Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Assistant District Maintenance Engineer (61033036)

Job Responsibilities Assist the District Maintenance Engineer in planning, organizing, supervision and inspection of maintenance work being performed by maintenance units within District 7. Assist the DME in the development the District’s Annual Business Plan. Assist District Maintenance Engineer with reviewing plans for proposed projects and make recommendations for improvements. Assist District Maintenance Engineer in reviewing and recommending erosion control and traffic control for maintenance operations in the district. Oversee District 7 Quality Management Team to ensure counties are following district maintenance operation plans. Assist the District Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS)/Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) Coordinator with analyzing and correcting data entered into the HMMS/EAMS system by field offices. Assist the District Maintenance Engineer with ensuring that counties expend all of their budgets during the fiscal year in an effective and efficient manner. Assist counties with creating contracts for maintenance items. Attend meetings with county officials, various utility representatives and property owners as needed. Assist District office during inclement weather events. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum And Additional Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. 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. Additional Comments 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. 01…

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