibility, case processing, and case management. Oversees implementation of improvements / work efficiencies for timely and correct case processing and case management. Supervises regional team leaders for economic services; provides consultative services and direction to County Directors, and ensures staff resources are properly distributed across county offices.

• Oversees agency activities related to benefit integrity/fraud detection and prevention, including: managing economic services benefit integrity staff; serving as project leader for new initiatives and improvements; coordinating with state and federal law enforcement, and other stakeholders.

• Manages the policy formation for TANF, SNAP, and Refugee Assistance; oversees formulation of federal waivers, State Plans and updates as required within time frames set by state and federal regulations; provides ongoing guidance and direction to staff on policy and operations.

• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services, or public administration.

A Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services, or public administration.

Additional Comments
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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

DIVISION: Economic Services / Richland County
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.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services, or public administration?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years - Less than 4 years
• 4 years - Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

Required Question