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Salary: $67,728.00 - $94,758.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190674
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Office of Strategic Planning & Innovation
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 61082886
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $67,728.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $94,758.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:

• The Policy Area Manager provides strategic leadership for the development, revision, and governance of agency-wide policy. This position is responsible for collaborating with program leadership across all divisions to draft, update, and maintain comprehensive policy documents that reflect current statutory requirements, practice standards, and organizational priorities. The Policy Manager oversees and directs the work of the policy team, ensuring effective workflow management, quality control, and timely execution of policy initiatives. Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Engagement, the Policy Manager contributes to the establishment, planning, and implementation of strategic goals for the policy area, supports leadership in evaluating the policy implications of agency decisions, and ensures a consistent, coordinated approach to policy development across the organization.

• Supervises policy team operations by providing leadership, direction, and performance oversight for policy staff, ensuring effective workload distribution and high-quality deliverables.

• Directs the drafting, revision, and maintenance of agency-wide policy documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Oversees the policy governance processes by managing structured workflows, approval pathways, and documentation standards to support consistent and compliant policy management.

• Supervises policy team operations by providing leadership, direction, and performance oversight for policy staff, ensuring effective workload distribution and high-quality deliverables.

• Manages policy project timelines through the establishment of project schedules, monitoring of progress, and ensuring timely completion of multiple concurrent policy initiatives.

• Supports strategic planning for the policy area by collaborating with the Director of Policy and Engagement to establish annual goals, track progress, and align policy work with agency priorities.

• Collects, monitors, and evaluates key performance metrics related to policy operations and agency initiatives; prepares comprehensive written reports and summaries; and presents findings to agency leadership through formal briefings and in-person presentations to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Provides agency coordination and oversight for the Citizen's Review Panel, including all administrative functions required to meet federal requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Public Administration, Behavioral Science, or Human Services and three (3) years of professional experience.
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: Office of Strategic Planning & Innovation / 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
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Public Administration, Behavioral Science, or Human Services?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) years of professional experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question