Title: Chief Engineer
State Role Title: Architect/Engineering Mgr II
Hiring Range: Negotiable to $115,000 based on experience
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Aviation
Location: AIRPORT SERVICES DIV
Agency Website: www.doav.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Aviation is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to the Airport Services Division engineering team. The Chief Engineer coordinates the engineering team’s work and provides detailed engineering guidance and assistance to airports in the Commonwealth to ensure project compliance with FAA, state and local laws, regulations and policies. This individual oversees the management of capital improvement and special fund projects and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the airport licensing program’s rules and regulations in accordance with Code of Virginia §5.1.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of and extensive experience in engineering, surveying practices and contract administration. Extensive experience with construction methods and skilled in project management. Demonstrated skills and abilities in engineering. Understand and interpret state and federal rules and regulations. Knowledge of state airport licensing rules and regulations. Knowledge and experience of current general aviation safety and security practices and procedures. Proficiency with administrative application software packages and grant management applications. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external project team members. Extensive experience in the engineering field with the Department of Aviation, another agency, or engineering/construction firm. AutoCAD experience. Project management experience required. Demonstrated experience using field survey equipment. Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability in using personal computer applications.
Additional Considerations
BS in civil engineering or combined education, training, and experience.
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 804-774-4627 for assistance.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Contact Information
Name: Amy Reese
Phone: 804-774-4627
Email: amy.reese@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.