Program Manager II - Road Network Reduction Manager (61165972) **TIME-LIMITED POSITION**

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation seeks a Network Reduction Manager to lead the Highway Devolution Program, steering transfer of eligible routes to local governments and other entities.

You will develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, coordinate devolution activities, oversee non-essential highway inventory, and guide the transfer process from evaluation through execution, ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Department's Highway Devolution Program and facilitates the transfer of eligible non-essential state highway routes to local governments and other qualified entitles.
• Manages Non-Essential Highway Inventory and coordinates with Engineering, Planning, and Finance to identify non-essential routes.
• Liaison to Local Governments and relevant agencies to expedite road transfers.
• Market Network Reduction by evaluating inventory and presenting opportunities to associations and organizations.
• Develops and administers incentive programs to encourage transfer of ownership of non-essential highways.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the SCDOT Network Reduction Manager and is responsible for administering the Department's Highway Devolution Program. This position will support SCDOT's strategic objective of reducing the size of the State Highway System by facilitating the transfer of eligible non-essential state highway routes to local governments and other qualified entitles. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with stakeholders, coordinates internal and external activities associated with devolution efforts, and guides the transfer process from initial evaluation through final execution.

Manages Non-Essential Highway Inventory: Partners with the Engineering, Planning, and Finance Divisions, in the oversight of the identification of non-essential state highways in accordance with established SCDOT, state and federal policies and shall maintain the inventory through periodic updates as route classifications, conditions, or land-use changes on corridors.

Liaison to Local Governments: Serves as the Agency's liaison with local governments and other eligible entitles interested in assuming state highways. Coordinates with relevant functions in Engineering, Planning, and Finance to expedite the consideration of roads requested for network reduction.

Market Network Reduction: Assesses and evaluates the non-essential state highway inventory for possible candidates for network reduction. Presents opportunities for network reduction to relevant associations and organizations.

Develop and Administer Incentive Programs: Develops and manages incentive programs to encourage local governments and other interested parties to assume ownership of non-essential state highways. Administers incentive programs established in law and state budget, as well as identifying means within existing SCDOT authority to reduce size of state highway system. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

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.

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.