Transportation Engineering Associate IV - Resident Maintenance Engineer (61035794)

Job Responsibilities Plans, coordinates, and schedules all necessary maintenance activities to be performed on the State Highway System in Georgetown County. Investigates complaints and requests for services received from the public, government officials, and agency personnel. Evaluates each request and responds as necessary. Manages the creation and retention of all unit files, records, reports, correspondence, requisitions, and other office related work. Conducts engineering surveys related to maintenance activities. Performs periodic inspections of state roads and bridges in Marlboro County during the day and night and records the conditions of pavement, shoulders, pavement markings, signs, vegetation, and drainage. Manages unit personnel and personnel actions to include interviewing for hiring, promotions, demotions, reclassifications, training, counseling, grievance hearings, and disciplinary actions. Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations. Work schedule may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts. Serves as the agency's liaison to the Georgetown County Transportation Committee (CTC). Attends all meetings and recommends projects for resurfacing, traffic signal installation, sidewalk repairs, drainage improvements, etc. Works with the committee to ensure all available funds are used to improve the State Highway System. Prepares and explains costs estimates as needed. 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. A valid driver'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 natural environmental 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.

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