Aviation Program Funding & Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: State of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Salary: $31.77 - $56.17 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44538
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8941 DOT AERO Admin
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: UDOT Aeronautics, 135 North 2400 West, Salt Lake City, UT
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a highly motivated person to lead and manage FAA and State program funding and project management.
Our ideal candidate is someone who has a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Aviation, finance, or another related field OR equivalent experience.
Principal Duties
As the Aviation Program Funding and Project Manager, you will:
Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must have:
Preferences
Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:
Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:
Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
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As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Applicable follow up questions must be answered or your application may be removed from consideration or you may not receive credit for your experience. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.
02
How many years of of experience do you have in airport/aviation finance, operations, and/or management?
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Please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
04
Do you have experience with FAA federal grants?
05
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
06
Do you have experience in managing projects?
07
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
08
Do you have experience with financial management software?
09
If yes, please provide details, including what software you have experience with and where you gained the experience.
10
Do you have an AAAE CM or an FAA certificate (pilot, mechanic, UAS, ATC, etc.)?
11
If yes, please provide details, including the specific certifications you hold.
12
Do you have experience specifically with the State of Utah's financial management software, FINET?
13
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
14
Do you have experience with BlackCat grant management software?
15
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
16
Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.
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If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
18
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
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Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44538
Agency: 810 Department of Transportation
Unit: 8941 DOT AERO Admin
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Jill Barela, jbarela@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: UDOT Aeronautics, 135 North 2400 West, Salt Lake City, UT
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Schedule Code Description: This position requires a 12 month probationary period. Current State employees who have already passed a probationary period will not be required to complete another one.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a highly motivated person to lead and manage FAA and State program funding and project management.
Our ideal candidate is someone who has a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Aviation, finance, or another related field OR equivalent experience.
Principal Duties
As the Aviation Program Funding and Project Manager, you will:
- Assist with the collection of AIP/ Statewide ACIP documents and utilize the BlackCat software tool for grant management duties.
- This individual will participate in "Joint Planning Conference Meetings" with the FAA.
- They will oversee the BlackCat project management system.
- Review ACIP projects that have been inputted to BlackCat for accuracy based on the approved ACIP list from the Utah Transportation Commission.
- Maintains current knowledge of grant/finance rules and regulations.
- Issue State Cooperative Agreements to airport sponsors once federal funding has been approved and issue state grants via BlackCat.
- Monitors grant/contract recipients to ensure they are meeting grant compliance.
- Review Request for Reimbursements and coordinate payments.
- Work closely with several internal and external groups/organizations, including the:
- Federal Aviation Administration
- National Association of State Aviation Officials
- UDOT Comptrollers Office
Minimum Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must have:
- At least three (3) years of work experience in airport/aviation finance, operations, and/or management
Preferences
Preference may be given to those with at least one of the following:
- An AAAE CM or an FAA certificate (pilot, mechanic, UAS, ATC, etc.)
- Experience with FINET, Utah's financial management software
- Experience with BlackCat grant management software
- At least five (5) years experience in airport/aviation finance, operations, and/or management
- Experience in managing projects
- Experience with financial management software
- Experience with FAA federal grants
Supplemental Information
Here is some information you should be aware of:
- Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
- Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, "Enhance quality of life through transportation." We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation, please click
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
FMLA General Notice:
(right click + open link in new tab)
(clic derecho + abrir en una pestaa nueva?)
01
As part of this application process, you must provide your work history in the work history section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your work history, otherwise you may not receive credit. Applicable follow up questions must be answered or your application may be removed from consideration or you may not receive credit for your experience. Listing "see resume" as a response to a question may also result in not receiving credit.
- I have read and understand the above statement
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How many years of of experience do you have in airport/aviation finance, operations, and/or management?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 completed years
- 3 - 4 completed years
- 5 - 6 completed years
- 7 - 8 completed years
- 9 - 10 completed years
- More than 10 years
03
Please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
04
Do you have experience with FAA federal grants?
- Yes
- No
05
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
06
Do you have experience in managing projects?
- Yes
- No
07
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
08
Do you have experience with financial management software?
- Yes
- No
09
If yes, please provide details, including what software you have experience with and where you gained the experience.
10
Do you have an AAAE CM or an FAA certificate (pilot, mechanic, UAS, ATC, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
11
If yes, please provide details, including the specific certifications you hold.
12
Do you have experience specifically with the State of Utah's financial management software, FINET?
- Yes
- No
13
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
14
Do you have experience with BlackCat grant management software?
- Yes
- No
15
If yes, please provide details, including a specific example and where you gained the experience.
16
Do you have any relatives who currently work for UDOT? Per UDOT Policy, relatives are defined as: spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin (including in-laws and step relatives), or cohabitating employees.
- Yes
- No
17
If you do have relatives working for UDOT, please list the name, relationship, and work location for each relative.
18
Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
- State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
- Referred by a Friend or Family
- Indeed
- Other External Job Board or Site
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
- Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
- Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
- University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
- Contacted by a Recruiter
- Career or Job Fair
- Internship
- Interviewed for different position
- Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
- Other (not listed above)
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