Transportation Engineering Associate III - Assistant Resident Construction Engineer (61034608)
Apply NowCompany: State of South Carolina
Location: Spartanburg, SC 29301
Description:
Salary: $73,116.00 - $87,739.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173413
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 3
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number:: 61034608
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $73,116.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,739.00
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required timeframe will result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 252 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Phone: 864-239-6044.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as the Assistant Construction Engineer. Coordinates and supervises field engineers and technicians, ensuring a properly trained, certified and skilled workforce monitors construction activity on assigned highway and bridge construction contracts. Ensures minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met, and ensures all inspection work and highway, bridge, and utility construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate and in compliance with contract provisions and departmental policy. Monitors all contract and utility construction activity on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications and all applicable local, city, state, and federal specifications, laws, permits, and regulations. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are properly obtained and closely followed during construction. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with general office correspondence and with the generation of contract documents and monthly construction pay estimates. Verifies all required contract submittals are received in a timely manner are accurate and are properly maintained on file for the duration of the contract. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with correspondence required to close construction contracts following final acceptance. Meets with highway and bridge contractors, local, city, state, and federal authorities, utility representatives, and the general public concerning construction-related issues as a representative of the SCDOT, ensures the interests of the department are clearly communicated and protected during conflict. Ensures construction conflicts and complaints are resolved in a timely, ethical, practical, and cost-effective manner. Verifies highway and bridge construction is completed to the correct survey line and grade. Supervises the surveying crews and trains engineers and technicians in the proper use and maintenance of surveying equipment. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with miscellaneous office management tasks. Verifies department property and office supplies are procured and maintained in an acceptable manner, assists with human resources management, ensures a safe and productive work environment, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.
Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044
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.
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.
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?
05
How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.
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.
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.
Required Question
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 173413
Agency: Department of Transportation-District 3
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HD23
Position Number:: 61034608
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $73,116.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $87,739.00
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online and fully complete all sections of the application. A resume may be provided, but will not substitute for completing any section of the application. Accurately respond to all Supplemental Questions since they are part of your official application and are used to initially screen applicants. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the effective date of employment. Failure to provide documentation within the required timeframe will result in termination of employment. SCDOT Human Resources Office, 252 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. Phone: 864-239-6044.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as the Assistant Construction Engineer. Coordinates and supervises field engineers and technicians, ensuring a properly trained, certified and skilled workforce monitors construction activity on assigned highway and bridge construction contracts. Ensures minimum sampling and testing requirements and quality assurance specifications are met, and ensures all inspection work and highway, bridge, and utility construction activity is properly documented by field inspectors and engineers. Verifies quantities measured for payment to the contractor are accurate and in compliance with contract provisions and departmental policy. Monitors all contract and utility construction activity on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans and specifications and all applicable local, city, state, and federal specifications, laws, permits, and regulations. Ensures all construction-related right-of-way agreements are properly obtained and closely followed during construction. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with general office correspondence and with the generation of contract documents and monthly construction pay estimates. Verifies all required contract submittals are received in a timely manner are accurate and are properly maintained on file for the duration of the contract. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with correspondence required to close construction contracts following final acceptance. Meets with highway and bridge contractors, local, city, state, and federal authorities, utility representatives, and the general public concerning construction-related issues as a representative of the SCDOT, ensures the interests of the department are clearly communicated and protected during conflict. Ensures construction conflicts and complaints are resolved in a timely, ethical, practical, and cost-effective manner. Verifies highway and bridge construction is completed to the correct survey line and grade. Supervises the surveying crews and trains engineers and technicians in the proper use and maintenance of surveying equipment. Assists the Resident Construction Engineer with miscellaneous office management tasks. Verifies department property and office supplies are procured and maintained in an acceptable manner, assists with human resources management, ensures a safe and productive work environment, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside normal business hours or respond to emergency situations.
Additional Comments
Applications accepted on-line at careers.sc.gov. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to: District 3 HR at 864-239-6044
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.
- 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