| Location | Richland County, SC |
| Salary | $81,192–$146,166 Per Year |
IT Manager I (61036529)
Salary
$81,192.00 - $146,166.00 Annually
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
194382
Agency
Department of Transportation-Headquarters
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
AM55
Position Number:
61036529
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
TEC07
Hiring Range - Min.
$81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$146,166.00
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Provides management and technical leadership for the planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of agency telecommunications, network, wireless, physical security, and low-voltage infrastructure. Supervises staff responsible for installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities; manages related projects; establishes technical standards and procedures; coordinates with contractors, vendors, service providers, and other disciplines; and ensures infrastructure meets agency requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards.
Establishes goals, priorities, and performance expectations for assigned staff. Assigns and monitors work, evaluates performance, provides technical direction and training, and develops staff to maximize productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
Plans and manages telecommunications and low-voltage projects from assessment and design through implementation and closeout. Prepares and reviews scopes, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates and coordinates projects with other disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders.
Provides technical oversight of structured cabling, copper and fiber-optic systems, outside plant, network infrastructure, and related telecommunications services. Ensures installations, testing, troubleshooting, modifications, and documentation meet established standards and requirements.
Oversees statewide managed Wi-Fi services, including new deployments, upgrades, performance monitoring, RF analysis, coverage assessments, and corrective actions. Establishes standards for wireless installation and performance.
Provides oversight for the design, implementation, and maintenance of access control, CCTV, video surveillance, and related physical security systems. Evaluates site conditions and user requirements and ensures systems meet agency security and operational needs.
Develops and maintains standards, procedures, and documentation for telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure. Reviews designs, installations, testing, and project documentation to ensure compliance with agency requirements, BICSI, NEC, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.
Coordinates with telecommunications providers, contractors, vendors, and service providers. Evaluates infrastructure needs, technologies, equipment, materials, and services and makes recommendations regarding upgrades, replacements, and improvements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelors degree in communications, business administration, computer science (information technology), mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and three (3) years of experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology; or an approved acceptable equivalence in accordance with State Human Resource. A valid motor vehicle operators 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.
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.
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Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency Department of Transportation-Headquarters Address 955 Park Street, Room 115
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone 803-737-1321
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.