Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics
Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics
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Job Description
Job Description
Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviations power to connect innovate and transform communities
Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportations (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics where youll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigans thriving aviation system.
At the Office of Aeronautics were not just supporting aviation were leading it. From setting high standards for safe efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations our work is making a real difference.
Together were building stronger communities by expanding mobility supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander.
If youre ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up we want you on our team.
This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing monitoring and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP. This position also serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating administering and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports. This position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines state guidelines and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways runway and taxiway extensions airfield pavement rehabilitations airport lighting projects electronic navigational aid projects terminal buildings aircraft hangars and acquisition of land navigation easements or specialized airport equipment. This position in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility. This position oversees the project from final ACIP including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program. Funding programs could include primary and non-primary entitlements state apportionment supplemental discretionary and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports.
The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.For additional information please see the links below:
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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
- If applicable attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc.
View the entire job specification at: does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test physical criminal background and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting please contact Logan Bristol at .
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
