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State of Michigan · 1 day ago

Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

The State of Michigan's Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 to manage the State Block Grant Program within the Office of Aeronautics. The role involves overseeing airport development projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines, and managing federal funds for aviation projects.

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Responsibilities

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

Serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP

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

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

In coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility

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

Qualification

Professional engineering licenseFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) complianceProject managementBachelor of science in engineeringGrant managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering

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

Possession of 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

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

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