Transportation Engineering Technician II (61035443)

State of South Carolina; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a dedicated worker to support the Encroachment Permit program in Georgetown County. You will help plan, organize, and coordinate the permit process, review applications, and verify compliance with standards.

You will conduct inspections and may assist during emergencies or hazardous weather, including extended hours or 12-hour shifts. The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, with physical demands

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• The physical demands involve bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May require working outside of normal schedules including weekends or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and coordinating the Encroachment Permit program in Georgetown County.
• Review, investigate and recommend approvals for encroachment permit applications.
• Verify permits for compliance with ARMS, MUTCD, Utility Accommodation policy, and traffic control plans; communicate with applicants on deficiencies.
• Perform periodic inspections of encroachment projects for compliance and policy specifications; assist in emergencies and inclement weather operations; may require extended hours or 12-hour shifts.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Assists with planning, organizing and coordinating the Encroachment Permit program in Georgetown County. Reviews, investigates and makes recommendations involving approval of all encroachment permit applications. Verifies/reviews encroachment permits for compliance with the ARMS manual, MUTCD, Policy for Accommodating Utilities, and Traffic control plans, and communicates directly with applicant for deficiencies. Performs periodic inspections of encroachment projects for construction and upon completion to ensure compliance with permit requirements and policy specifications. Assists in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

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

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.

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
• Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
• Facebook or Twitter post
• Internship
• Newspaper Ad
• 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

09

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