Engineering Associate II - West Columbia
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Lexington, SC 29072
Description:
Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175314
Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD70
Position Number:: 175314
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,402.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $74,613.00
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must submit the on-line application before 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources (803-896-6500).
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!
Under limited supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Technology. You will be responsible for the following:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements
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.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and intermediate-level engineering work experience?
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Do you possess knowledge of disabilities and assistive technology?
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If offered employment with SCVRD, would you plan to continue additional employment elsewhere?
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If 'yes', please provide details concerning the employment.
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Do you have a family member who is a current employee of SCVRD or do you reside in the same household with a current SCVRD employee?
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If you do have a family member who is a current employee of SCVRD or you reside in same household with a current SCVRD employee, please provide the name(s) of the employee(s).
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Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability:Why are you being asked to complete this form?Because we do business with the government, we must reach out to, hire, and provide equal opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. To help us measure how well we are doing, we are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you ever had a disability. Completing this form is voluntary, but we hope that you will choose to fill it out. If you are applying for a job, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you in any way.If you already work for us, your answer will not be used against you in any way. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all of our employees to update their information every five years. You may voluntarily self-identify as having a disability on this form without fear of any punishment because you did not identity as having a disability earlier.How do I know if I have a disability?You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Blindness Autism Bipolar disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Deafness Cerebral palsy Major depression Cancer HIV/AIDS Multiple sclerosis (MS) Obsessive compulsive disorder Diabetes Schizophrenia Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair Epilepsy Muscular dystrophy Intellectual disability (previously) called mental retardation OMB Control Number 1250-005Expires 1/31/2020
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Pre-Employment request for Veteran Classification:South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires SCVRD to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans. These classifications are defined as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Protected veterans may have additional rights under USERRA - the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In particular, if you were absent from employment in order to perform service in the uniformed service, you may be entitled to be reemployed by your employer in the position you would have obtained with reasonable certainty if not for the absence due to service. For more information, call the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), toll-free, at 1-866-4-USA-DOL. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed above, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. As a Government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
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Location : Lexington County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 175314
Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD70
Position Number:: 175314
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $52,402.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $74,613.00
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must submit the on-line application before 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources (803-896-6500).
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!
Under limited supervision of the Director of Rehabilitation Technology. You will be responsible for the following:
- Performing job site assessments to address barriers in the workplace and use sound engineering principles when making recommendations to the field staff.
- Performing home site assessments to address access needs as they relate to employment while collaborate with Occupational Therapist.
- Administer the department's vehicle services to include coordination with Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialists, NMEDA qualified vendors, and consumers. Duties include organizing assessment and training services, generation of modification specifications, overseeing installation of equipment and final inspection.
- Administer the department's mobility services to include coordination with physicians, therapists, vendors and insurance representatives. Duties include scheduling and performing assessments, and final wheelchair fitting and delivery services.
- Performing assessments for education and transition services. Duties include consultation to field staff and consumers regarding assistive technology and other available accommodation resources. Administration of these services to include coordination with schools and training programs.
- Design, plan and coordinate services for special tooling, equipment and accommodations needed for persons with disabilities which are not commercially available.
- Provide drawings, specifications, and fabrication of prototype and deliverable equipment to consumers and area training centers.
- Supervise and oversee engineering assistant in fabrication process.
- Coordinate with third party vendors for completion of services when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Technology.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Engineering Technology and intermediate-level engineering work experience.
- Ability to independently plan and manage multiple simultaneous and complex accessibility projects, while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work and collaborate as a team member in developing technology solutions.
- Ability to oversee and supervise the work of an engineering assistant on assigned fabrication projects.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to crawl, bend, reach and climb as necessary to access physical locations.
- In-state travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical and electrical design and fabrication experience in addressing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.
- Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Building Codes, and ADA Codes as those apply to construction projects.
- Working knowledge of body anatomy and disabilities.
- Working fluency in ASL is a plus.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements
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
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology and intermediate-level engineering work experience?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess knowledge of disabilities and assistive technology?
- Yes
- No
03
If offered employment with SCVRD, would you plan to continue additional employment elsewhere?
- Yes
- No
04
If 'yes', please provide details concerning the employment.
05
Do you have a family member who is a current employee of SCVRD or do you reside in the same household with a current SCVRD employee?
- Yes
- No
06
If you do have a family member who is a current employee of SCVRD or you reside in same household with a current SCVRD employee, please provide the name(s) of the employee(s).
07
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability:Why are you being asked to complete this form?Because we do business with the government, we must reach out to, hire, and provide equal opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. To help us measure how well we are doing, we are asking you to tell us if you have a disability or if you ever had a disability. Completing this form is voluntary, but we hope that you will choose to fill it out. If you are applying for a job, any answer you give will be kept private and will not be used against you in any way.If you already work for us, your answer will not be used against you in any way. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we are required to ask all of our employees to update their information every five years. You may voluntarily self-identify as having a disability on this form without fear of any punishment because you did not identity as having a disability earlier.How do I know if I have a disability?You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition.Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Blindness Autism Bipolar disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Deafness Cerebral palsy Major depression Cancer HIV/AIDS Multiple sclerosis (MS) Obsessive compulsive disorder Diabetes Schizophrenia Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair Epilepsy Muscular dystrophy Intellectual disability (previously) called mental retardation OMB Control Number 1250-005Expires 1/31/2020
- YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY (or previously had a disability)
- NO, I DON'T HAVE A DISABILITY
- I DON'T WISH TO ANSWER
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Pre-Employment request for Veteran Classification:South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires SCVRD to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment: (1) disabled veterans; (2) recently separated veterans; (3) active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans; and (4) Armed Forces service medal veterans. These classifications are defined as follows:A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Protected veterans may have additional rights under USERRA - the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In particular, if you were absent from employment in order to perform service in the uniformed service, you may be entitled to be reemployed by your employer in the position you would have obtained with reasonable certainty if not for the absence due to service. For more information, call the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), toll-free, at 1-866-4-USA-DOL. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed above, please indicate by checking the appropriate box below. As a Government contractor subject to VEVRAA, we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
- I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE
- I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN
- I DECLINE SELF-IDENTIFICATION
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