Engineer

Title: Engineer

Hiring Range: negotiable to $85,000

Agency: Department of Aviation

Location: AIRPORT SERVICES DIV

Agency Website: doav.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Aviation is seeking a civil engineer to review and approve all aspects of capital, maintenance, security and facilities projects for public-use airports. Responsibilities include conducting construction, maintenance, security, facility, and other airport inspections for approximately 16 of the 66 public-use airports in the Commonwealth. Additional duties include responding to airport project requests and coordination with airport managers and sponsors, consultants, and private contractors; review and approve construction plans and specifications, engineering agreements and contract documents; conduct obstruction surveys; and manage grant-in-aid programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in developing, interpreting and reviewing construction documents. Experience conducting on-site construction field inspections. Knowledge of construction techniques and methods. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience conducting surveys and managing grant-in-aid programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel); B.S. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with civil site plan development and plan review. Experience conducting on-site construction field inspections. Knowledge of construction techniques and methods. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience conducting surveys and managing grant-in-aid programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.

Special Instructions: 

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RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application Requirements: Applications and/or résumés for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disability Act. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DOAV at 804-774-4632 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information:

Name: Laurie Brown

Phone: 804-774-4632

Email: laurie.brown@doav.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.