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Airport Safety & Preservation Engineer

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Airport Safety & Preservation Engineer

Salary

$55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07943

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Engineer I

Position Number

60015627

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation, a recognized leader in air mobility innovation, promotes the economic well-being of North Carolina by developing a safe and robust air transportation system. As the state’s aviation authority, the division manages state and federal airport infrastructure development grant projects, in collaboration with local government owners of the state’s 72 public airports, the integration of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems for business and government use, airport professional development, aviation workforce development and flight services for state agencies.

This position will report to the Manager of Statewide Programs. This position will provide day-to-day administration of Maintenance Contracts, this includes: conducting preconstruction meetings; planning, coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring maintenance projects at various locations using multiple contractors; making routine engineering decisions concerning construction/maintenance work performed, approving and processing payments to contractors for work performed and maintaining appropriate documentation for each project. This position is also involved in creating and maintaining the Division Asset Management Systems through contracts and direct data collection. This position supports the Division with contracts on statewide safety inspections, GIS support and pavement condition reporting. This position also assists with specific duties that include but are not limited to emergency management reporting, windsock orders, and No Trespassing sign inventory and distribution.

In this role, you will:

+ Administer Statewide Airfield Maintenance Contracts

+ Conduct preconstruction meetings with airport personnel and contractors.

+ Plan, coordinate, schedule, and monitor maintenance projects across up to 30 airports annually.

+ Oversee multiple contracts and contractors, making routine engineering decisions during project execution.

+ Approve and process contractor payments for completed work.

+ Maintain complete and accurate project documentation.

+ Record all project activities in the Asset Management System to support long-term historical tracking.

+ Manage the Pavement (Asset) Management System

+ Operate and analyze the Division’s Asset Management Systems.

+ Manage field data collection efforts for asset inventory and condition assessments.

+ Populate, manipulate, analyze, and report on all system data to inform maintenance and investment decisions.

+ Support the FAA Airport Safety and Master Record (5010) Inspection Program

+ Assist in managing the FAA-required 5010 Inspection Program to collect critical airport information.

+ Help maintain accurate airport layout and infrastructure data within the Asset Management System.

+ Occasionally conduct certified 5010 inspections independently.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management Preferences:

+ Demonstrated ability to use concepts, practices, and theories of civil engineering as they apply to aviation applications.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate and make recommendations that require specialized engineering/aviation knowledge.

+ Skill in ensuring sufficient resources are allocated for proposed projects, under the guidance of a higher-level engineer or manager.

+ Experience writing clear, concise, and organized documents or reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

+ Working experience in communicating detailed technical information, guidelines, and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Val Smith: 919-814-0566

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position; the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. I have included all of this information in my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated using concepts, practices, and theories of civil engineering as they apply to aviation applications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

04

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to use concepts, practices, and theories of civil engineering as they apply to aviation applications.

05

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated collaborating and making recommendations that require specialized engineering/aviation knowledge?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

06

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to collaborate and make recommendations that require specialized engineering/aviation knowledge.

07

Which of the following best describes level of skill in ensuring sufficient resources are allocated for proposed projects, under the guidance of a higher-level engineer or manager.

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have skill ensuring sufficient resources are allocated for proposed projects, under the guidance of a higher-level engineer or manager.

09

Which of the following best describes your level of experience writing clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

10

Explain how you have shown your experience writing clear, concise and organized documents and reports addressing basic engineering concepts and facts.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of working experience in communicating detailed technical information, guidelines and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1-2 Years

+ 2-3 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ 4 or More Years

12

Explain how you have working experience in communicating detailed technical information, guidelines and standards to seek compliance and/or approval.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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