Assistant Resident Maintenance Engineer for Richland County (61032176)

At Richland Maintenance, under general supervision of Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME), supervises the maintenance of roads, bridges, and right-of-way in Richland County and the Upper portion of Lexington County with respect to District and County Business Plan, HMMS work requests and other specials projects. Promote a positive image of the Department by establishing and maintaining working relationships with Internal and external customers. Perform various administrative duties to include composing letters and reports; complete and review EPMS forms; recommends new hires, review and sign time sheets, etc. Assists Resident Maintenance Engineer in investigating complaints and letters concerning drainage, pavement repairs, etc. Meet with public and local officials concerning highway related matters. Make recommendations to Resident Maintenance Engineer (RME) regarding appropriate disciplinary actions and compile information for preparation of documents. Conduct Interviews for new hires and/or promotions and prepare recommendations for RME. Manage personnel for On-The-Job Training (OJT) and maintain records. Observe performance of work in accordance with schedules and prepare reports necessary to provide experience factors for evaluations. Prepare EPMS' s and conduct reviews as appropriate. Manage personnel to ensure compliance with the Department's Affirmative Action Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Grievance Procedure Policy are adhered to. Perform such duties as preparing annual snow and ice plan, Capital Improvement and various monthly reports. Also perform various administrative duties to include composing letters and reports. Provide assistance to Resident Maintenance Engineer during inclement weather conditions. A bachelors 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. 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 requires 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.
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.