IT Manager I (61036529)

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a senior leader to guide planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of the agency's telecommunications, network, wireless, and low-voltage infrastructure. You will supervise staff, manage projects, and ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.

You will oversee design, installation, testing, and documentation for security systems, Wi‑Fi, and network services across the state, developing staff and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, IT, or related field with three years of telecommunications/IT experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
• Physical demands include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods; may lift up to 30 lbs; may work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and technical leadership for agency telecommunications, network, wireless, physical security, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Supervise staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and develop personnel to maximize productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Plan and manage telecommunications and low-voltage projects from assessment and design through implementation and closeout.
• Review designs, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; coordinate with contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of structured cabling, copper and fiber-optic systems, and statewide Wi‑Fi services; ensure standards and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Provides management and technical leadership for the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of agency telecommunications, network, wireless, physical security, and low-voltage infrastructure. Supervises staff responsible for installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities; manages related projects; establishes technical standards and procedures; coordinates with contractors, vendors, service providers, and other disciplines; and ensures infrastructure meets agency requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards. Establishes goals, priorities, and performance expectations for assigned staff. Assigns and monitors work, evaluates performance, provides technical direction and training, and develops staff to maximize productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness. Plans and manages telecommunications and low-voltage projects from assessment and design through implementation and closeout. Prepares and reviews scopes, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates and coordinates projects with other disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders. Provides technical oversight of structured cabling, copper and fiber-optic systems, outside plant, network infrastructure, and related telecommunications services. Ensures installations, testing, troubleshooting, modifications, and documentation meet established standards and requirements. Oversees statewide managed Wi‑Fi services, including new deployments, upgrades, performance monitoring, RF analysis, coverage assessments, and corrective actions. Establishes standards for wireless installation and performance. Provides oversight for the design, implementation, and maintenance of access control, CCTV, video surveillance, and related physical security systems. Evaluates site conditions and user requirements and ensures systems meet agency security and operational needs. Develops and maintains standards, procedures, and documentation for telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure. Reviews designs, installations, testing, and project documentation to ensure compliance with agency requirements, BICSI, NEC, NFPA, and applicable industry standards. Coordinates with telecommunications providers, contractors, vendors, and service providers. Evaluates infrastructure needs, technologies, equipment, materials, and services and makes recommendations regarding upgrades, replacements, and improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, computer science (information technology), mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and three (3) years of experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology; or an approved acceptable equivalence in accordance with State Human Resource. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.

Additional Comments

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.