Facilities Management Manager - Environmental

Richland County School District One • South Carolina • 1w ago

Position Type:
  CLASSIFIED/BUILDING SERVICES

Date Posted:
  11/24/2025

Location:
  BUILDING SERVICES

Richland County School District One, South Carolina
Classification Description

Classification Title: Facilities Management Manager – Environmental Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
240 Days
Salary Range: $60,820.61 - $84,555.84

General Statement of Job
Manages environmental and safety programs under the direction of the Coordinator of Environmental Services. Responsible for interpreting, developing, and implementing district environmental programs to ensure compliance with local, state, federal and other regulatory agency requirements. Coordinate Facilities Management (FM) safety and training programs per applicable regulatory requirements. Manage various capital projects assigned by the Coordinator of Environmental Services.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Manages all aspects of the Richland One’s Asbestos Management Program to ensure compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
Manages Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program, including receiving work order and investigating all district and/or public complaints. Coordinate staff and contractor efforts and provide timely response actions.
Manage/schedule all inspections, testing, and remediation of mold, lead, and/or other hazardous materials. Meet with contractors and stakeholders on site to communicate and implement remediation plans, including documented close-out upon completion.
Manage the district’s hazardous materials recycling/disposal program as it relates to chemicals, paints, science lab materials, light tubes, etc…
Manage FM’s hazardous communication program, including training and maintenance of a web-based SDS program.
Manage capital projects as assigned by Coordinator.
Manages the district’s fire extinguisher program, including annual testing and recertification
Develops and monitors maintenance and custodial safety programs, including providing/conducting periodic training sessions, inspections, and awareness programs.
Provide technical assistance to maintenance and project managers, engineers, maintenance and custodial supervision, to ensure all work performed is in compliance with district environmental guidelines and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Oversee various budgets and projects related to environmental and safety issues.
Maintains the Underground Storage Tank (UST) inventory and ensures regulatory compliance.
Stays abreast of recent developments and innovations related to the environmental and safety field. Actively participates in appropriate professional organizations (membership is recommended)
Provides building material samples for laboratory analysis to determine the extent of environmental hazards prior to any demolition work.
Operates a variety of equipment, such as environmental testing equipment, computer, printer, fax machine, calculator, copier, telephone, drafting equipment and safety gear.
Additional Duties:
Coordinates chemical and other inventory management activities for the Coordinator.
Performs general office duties as necessary, including maintaining accurate records and files, copying documents, etc.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Training
Requires post-secondary education in environmental related management (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or other relevant field supplemented by five years of environmental/safety management experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required. Must have a valid SC driver’s license without moving violations.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including a computer, telephone, calculator, drafting tools, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of five to ten pounds.
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communications:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes coordinating information and projects with a variety of groups and individuals, and receiving assignments and/or direction from the Director.
Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read a variety of laws, policies and procedures, technical and professional studies, budget documents, laboratory analysis reports, technical manuals, policy and procedural manuals, codes, specifications, blueprints and architectural drawings, etc. Requires the ability to prepare status reports, policies, budget reports, training lesson plans, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including electrical, mechanical and civil engineering, etc.
Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use advanced applications of algebra, geometry and statistics.
Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree.

Physical Communications:
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Job Knowledge:
Has a thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the FM Department, as well as an understanding of the operations of the Facilities Management Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Environmental Manager. Is knowledgeable in the codes, laws, ordinance, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has thorough knowledge of the organization of the department and or related department and agencies. Has knowledge of environmental agencies. Has knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of evaluation and planning. Is able to investigate problem areas and present ideas and recommendations effectively addressing the issues. Has considerable knowledge of current environmental policies codes, trends and innovations. Is able to coordinate information and activities between District staff and contracted personnel as required to maintain effective and efficient project progress. Knows how to apply managerial concepts and principles. Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other department as required. Has the ability to use independent judgement as needed in performing routine and non-routine tasks. Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Is able to read and interpret codes, blueprints, specifications, budget documents and related materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Knows how to prepare various reports and records with accuracy and in a timely manner. Has a comprehensive knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other department, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational, technical and human relations skills. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has skills in the use of computers. Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and practices. Has skills in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with all District departments and divisions, co-workers and the public.
Quantity of Work:
Performs described "Specific Duties and Responsibilities" and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets standards and expectations of the District.

Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work.   Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, District policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Remains accountable to assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance:
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to District policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. Strives to anticipate work to be done, and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur, and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction, and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with District policy or procedures, etc.) Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the District.
Relationships:
Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and District benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all District employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the District and to project a good District image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the District. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the District. Interacts effectively with higher management, professionals and the public.
Coordination of Work:
Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety:
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the District and various regulatory agencies. Sees that standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.