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Job Responsibilities

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Supervise the encroachment permit process at Richland Maintenance. Under the supervision of the Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME), supervises the maintenance of roads, bridges, and rights-of way under contract in Richland County.

Supervises the contract management of maintenance activities. Supervises the damage claim process for Richland Maintenance. Performs various administrative duties to include composing letters and reports; prepares EPMS and conduct review as appropriate.

Conducts interviews for new hires and/or promotions and prepares recommendations for new hire for RME's view. Reviews and approves time and leave requests. Manages personnel to ensure compliance with the Department's Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Grievance Procedure Policies are adhered to.

Makes recommendations Resident Maintenance Engineer regarding appropriate disciplinary actions and compiles information for preparation of documents. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in investigating complaints and letters concerning drainage, pavement repairs, etc. meets with the public and local officials concerning highway related matters. Responsible for the County-wide Thermoplastic and Paint Marking plan.

This includes the development and execution of roadway pavement markings for all secondary, primary, and interstate routes for 1700+ miles of roadway. Coordinates the review and investigation of information requests and special events. Manages assigned crew(s) in emergency and inclement weather operations, may include being available for extended working hours or 12-hour shifts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and one (1) year of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel.

This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. 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