Mitigation Infrastructure Engineering Associate III - 61151759
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Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richland County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 171423Agency: Governor's Office - Office of ResilienceOpening Date: 11/27/2024Closing Date: 12/12/2024 11:59 PM EasternAgency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.Class Code:: HD70Position Number:: 61151759Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 7Opening Date: 11/27/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.Job ResponsibilitiesAre you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Office of Resilience is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.The Mitigation Infrastructure Engineering Associate Ill assists the Project Manager and Program Manager to implement dynamic state and federally funded stormwater improvement programs. This position serves as staff specialist for technical specifications, evaluates project plans, contracts, special provisions as well as monitors projects to ensure conformity with assigned schedules, plans, and specifications. The Infrastructure Engineering Associate Ill will mentor, train, and assist Infrastructure Engineering Associate II positions. The Engineering Associate Ill engages with state and local governments on state-wide stormwater mitigation projects, ensures projects are compliant with established policies and regulations, and provides engineering review and technical assistance.Responsibilities of the Mitigation Infrastructure Engineering Associate III:

• Apply knowledge of SCOR funded infrastructure programs' policies and procedures, related federal and state funding requirements, and federal/state/local permitting requirements and processes to ensures that stormwater Infrastructure projects are compliant with all applicable requirements; Conduct technical reviews of engineered plans and specifications at project milestones and provide clear feedback to engineering consultants; Conduct technical review of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and NOI permit applications prior to DES submittal; Review project schedules and probably opinions of cost for accuracy, completion and cost reasonableness.
• Serves as staff specialist for technical reviews of plans, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates for mitigation projects; Oversees engineering firms throughout the design process to ensure projects, plans, and technical specifications meet all applicable criteria; Provide technical assistance as needed to ensure infrastructure projects meet agency resilience goals; Assists, mentors, and trains Engineering Associate II positions.
• Serves as an agency representative for public meetings and serves as liaison with various state, county, and municipal officials on highly technical engineering and related issues for assigned projects, and answers inquiries of the general public. Articulates and summarize complex projects in public forums. Creates programmatic and project specific education and public outreach materials; prepare and brief presentations to the public and government officials.
• Interpret and implement procurements of professional services and construction contracts in accordance with the Office of State Engineers (OSE) procurement regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsMinimum Requirements:A bachelor's degree in engineering and advanced-level engineering work experience, including experience in a technical supervisory capacity.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and other field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable, and controllable.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or PE.
• Experience with HUD CDBG-MIT and flood-mitigating related infrastructure ispreferred.
• Experience managing multiple direct reports is preferred.
• Experience managing multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously is preferred.
• Experience with the federal environmental process is preferred.

Additional CommentsThe SC Office of Resilience 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.Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The SC Office of Resilience offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available

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State Retirement Plan

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*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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