Salary: $76,040.00 - $121,890.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 195267
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $76,040.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $121,890.00
Job Responsibilities Administers the statewide outdoor advertising program to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. Manages employees to ensure effectiveness and consistency across regional divisions within the state. Directs the program's record-keeping, retention, and organization practices. Oversees the outdoor advertising window visibility vegetation management program. Advises industry partners and stakeholders on program policies, practices, and processes. Trains employees in outdoor advertising program inspection and other field services in support of the roadside program.
Administers the statewide outdoor advertising program including permitting, inventory control, and quality assurance monitoring. Responsible for permitting advertising devices on all National Highway System (NHS) and Federal Aid Primary (as identified on June 1, 1991) routes in the state. Monitors road system changes and implement regulations accordingly. Responsible for certifying quality control assessments including required reviews of all red areas, permitted devices, and unauthorized devices. Authorizes permit actions including new permit approval, existing permit modifications, and cancellations/removals. Performs and trains/supervises employees to complete the following: quality assurance inspections, new permit inspections, qualifying business interviews, and all related permit actions. Conducts reviews in support of the vegetation management program. Conducts roadside and rest area inspections in support of the Roadside Program.
Manages all applicable ODA software programs. Provides recommendations for modifications as necessary to ensure that they meet the needs of the ODA program. Facilitates modifications with internal and external developers, reviews and recommends final acceptance to the State Roadside Program Manager. Responsible for implementation of all software modifications to include training to internal and external users. Develops and implements internal processes, business rules, and best practices for all inventories/inspection/documentation related to the programs within purview. Develops processes and trains employees to maintain accurate inventory data for the ODA/Junkyard/Bus Shelter programs. Performs quality control reviews of all applicable data and reports summary and potential corrective action plans for discrepancies to the State Roadside Program Manager. Assists applicants and the public with information relating to outdoor advertising billboards, junkyards, and vegetation management. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and three and one-half (3.5) years of relevant program experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions includes sitting or standing at a desk for an extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Additional Comments 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.
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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.
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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.
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Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.
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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
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