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

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Network Reduction Manager to lead the Highway Devolution Program, guiding transfers of eligible non‑essential state highway routes to local governments and other qualified entities.

The role coordinates with Engineering, Planning and Finance to identify non‑essential routes, maintains the inventory, and liaises with local governments to accelerate network reduction while developing incentive programs to encourage ownership transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant program management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Highway Devolution Program to reduce the State Highway System by transferring routes.
• Manages Non-Essential Highway Inventory and coordinates with Engineering, Planning, and Finance.
• Acts as liaison to local governments and other eligible entities for network reduction discussions.
• Assesses non-essential highway inventory for reduction opportunities and presents them to stakeholders.
• Develops and administers incentive programs to encourage transfer of ownership of non-essential highways.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.