NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Transp Engr/Transp Engr Assoc III - Research Innovation Manager (61036689)
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of South Carolina's Department of Transportation, and they are seeking a Research Innovation Manager. The role involves managing innovation initiatives, overseeing the New Products Program, and conducting complex research studies to improve transportation solutions.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the Innovation Manager at the Office of Materials and Research (OMR). Manages innovation initiatives for the department, leads the SCDOT Innovation Council, and prepares for the annual SCDOT Innovation Challenge & Showcase. Works with agency leadership, the FHWA, and AASHTO to identify opportunities for innovation across the department. Tracks innovation within the department. Acts as the department's representative or contact for innovation related committees such as the AASHTO Innovation Community of Practice, the AASHTO Innovation Initiative (All), and Pooled Fund Study- No Boundaries Transportation Maintenance Innovations
Manages the department's New Products Program to include correspondence with suppliers, consulting with Department engineers, participating in AASHTO UP3, maintaining the internal database and files, and scheduling and running meetings of the SCDOT New Products Committee
Assists the Research Engineer with development, oversight, and implementation of the SPR Research Program and the In-house Research Program. Conducts complex research studies included in the SPR Research program and In-house program as needed
Serves as the Department's representative for FHWA's Everyday Counts Initiative Program and State Transportation Innovation Council {STIC). Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
Three (3) years of engineering or construction management work experience
A valid motor vehicle operator's license
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Retirement and savings plan options
Paid vacation and sick leave
Telecommuting and flexible work schedules
Prescription coverage and wellness benefits
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Defined benefit and defined contribution plans
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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