Transportation Engineering Technician II (61035975) **Re-Advertisement**

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks an individual to assist the Engineering Technician III in processing residential driveway applications and encroachment permits. The role includes field inspections under SCDOT regulations, maintaining permit records, and coordinating with utility concerns and contractors.

The position involves investigating encroachments, processing damage claims, and supporting quantity verification for pay estimates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Technician III in processing applications for residential driveways installation and encroachment/utility use permits.
• Operate vehicle to conduct periodic field inspections and ensure work complies with SCDOT regulations.
• Maintain HMMS permit database and hard copies of issued permits.
• Investigate reports of illegal encroachments and process damage claims.
• Assist in verifying field quantities for pay estimates and support during emergencies.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. ** At Kershaw Maintenance, assists Engineering Technician III in receiving and processing applications for residential driveways installation by the Department. Assists Eng. Tech III in receiving and processing applications for encroachment and utility use permits.Operates a vehicle to review and conduct periodic field inspections on work being performed under encroachment permit ensuring that work is being performed in accordance to SCDOT regulations. Permit requests should include all activities to be performed on DOT right-of-ways by private citizens or contractors. Maintains active contact with utility concerns and independent contractors while operating in the county. Maintains HMMS permit database for tracking and maintains a hard copy of all permits issued. Forwards permits to ARME for approval. Makes recommendations on all other permits to the ARME. Investigates all reports of illegal encroachments on the departments right-of-way. Completes checklist for residential driveways per review and field inspections of site. Investigates and processes damage claims received in Kershaw County. This involves investigation as soon as possible and documenting all information that is relative to the incident. Makes recommendations to ARME regarding the department's responsibility in the claim. Assists Engineer III with verifying field quantities for pay estimates. Works as required or as necessary during hazardous weather or other emergencies to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
  

Job Responsibilities

• THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED. ** At Kershaw Maintenance, assists Engineering Technician III in receiving and processing applications for residential driveways installation by the Department. Assists Eng. Tech III in receiving and processing applications for encroachment and utility use permits.Operates a vehicle to review and conduct periodic field inspections on work being performed under encroachment permit ensuring that work is being performed in accordance to SCDOT regulations. Permit requests should include all activities to be performed on DOT right-of-ways by private citizens or contractors. Maintains active contact with utility concerns and independent contractors while operating in the county. Maintains HMMS permit database for tracking and maintains a hard copy of all permits issued. Forwards permits to ARME for approval. Makes recommendations on all other permits to the ARME. Investigates all reports of illegal encroachments on the departments right-of-way. Completes checklist for residential driveways per review and field inspections of site. Investigates and processes damage claims received in Kershaw County. This involves investigation as soon as possible and documenting all information that is relative to the incident. Makes recommendations to ARME regarding the department's responsibility in the claim. Assists Engineer III with verifying field quantities for pay estimates. Works as required or as necessary during hazardous weather or other emergencies to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and one (1) year of experience that is related to the area of employment. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position requires driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.
Additional Comments
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
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.

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.

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• No
  

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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
  

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

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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
  

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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
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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.

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• 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.

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• No
• Required Question