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

State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
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.

  • Yes
  • No

03

Please indicate the highest level of education you have attained. If you have not completed high school, please indicate the highest grade you completed.

04

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

05

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

  • Job/Career Fair
  • Referred by current SCDOT employee
  • SCDOT presentation
  • Sign or billboard
  • Bumper sticker/magnetic sign
  • 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

06

If you selected "other" please explain how you found out about the vacancy at the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

07

If you were referred by a current SCDOT employee, what is their name?

08

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.

  • Yes
  • No

09

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.

  • Yes
  • No
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