Transportation Engineer Associate III - Florence, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary:
$73, $87,739.00 AnnuallyLocation : Williamsburg County, SC

Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163689Agency: Department of Transportation-District 5
Opening Date: 04/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:
: HD23

Position Number:
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Normal Work Schedule:
: OtherNormal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)

Pay Band:
Band 7Hiring Range

• Min: $73,116.

00Hiring Range

• Max: $87,739.

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Opening Date: 04/08/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:
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You MUST demonstrate in the education and/or work experience sections of the application that you at least meet the minimum qualifications noted for the position.Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. If the selected candidate indicates attainment of a college degree(s), he/she may be required to provide an official college transcript within thirty (30) calendar days of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required time frame may result in termination of employment.

SCDOT District Five Office, 3018 East Palmetto Street, Florence SC Phone Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities Serves as an Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer (ARME) and assists the Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) with organizing, planning, and coordinating the activities of employees of a county maintenance unit.

Ensures that the unit is operating effectively and efficiently during normal and emergency operations. Supervises the maintenance contract process.

Work includes preparing quantities, inspecting contract work, and processing payments for contracts such as routine mowing, brush management, herbicide operations, concrete repair, and any other contract work performed.

Assists RME with the creation and implementation of the county business plan. Supervises the coordination of maintenance plans to ensure the business goals of the unit are met.

Responsible for personnel matters including Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) reviews, position description generation and updates, disciplinary actions and various other personnel procedures.

Supervises the encroachment permit process and various inspection activities, meeting engineering directives for all roads in the county.

Assists the RME in researching data and providing technical assistance in preparing reports for budgets, resurfacing and other short and long term programs.

Assists RME in investigating public complaints, work requests, and damage claims. Recommends corrective action and ensures completion. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations, may include extended hours and/or 12 hour shifts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of entry-level engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence in accordance with State Human Resources Regulations.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in naturalenvironmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Additional Comments A resume may be included but NOT substituted for completing the education, work experience, or any other sections of the application.

Supplemental Questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.


Non-Discrimination Statement:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.

Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section.

Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

Yes No 02 Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section.

Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection. Yes No 03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04 What class driver's license do you possess? Class A (CDL) Class B (CDL) SC Class C SC Class D Other State Driver's License None 05 How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

Job/Career Fair Referred by current SCDOT employee SCDOT presentation Sign or billboard Bumper sticker/magnetic sign Facebook or Twitter post Internship Newspaper Ad Radio Ad Television Ad Trade Journal Referred from Vocational Rehab Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce Jobs.

SC.Gov webpage Other 06 If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07 If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name? 08 I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education.

A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application.

Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate.

I have read and acknowledged this statement.

Yes No 09 My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager.

I understand and acknowledge this statement. Yes No Required Question