Transportation Specialist

7 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States GeorgiaGov Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aviation Program Manager to lead and assist in the management of our Aviation Program. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the program, including organizational structure, human resources, financial responsibilities, and office operational activities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Program Management

The Aviation Program Manager will be responsible for managing the Aviation Program, including:

  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures
  • Overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Administering and overseeing all activities of the Aviation Program, including financial oversight and administration of federal grant funds
Financial Management

The Aviation Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of federal grant funds and state appropriated airport aid funds, ensuring that GDOT has financial management systems, policies, and procedures in place to match, manage, and charge only allowable costs against federal grant funds.

Stakeholder Engagement

The Aviation Program Manager will serve as GDOT's primary Aviation liaison with federal, state, county, municipal, airport, and other pertinent stakeholders and partners, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding aviation.

Program Development

The Aviation Program Manager will be responsible for directing, supervising, and ensuring the development and implementation of the GDOT Advanced Air Mobility and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) programs, maintaining comprehensive knowledge of this emerging technology and its applicability and impact.

Planning and Coordination

The Aviation Program Manager will direct and supervise activities of Aviation Planning and other areas of the Aviation Program to ensure responsibilities are met, including:

  • Directing and overseeing the Planning section in the accomplishment of the Statewide Aviation System Plan (SASP)
  • Reviewing and commenting on Airport Master Plans (AMP) and Airport Layout Plans (ALP)
  • Directing and supervising the Aviation Program Environmental Review Process
  • Directing and supervising the Aviation Program Airport Inspection and Licensing program
  • Directing and supervising the development and distribution of the State Airport Directory
Performance Monitoring

The Aviation Program Manager will monitor the Aviation Program's progress to meet established goals and objectives, establishing and tracking annual program goals, performance measures, and Aviation Program-specific metrics.

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications, including:

  • State Entry Qualifications: Associate degree in a related field or one (1) year at the lower level Mgr 2, Transport Specialist (TRM031) or position equivalent
  • Agency Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Transportation Planning, Business, Engineering, or a related field and seven years related experience
Agency Preferred Qualifications

The selected candidate may also possess the following preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a closely related field
  • Experience managing statewide aviation projects
  • Experience managing capital improvement programs
  • Experience managing Federal and/or State Grant programs
  • Experience managing the FAA's State Block Grant Program
  • Experience conducting FAR Part 13 informal compliance investigations
  • Experience as an FAA Licensed Pilot
  • Experience in the fields of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)


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