University of South Carolina

Transp Planner IV - Performance Transportation Planner (61033272) **RE-ADVERTISEMENT**

University of South Carolina • $88K — $121K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, urban technology, or related field
  • 4 years of transportation planning or engineering experience
  • Advanced proficiency in bridge and pavement management data analysis
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and performance reporting
  • Valid motor vehicle operator's license required

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and organize data for asset management and performance measures
  • Compile data for state and federal reporting formats
  • Coordinate with asset managers to set performance metrics
  • Manage complex freight database and respond to data requests
  • Research emerging trends for planning and data management
  • Integrate performance metrics with transportation plans
  • Draft and review planning documents for innovative practices

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement and savings plan options
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Tuition assistance and flexible work schedules
  • Insurance options including dental and vision benefits
Full Job Description
Salary: $88,583.00 - $121,890.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188759
Agency: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: HB95
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $88,583.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $121,890.00

Job Responsibilities
**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION IS STILL BEING CONSIDERED.**

Reports directly to Chief of Strategic Planning and Reporting, with responsibilities that include maintaining, analyzing, organizing and maintenance of data as a resource for asset management, performance management and performance measure reporting. Compiles data for asset categories in applicable reporting formats for state and federal reporting, and MPO and COG performance reports. Tracks and maintains damaged assets database, mapping, and evaluations as required. Collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure data-driven decision making and compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include assisting MPOs and COGs with data sharing.

Coordinates with asset managers, management groups, Systems Performance Group, and steering committees to assist supervisor in setting performance metrics and targets. Assists with Bridge Management (BrM) program runs and compiles reports from deterioration modeling outputs. Manages bridge related data including collection, analysis, and reporting of large datasets requiring highly technical analyses of bridge performance measures, requiring advanced proficiency in specialized tools and methodologies. Coordinates with Pavement Management group and compiles reports from deterioration modeling outputs. Coordinates with System Performance Group for reliability and freight measures.

Responsible for management of complex freight database, responding to requests for truck data forecasts, commodity flows and creating reports and mapping as appropriate. Supports planning initiatives and freight plan providing research, data, impact analysis to ensure data needs are met and consistency and compliance with federal and state regulations. Coordination with MPO, COGs, internal and external stakeholders serving as point of contact for freight data requests including attendance of meetings to present the information.

Responsible for researching emerging trends, best practices, and methodologies for planning data, performance management and sharing information with supervisor for recommendation. Drafts and reviews planning documents to address evolving needs and innovative practices.

Integrates performance management metrics, pavement, bridge, reliability, freight, targets and objectives with the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (SMTP), Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP), Freight Plan, Rail Plan, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and other reporting documents as requested. Develops and tracks performance measures for the agency in multiple formats, and dashboards to enhance departmental accountability and outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in planning, urban planning, urban technology, engineering, engineering technology, construction science and management, geography, geographic information technology, or a related field, and four (4) years of transportation planning or engineering work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves working on a computer for extended periods of time. This position may require occasional travel. May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week.
Additional Comments

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.
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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

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.
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  • 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)
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  • 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.
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  • Newspaper Ad
  • Radio Ad
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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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About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina (USC) is a public research university located in Columbia, South Carolina. It was founded in 1801 and is the flagship institution of the University of South Carolina System. USC offers more than 350 programs of study, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university is known for its strong programs in business, law, medicine, engineering, and education. USC is also home to the South Carolina Honors College, which offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum to top students. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing access to higher education for all.
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