Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation: 

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview :

This position is responsible for administering and overseeing Tall Structure Regulation as well as noise sensitive permitting as it relates to Indiana Code for public-use facilities. This position will oversee the early coordination process and respond on behalf of the Office of Aviation as it relates to any state construction project and will file permits through the FAA once the project is reviewed. The aviation program manager role will also be in charge of requesting and documenting based aircraft from all airports in the state. This will be performed in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Revenue (IDOR) as well as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position will also require that the applicant holds an FAA Part 107 small UAS certificate, which will be utilized during the course of employment. This role will be instrumental in helping to document UAS operations throughout the state while utilizing the INDOT UAS CONOP's that were recently completed. The aviation program manager will do so through the UAS WebTool that was created. This position shall be familiar with Pix4D as well as ArcGIS in order to help the Office of Aviation complete missions pertaining to mapping. The successful applicant will also be involved with the planning efforts from the Indiana State Aviation System Plan (ISASP) update as well as the Airport Economic Impact Study (AEIS) update.

Salary : 

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. 

Location : 

This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Indianapolis.

A Day in the Life:

The essential elements of the job duties: 

• Issue tall structure and noise permits statewide in accordance with IC 8-21-10
• Provide UAS pilot and visual observer services for INDOT’s UAS program in accordance with FAA Part 107
• Assist with INDOT’s UAS Program Development – CONOPS/SOP/Risk analysis
• Review Early Coordination requests of environmental review for airspace impacts statewide and respond accordingly
• Coordinate website maintenance
• Manage the statewide reporting of based aircraft
• Encourage the development of airports in the state to bolster economic impacts statewide and at the local level
• Administer state and federal grant programs to transportation providers
• Maintain compliance with state rules, regulations and requirements
• Assure effective operation of grant assistance programs
• Soliciting and evaluating grant applications from transportation providers
• Assist with the development and implementation of annual work plans
• Coordinate and monitor the grant procurement activities
• Compile, analyze and complete reports of key operating and financial data from the state's public transportation systems

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• BS Degree in Aviation Administration, Aviation Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience; or significant course work in related field supplemented with practical experience; or 4 years demonstrated project management related work experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Operator Certificate
• Basic knowledge of aviation terminology; engineering processes; FAA Part 77 regulations; airport lighting, signage, and marking circulars.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information effectively to groups.
• Skill in use of computer and software, particularly for spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with PIX4D and ArcGIS preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of aviation principles, procedures, criteria, plans and specifications and related data.
• FAA Private Pilot certificate with instrument rating is preferred but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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