Program Manager I - Outdoor Advertising Manager (61033848)

Administers the statewide outdoor advertising program to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. Manages employees to ensure effectiveness and consistency across regional divisions within the state. Directs the program's record-keeping, retention, and organization practices. Oversees the outdoor advertising window visibility vegetation management program. Advises industry partners and stakeholders on program policies, practices, and processes. Trains employees in outdoor advertising program inspection and other field services in support of the roadside program.

Administers the statewide outdoor advertising program including permitting, inventory control, and quality assurance monitoring. Responsible for permitting advertising devices on all National Highway System (NHS) and Federal Aid Primary (as identified on June 1, 1991) routes in the state. Monitors road system changes and implement regulations accordingly. Responsible for certifying quality control assessments including required reviews of all red areas, permitted devices, and unauthorized devices. Authorizes permit actions including new permit approval, existing permit modifications, and cancellations/removals. Performs and trains/supervises employees to complete the following: quality assurance inspections, new permit inspections, qualifying business interviews, and all related permit actions. Conducts reviews in support of the vegetation management program. Conducts roadside and rest area inspections in support of the Roadside Program.

Manages all applicable ODA software programs. Provides recommendations for modifications as necessary to ensure that they meet the needs of the ODA program. Facilitates modifications with internal and external developers, reviews and recommends final acceptance to the State Roadside Program Manager. Responsible for implementation of all software modifications to include training to internal and external users. Develops and implements internal processes, business rules, and best practices for all inventories/inspection/documentation related to the programs within purview. Develops processes and trains employees to maintain accurate inventory data for the ODA/Junkyard/Bus Shelter programs. Performs quality control reviews of all applicable data and reports summary and potential corrective action plans for discrepancies to the State Roadside Program Manager. Assists applicants and the public with information relating to outdoor advertising billboards, junkyards, and vegetation management. Performs other related duties as assigned.A bachelor's degree and three and one-half (3.5) years 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. 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.