Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 177182
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Executive Office Division
Opening Date: 06/16/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61128123
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
Opening Date: 07/10/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
This employee will be responsible for assisting the Conservation Property Coordinator within the SCDNR Office of Environmental Programs (OEP).

Job Duties Include:

• Working with SCDNR GIS staff to maintain and manage the agency property files in hard copy and digital versions, including Perceptive Content and the Property Filing Cabinet Database.
• Assisting with maintaining and managing the Habitat Protection Committee property database.
• Guiding the development of any reporting and end user functionality.
• Assisting the Conservation Property Coordinator in procuring, tracking receipt of, and reviewing due diligence items for an acquisition, donation, trade or land sale to include:
  • appraisals, boundary surveys/plats, draft deeds, phase I environmental assessments, building assessments, title research, etc.
• Assisting in the coordination of requests to use for DNR property with agency staff including, but not limited to the Legal Office, the Office of Environmental Programs Director, and land management/botany/archaeology staff.
• Maintaining request for use records and databases that track impacts allowed on agency property.
• Assisting the Conservation Property Coordinator in executing the efforts of the Agency's Habitat Protection Committee.
• Attending all HPC meetings, taking notes for reporting to the Conservation Property Coordinator, and helping to facilitate the meeting by navigating the HPC database during meetings.
• Preparing any real property asset reports (state, federal or otherwise) and tracking/accounting needed for audits, grant match requirements, etc.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Department's mission and natural resource interests. Specialized knowledge and experience in real estate coordinating use of land agreements (e.g., utility easements, leases, etc.). Knowledge and ability to review real estate documents (e.g., deeds, plats, easements, deed restrictions, conservation easements, title opinions, phase I environmental site assessments, and building assessments). Knowledge and familiarity with GIS mapping, applications and uses for analysis of data. Knowledge of computer software programs for word processing, data base management and project tracking. Knowledge of real estate policies, laws, and rules specifically governing the Department's real estate process, as well as knowledge of external conservation partners and land protection efforts. Ability to provide clear, concise and technically accurate information in both written and oral form about a property for the agency Conservation Property Coordinator. In addition, the employee should have the ability to multitask and understand processes and property details in order to present technical information to peers, supervisors, elected officials, etc.; efficient and well-organized and possess a valid SC drivers license; ability to work in the office and travel to remote outdoor locations, including areas only accessible by foot or boat. Prefer the employee have GIS, project management skills and real estate experience.
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.
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Are you currently employed with SCDNR?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have AT LEAST a bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of relevant program experience?

• Yes
• No

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