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Aviation Safety Program Manager

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. This position provides leadership and oversight for the safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of more than 750 aviation landing facilities. The role involves coordinating with airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal aviation standards and regulations. The position supervises staff by assigning and reviewing work, managing performance, and conducting formal employee evaluations.

It is also responsible for the development and administration of aviation safety programs, including airport and heliport inspections, landing area registration, obstruction analysis, and navigational aids. Overall, the position ensures the effective administration of these programs while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and industry standards.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Driving Results, Following Policies and Procedures, Making Accurate Judgments.

The position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Section 88, and reports to DOTD Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus two years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Review and approve technical safety inspections for 750+ airports and aviation landing facilities.
• Inspect runways, taxiways, lighting, navigation aids, approach clearances, facilities, and potential obstructions affecting public safety.
• Review and approve airport and heliport registration applications and ensure accurate data entry into the National Airspace database.
• Conduct and oversee safety inspections for 250+ emergency service heliports statewide and maintain required 5010 inspection accreditation.
• Review tower construction proposals and provide FAA recommendations regarding navigation impacts and obstruction hazards.
• Develop annual heliport technical reports and legislative reports on helicopter operations and safety.
• Coordinate with FAA officials and state aviation programs to implement standardized airport safety requirements.
• Supervise employees, assign and review work, and conduct performance planning and evaluation sessions.
• Provide aviation safety training and workshops to airport managers, Fixed Base Operators, and industry stakeholders.
• Investigate aircraft accidents, incidents, and aeronautical complaints; support emergency response coordination and public aviation safety communications.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This is a promotional position open to only current permanent classified DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Brad Brandt, Deputy Assistant Secretary 3 Aviation, Section 88 (225) 379-3040 Brad.Brandt@la.gov

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others