Transportation Engineering Associate II

Salary : $67,600.00 - $81,120.00 Annually

Location : Beaufort County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173343

Agency : Department of Transportation-District 6

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : HD22

Position Number : : 61034818

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

Pay Band : Band 6

Hiring Range - Min. : $67,600.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $81,120.00

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : :

• 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 6 Human Resources Office at 6355 Fain St., North Charleston, SC 29406, (843) 740-1665.

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

Job Responsibilities

Supervise Engineering Technician staff with the review of Encroachment Permits including field reviews, plan reviews and construction inspection. Review plans / plats for coordination with engineering companies, property owners, and land developers in order to work through the permitting process. Conducts close coordination with District Engineers and Resident Maintenance Engineer for the review of plans for permits and final inspections. Ensure permitted work complies with SCDOT Specifications, Standards and policies. Meets with engineers / developers to resolve matters involving encroachment permits. Supervise and manage the collection of data for construction projects such as resurfacing, pavement markings, concrete sidewalk and pavement preservation in Beaufort County. Supervise and manage Beaufort Maintenance roadway inspections to include but not limited to night time, day time, guardrail, damage claim review and other in-house contracts. Perform on call and inclement weather duties when necessary. Acts as SCDOT liaison during inclement weather at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Physical Requirement : The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and / or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.

A motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Additional Comments

Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to : District 6 HR at 843-740-1665.

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 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.

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.

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.

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

What class driver's license do you possess?

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

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.

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.

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Salary : $67,600 - $81,120