Title: Deputy Director, Aviation Education & External Engagement

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Negotiable to $135,000 - based on experience

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Aviation

Location: Dept of Aviation

Agency Website: www.doav.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Direct all activities of the Aviation Education & External Engagement Division. Responsible for the development of the agency’s aviation education program and strategies to continually advance and enhance aviation education in the Commonwealth. Directs the development, implementation, and management of the agency’s strategic communications, public relations, and branding. Develop and implement programs to promote aviation workforce development. Oversee the agency’s responsibilities with external groups and programs including: the Governor’s Aerospace Advisory Council, the Virginia Small Air Transportation Systems, and the New Airline Service Incentive Fund. Provide oversight of the Aircraft Registration program. Serve as a member of the Director’s leadership team, representing the agency director at his behest. Provide leadership and guidance to the Aviation Education & External Engagement team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development of a well-rounded aviation education program. Extensive knowledge of aviation and aviation-related technologies. Understanding of the principles, concepts, strategies, and methodologies of public relations and communications services. Diverse experience in coordination and integration of various programs to include aerospace education, administrative services, Virginia aviation regulations, Code of Virginia, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Ability to positively represent the agency and aviation to media, citizens, elected officials, and aviation stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to identify, organize, prioritize, and accomplish tasks to keep projects moving ahead simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understanding of social media platforms, maximizing those platforms as part of a strategic communication plan. Ability to lead and inspire division team members. Ability to administer public and agency programs. Ability to work independently while maintaining momentum and work under stringent deadlines. Effectively communicate with government officials. Ability to direct news media activities. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply guidelines, policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability building relationships, problem-solving, decision-making, and diplomacy. Manage and work as part of a team to accomplish agency’s mission and goals.

Additional Considerations

Pilot’s license and additional endorsements such as Instrument, Commercial, and part 107 license. In-state and out-of-state travel required for agency and industry events.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Form. DOAV participates in E-Verify.

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.

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

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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.