Applications Manager – (IT Manager II)

Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science | Service | SustainabilityOffice of Technology Applications ManagerWe are seeking a savvy, solutions-driven Applications Manager to lead the planning, development, support, and optimization of the agency’s core applications and legacy systems. This mid-level leadership role is ideal for someone with strong IT and project management expertise who thrives at the intersection of technology, customer service, and environmental applications.
As Applications Manager, you will oversee critical systems-including the Environmental Permitting and Agency Legacy Systems (EFIS and ePermitting), IMAP, SDWIS, BFMS, LIMS, financial/administrative platforms, and integrations with third-party solutions-ensuring efficiency, security, and reliability. You’ll manage staff and contractors, collaborate with leadership, and champion continuous improvement to strengthen the agency’s IT posture.Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IT professionals and contractors responsible for the development, support, and maintenance of agency applications.

• Oversee system performance, uptime, optimization, and disaster recovery planning.

• Collaborate with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Security Section to ensure compliance with IT security policies and protocols.

• Evaluate business needs and recommend scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.

• Direct project planning, task assignment, and progress tracking to ensure timely delivery of IT initiatives.

• Promote strategic initiatives that enhance the agency’s IT posture and operational efficiency.

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and infrastructure trends to guide modernization efforts.

• Support agency-wide IT goals through continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

• Perform other duties as assigned, including occasional after-hours or weekend work to support critical systems.

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology.

• Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of information system analysis, design, testing, debugging, and maintenance techniques.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages and supporting environments.
• Understanding of project planning, task management, and IT service delivery.
• Ability to prioritize independently, balance competing demands, and adapt to agency needs.
• Proven ability to lead technical staff, contractors, and senior-level personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across technical teams, users, vendors, and state/federal partners.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably managing IT teams in a public sector or enterprise environment.
• At least 10 years of professional IT experience, including application development, systems integration, or enterprise technology support.
• Experience with electronic document management management systems and laboratory management information systems.
• Experience working with government agencies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, agile methodologies and JIRA IT Service Management System.
• Experience managing large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Background in application lifecycle management and legacy system modernization.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in hiring, performance management, and team development aligned with HR policies.

Additional Information:

• Position works under limited supervision with accountability for results.
• Some after-hours and weekend work may be required to support system uptime or resolve technical issues.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Must adhere to all State and Agency IT security policies and standards.

SCDES 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.The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click

for additional information. * 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan

• State Optional Retirement Program

• Remote Work: Partial remote work may be available after 6-12 months of employment, based on job functions and performance.

*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.

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