Transp Engr Tech III - DBE/SBE Technical Advisor (61033783)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician to provide direct technical assistance to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). The role involves onsite reviews for CUF and DBE certification, and acting as a Technical Advisor for highway, road and bridge construction projects.

Responsibilities include reviewing complaints with supervisory staff, generating reports, attending preconstruction and status meetings, and maintaining daily

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical assistance to DBE/SBE firms and conduct onsite reviews related to CUF and certification.
• Serve as a Technical Advisor for DBE/SBE firms on civil engineering inspections and highway construction.
• Review complaints with supervisors to determine solutions and prepare reports.
• Attend preconstruction conferences, reviews, and status meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain weekly logs and prepare written and oral reports as required.

Skills

DBE/SBE program knowledge

Civil engineering inspection

Technical advisory

Report writing

Education

High school diploma

Engineering technician experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision provide direct technical assistance to firms certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)/Small Business Enterprises (SBE), conduct onsite reviews related to Commercially Useful Function (CUF) and DBE certification, and assist DBE/SBE firms with improving their business opportunities.

Serves as a Technical Advisor for DBE/SBE firms by performing civil engineering inspections/technical assistance relating to highway, road and bridge construction. Ensures construction work conforms to generally accepted civil construction theories, principles and practices.

Reviews complaints from DBE/SBE firms with Supervisor and Chief Technical Advisor to determine solutions; assists DBE/SBE firms with the communication process to resolve issues as necessary and generate reports accordingly; coordinates with SCDOT Legal Department as needed.

Attends various preconstruction conferences, letting reviews, project status meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

Maintains weekly log of daily events, keeps Supervisor and Chief Technical Advisor abreast of issues with all firms.

Prepares written and oral reports as required; conducts onsite reviews; accomplishes all other tasks as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering technician related experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

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.

01

Are you a current SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a former SCDOT employee? Your work experience with SCDOT should be reflected on the application in the work history section. Failure to accurately reflect work history may result in non-selection.

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

What class driver's license do you possess?

• Class A (CDL)
• Class B (CDL)
• SC Class C
• SC Class D
• Other State Driver's License
• None

05

How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
• Referred by current SCDOT employee
• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
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• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
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• Radio Ad
• Television Ad
• Trade Journal
• Referred from Vocational Rehab
• Referred from Department of Employment and Workforce
• Jobs.SC.Gov webpage
• Other

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

I understand that I must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Only information contained within this application will be used to determine my qualifications for this position or for any other employment consideration should I be the selected candidate. I have read and acknowledged this statement.

• Yes
• No

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My failure to accurately and completely describe my work experience may prevent my application from being forwarded to the hiring manager. I understand and acknowledge this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question