Salary: $85,176.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 193183
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $85,176.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $146,166.00

Job Responsibilities

The Government Relations Liaison serves as a key legislative liaison for SCDOT, supporting the governmental relations efforts on behalf of SCDOT and serving as the primary constituent services point of contact for the Secretary of Transportation Office.

State Government Relations Liaison: Maintains relationships with the appropriate staff members of the Governor's Office, the General Assembly, other state agencies and transportation industry groups with interests related to SCDOT. At the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Government Relations, tracks relevant legislation and attend relevant hearings. Tracks the annual budget, including state earmarks. Provides support to the Director of State Government Relations including the preparation of educational materials for the General Assembly.

Constituent Services: Leads activities within the Secretary of Transportation Office to receive conflicts, concerns, and other problems that constituents may have, receiving concerns impartially and with exceptional interpersonal skills. Specifically assigned to resolve legislative constituent concerns and will work closely with staff and members of the General Assembly, Governor's Office and South Carolina federal legislative delegation. Will work with the appropriate SCDOT units to investigate, research, and understand the concern, seeking to provide a timely resolution to the constituent directly or through the appropriate office. Will maintain a tracking system for constituent requests.

Federal Government Relations: Supports the Director of Grants and Federal Governmental Relations during peak points in federal activities. Prepares and provides letters of support after vetting requests in coordination with internal divisions.

Legislative Tracking and Accountability: Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Governmental Relations, develops and maintains a legislative tracking system to support both the agency's governmental relations efforts. Coordinates with other SCDOT offices and divisions to ensure both internal and external stakeholders are informed about upcoming legislative and policy changes that might impact SCDOT. Supports the agency's transparency efforts, publishing relevant reports and documents to the website for members of the public to stay informed.

Annual Accountability Report: Prepares and submits the agency's Annual Accountability report as required by state law. Coordinates with internal divisions to collect required information and update the annual report. Coordinates with the Department of Administration to ensure submission is accurate and delivered on time. Distributes the report to the required entities, including the General Assembly, and publishes the Annual Accountability Report on the SCDOT website. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and five (5) years of relevant program management experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position include sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

Additional Comments
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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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

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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.

• Yes
• No

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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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How did you find out about this vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation? Please check all that apply.

• Job/Career Fair
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• SCDOT presentation
• Sign or billboard
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• 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

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If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
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If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?
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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.

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• No

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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.

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• No

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