Transportation Planner/Analysts participate in transportation system analysis, a continuing comprehensive and cooperative planning process, research programs or projects, safety programs and/or related functional areas as mandated by, and within the guidelines of, federal, State and local authorities; monitor, develop and implement State and federal funding and programming/planning requirements and ensure compliance with federal funding requirements.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
This is for the Planning and Program Development Division located in Carson City, NV. The NDOT Aviation Program is responsible for helping ensure Nevada's General Aviation at both public-use and private-use airports and heliports meet applicable safety requirements and provide maximum utility to their communities and the flying public. The incumbent is responsible for administration and oversight of the NDOT Aviation Program long range planning, annual airport inspections on all of Nevada's general aviation airports as part of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Safety Data Program.
Current oversight of 141 registered facilities statewide including Airports and Heliports where public-access may occur. Incumbents will review and approve the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Safety Data inspections conducted by support staff to ensure they are accurate and complete in accordance with applicable regulations and established FAA minimum design safety standards, airport compliance with FAA Grant Assurances, Air Traffic Control procedures, Runway Safety and Best Practices. Develop and manage outreach and education information on Nevada Airports and Aviation programs with local, state, and federal agencies in Nevada and surrounding states for aviation meetings, officials, stakeholders, emergency service providers, public agencies, advocacy groups, and special studies. Monitor and analyze program success and make recommendations. Respond to public inquiries related to aviation, airports, heliports, airspace, noise, new technology, advanced air mobility, and safety.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, planning, math, geography, statistics, economics or a related field and three years of professional experience in two or more of the following: overseeing and conducting specific transportation analysis, planning or research programs; developing studies, reports, and master plans; collecting and analyzing data; forecasting trends and developments; and developing alternatives to achieve goals and identify available financing, including one year of experience in a lead capacity; OR one year of experience as a Transportation Planner/Analyst II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
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This position requires a FAA Pilots License & Educational & Physical Requirements and/or thorough equivalent understanding of all regulations and operational aspects. |
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This position requires FAA Airport Master Record (Form 5010) Inspector or equivalent experience. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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1) Describe your experience with Airport and Heliport Lighting, Signing, and Marking Standards, Airport Geometry, Airspace and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation Standards, Airport and Heliport / Vertiport Minimum Dimensional and Design Safety Standards.
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2) Describe your experience with Airport Vehicle Operations on Airports, Drivers Training, Runway Incursions, Runway Safety, and Radio Phraseology.
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3) Describe your experience with Airport Weather, Communications, Navigation, and Equipment Requirements.
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4) Describe your experience with FAA Airport Quality Assurance and Compliance with FAA Grant Assurances, and FAA Grant Processing.
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5) Describe your experience with training in Safety Management Systems (SMS) for airports and/or air traffic practitioners.
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