Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Greenville, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary:
$85, $106,470.00 AnnuallyLocation : Pickens County, SC

Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163859Agency: Department of Transportation-District 3
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:
: HD24

Slot Number:
: 163859

Position Number:
:

Normal Work Schedule:
: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band:
Band 8Hiring Range

• Min: $85,176.

00Hiring Range

• Max: $106,470.

00
Opening Date: 04/11/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:
: 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. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required timeframe will result in termination of employment.

SCDOT Human Resources Office, 252 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC Phone:

Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities Serves as Resident Maintenance Engineer and is responsible for organizing, planning, and coordinating the activities of employees of a county maintenance unit.

Organizes and assigns maintenance work of primary and secondary roadways and bridges in assigned county, such as repair to road surfaces, ditching schedules, retreating schedules, or secondary roadways, mowing schedules, right-of-way clearing schedules, and repairs to bridges.

Oversees Encroachment Permit and Contracts Management office staff.

Supervises the employees engaged in such work and assures that performance, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness goals are achieved while adhering to all SCDOT policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Supervises, plans, and coordinates daily work schedules for subordinate employees. Supervises staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related paperwork. Coaches, counsels, and trains employees. Establishes and monitors work processes. Implements management policies and initiatives, and promotes teamwork within the organization. Represents SCDOT on interdepartmental and inter-agency committees and study groups. Develops and coordinates training programs on basic management and highway programs. Provides professional testimony as required.

Receives, investigates, analyzes, and makes appropriate recommendations with regard to requests for service, complaints, and suggestions from the general public, public officials, and personnel.

Manages a yearly budget for maintenance activities to include contracted work. Supervises the purchasing of supplies and materials for maintenance operations.

Manages, organizes, and inspects the closing of interstate, primary and secondary roadways, and bridges due to hazardous and emergency situations and operations.

Sets up detours and signage in accordance with SCDOT and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) policies and procedures.

Manages Shop operations in the repair of all equipment assigned to maintenance operations. Manages yearly budget for shop operations, all related reports to equipment operations, and preventive maintenance.

Supervises the preparation of and maintains all files, records, correspondence, requisitions, and other reports related to departmental operations and the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and facilities inspections.

Performs duties mobilizing and directing employees during emergency situations such as storms, ice and snow conditions, road and bridge failures, major traffic events, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and five (5) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Additional Comments Applications accepted on-line at Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed.

Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to:
District 3 HR at

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.

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