Job Description

This position has been re-posted. Previous applicants need not reapply as all applicants will be considered.
Engineering Associate I
The Department of Administration's (Admin) Office of Technology & Information Services (OTIS) is seeking an Endpoint Associate I to join the team. OTIS oversees the state's federated model for implementing, enhancing, and protecting information technology (IT) resources and the utilization of IT shared services across agencies. In this role you will perform critical inspections, manage building access control and security devices, coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance tasks across multiple sites. This position will oversee all building system repairs and maintenance activities across multiple sites ensuring safety and agency policies are followed. This role is the backbone of our operations. If you are skilled in facilities upfit and maintenance, and value all aspects of the technical infrastructure needed to support IT operations, this position could be for you! This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Associate I:

• Facilitate critical maintenance repair tasks and general repairs to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other supporting building systems across multiple assigned sites.
• Manage building security monitoring and access control systems for multiple sites.
• Manage DTO remote telecommunication closet Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS's) for critical networking gear. Provide consulting services to agency customers on the replacement of their UPS modules on their network infrastructure.
• Maintain system maintenance programs on all data center and remote supporting systems. Gather technical data for future equipment replacement and adjustments.
• Perform emergency tasks to the building in Housekeeping, HVAC, Plumbing, Electricity, and Furniture if needed to protect against building damage and/or to protect life safety.
• This position will require on-call rotation coverage for after-hours issues and call backs.
• Perform other duties as required. This position is essential to manage the state's data center facilities and to support other remote facilities especially during emergency or weather-related events.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management and entry-level engineering or construction management work experience.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills in operating and managing physical access control systems, HVAC, building automation software, hand tools and testing equipment, including use of laptop and desktop computers.
• Knowledge of techniques, methodology, and code requirements and safety practices used in Facilities Management is required.
• Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to multiple building systems across multiple sites.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings of both high and low voltage, mechanical, network cabling, and building floor layouts.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, perform heavy manual labor, oversee vendor activities, and ability to plan and execute work.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, to use judgment and initiative to complete work without supervision.
• Both technical and security compliance training and certification is required and must remain current throughout employment, including CJIS compliance requirements.
• Must maintain up-to-date Defensive Driving Certificate and a valid driver's license.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click

for additional information. * 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan
• State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Skills Required