Job details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $55,380 - $90,372/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
The Maintenance Budget Coordinator helps manage funding for SCDOT’s statewide maintenance operations. This position works with Headquarters, district, and county staff to monitor spending, coordinate payments, and provide financial information that supports budget planning and management decisions.
Monitors maintenance budgets, expenditures, committed funds, and available balances. Identifies funding shortages and other budget concerns requiring management attention.
Supports the Maintenance Operations Unit in tracking district and county plans for maintenance contract services against budgeted amounts. Helps identify whether planned services and available funding align with required levels of service.
Reviews and coordinates invoices, purchase orders, and payment documents for accuracy, proper funding, and compliance with contract requirements. Works with staff and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
Prepares financial reports, dashboards, and budget tracking tools using Excel, Power BI, SAP, and other systems.
Assists with annual budgets and long-term financial planning. Reviews spending trends, contract usage, and anticipated maintenance needs to recommend future funding allocations.
Develops and improves financial procedures, recordkeeping, and reporting practices to promote accuracy, accountability, and consistency across maintenance operations.
Supports fiscal year closeout, audits, emergency response financial tracking, and special projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Duties
A bachelor's degree and one (1) year 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.
Other Qualifications
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
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.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Class A (CDL)
- Class B (CDL)
- SC Class C
- SC Class D
- Other State Driver's License
- None
- 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
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Transportation-Headquarters Address 955 Park Street, Room 115Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-737-1321