Planning & Programs Manager

Initial Posting Date: 01/10/2023 Application Deadline: 01/31/2023 Agency: Oregon Department of Aviation Salary Range: $6,802 - $10,023 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Planning & Programs Manager Job Description: Construction Project Manager 3 – Planning & Programs Manager Oregon Department of Aviation Planning & Projects Salem The role: The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) is responsible for the planning and development of a safe & efficient aviation system in Oregon. As the planning & programs manager, you will oversee the planning, grant and capital improvement plans, pavement preservation and tall structure evaluations for the agency. If you have project management experience and a passion for aviation, apply today! The Oregon Department of Aviation strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Manage the planning and projects section, including aviation system planning, land use coordination, aeronautical reviews and airport master planning. Manage a small team of 4 full time employees Develop aviation policy and rules in compliance with Oregon’s state aviation system plan. Create master and departmental plans that define scope and statement of work, manage bidding process and track progress of overall projects (RFP’s bid documents and planning and design contracts). Oversee various agency wide programs like the capital improvements program and pavement preservation program. Provide assistance and advice to Oregon’s public use airports. Serve as contracting officer for the agency. Manage the Agency DBE Program Develop and facilitate airport development workshops. Coordinate system wide capital improvement program and partner with stakeholders. Oversee management of grant funds and Capital Projects as directed. Serve as liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration and local airport sponsors regarding grant coordination. Analyze technical data and prepare reports. Represent the Oregon Department of Aviation on various committees. Work is performed in a typical office setting. Hybrid work options are available. Overnight travel may be required. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Aviation. Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon! Want to know about new job postings? Click here to subscribe for email notifications through GovDelivery! What we need: We will be looking for the following minimum qualifications in addition to the skills listed above: Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. What we’d like to see: If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position. Experience with grant administration. Experience with FAA grants and policies. Experience with Oregon land-use laws. Experience working with or for Cities, Counties, Ports or Airports or Federal Agencies Project Management Office (PMO) or Portfolio Management How to apply: Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. Complete the following required steps: Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above. Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages. Please address your cover letter to Betty Stansbury, Agency Director. Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities. If you are an internal applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application. If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application. Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Need help? For questions, call 503-931-1206 or email ODOTRecruitmentTP@odot.oregon.gov. Additional information: We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as transferable skills, experience, education. We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer. Don’t attach extra documents. We will only look at documents that we ask for. We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODAV employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. This position is not represented by a union (unrepresented). Human Resources/Recruitment, MS12 355 Capitol St NE Salem OR 97301-3871 Fax 503-986-3895 ODAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). 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