Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/5007127) Apply  Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics Salary $43.20 - $61.26 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 5901-25-AERO-7-TELS13-LB Department Transportation Opening Date 07/17/2025 Closing Date 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviation’s power to connect, innovate and transform communities? Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, where you’ll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigan’s thriving aviation system. At the Office of Aeronautics, we’re not just supporting aviation, we’re leading it. From setting high standards for safe, efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations, our work is making a real difference. Together, we're building stronger communities by expanding mobility, supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander. If you're ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up, we want you on our team. This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP. This position also serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports. This position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways, runway and taxiway extensions, airfield pavement rehabilitations, airport lighting projects, electronic navigational aid projects, terminal buildings, aircraft hangars, and acquisition of land, navigation easements, or specialized airport equipment. This position in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility. This position oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program. Funding programs could include primary and non-primary entitlements, state apportionment, supplemental, discretionary, and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position. For additional information, please see the links below: + Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/TRALSPL2C06R PD 7.2025.pdf) + All about MDOT For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefitsor www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12. Additional Requirements and Information To be considered for this position you must: + Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan. + If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (https://aice-eval.org/members/) . View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Logan Bristol atBristolL3@Michigan.gov. Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials? + Yes + No 02 TRALSPL - Do you possess a bachelor of science or higher degree in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 03 Although not required, do you possess a bachelor of science or higher degree in Civil Engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 04 TRALSPL2 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or a Transportation Engineer Licensed 12? + Yes + No 05 TRALSPL – Do you possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan? If so, please attach a copy of the licensure. + Yes + No 06 Do you possess a registered professional engineering license from a state other than Michigan and if so, are you willing and able to obtain the appropriate Michigan license? Please attach a copy of the licensure. + Yes + No + I currently possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan. 07 Do you possess a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 08 In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States? + Yes + No 09 Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee? + Yes + No 10 Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.). + Yes + No 11 Please select the number of years' experience you have managing, planning or developing capital projects: + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 12 Please select the number of years' experience you have working with federal grants: + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 13 Please select the number of years' experience you have working within the aviation field: + More than 5 years + 3-5 years + 1-3 years + Less than 1 year + No experience 14 For all the above questions, if you indicated you have the experience listed, you must document the experience in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. Do you understand this requirement and have you documented your experience, if applicable? + Yes + No 15 If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process. + Yes + No + Not applicable 16 MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs? + MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program + MDOT TRAC Program + MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program + Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship + MI Construction Career Days + National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) + Other + N/A + MDOT Capstone Internship 17 MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply) + State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com + LinkedIn + College/University Career Services Office or website + Twitter + Facebook + Indeed + Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder) + Michigan Works! Agency + Career Fair + GovDelivery + Billboard + Employee Referral + Veterans Organization + Government Jobs + Diversity Jobs + recruitics + ZipRecruiter + Other Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Transportation Address 425 West Ottawa Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email