What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner 3, Office of Aviation Grants, PN 20050476 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
This Position Is Located At
2829 West Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235-2786
What You Will Do
Under direction of Transportation Engineer, acts as principal liaison & project coordinator for aviation planning effort in development, delivery, maintenance & evaluation of airport planning projects, programs &/or services. Assists in preparation, review & processing of data for Federal & State aviation programs (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, Ohio Airport Grant Program). Monitors grant programs (e.g., Ohio Airport Grant Program) & prepares reports regarding the same utilizing BlackCat Aviation Data & Grant Management System. Provides support & technical assistance regarding the Ohio Airport Protection Act and airspace permitting program. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word) to prepare correspondence, memos & contracts for submission to grantee agencies. Monitors grants from application through scoring, selection & approval process. Coordinates & conducts public outreach & engagement activities with airport personnel, community officials & consultants. Handles sensitive telephone & in-person contacts with general public, transportation agencies, government officials & private organizations. Provides administrative support to all Aviation programs.Plans, updates, maintains, coordinates, monitors & evaluates scientific, technical & professional programs & projects related to Ohio Statewide Airport System Plan. Represents Aviation interests & participates in statewide planning committees & projects, including Access Ohio, Transport Ohio, Ohio Freight Advisory Committee & the Ohio Standing Committee on Transportation Planning. Plans, coordinates, monitors & evaluates and provide comments on scientific, technical & professional programs & projects related to Ohio Airports (e.g., airport master plans & airport layout plans). Reviews documents prepared by others. Prepares documents related to FAA & State project selection. Prepares documents for review by State Controlling Board. Provides airport-related data to consultants & other parties. Develops data & provides data analysis to prepare reports & correspondence regarding project status, funding & inquiries. Attends meetings, conferences & special events as agency & program representative; delivers speeches & presentations (e.g., using Microsoft PowerPoint) as required.
Creates account ledgers & records disbursement of funds, monitors grant account balances & prepares expenditure reports regarding grant-related projects & programs. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Excel & Access) to review databases of expenditure requests. Prepares encumbrances, processes grant pay requests, reviews budgets & coordinates with other office staff regarding technical assistance programs & grant-related activities. Coordinates with engineers regarding availability of funding sources. Assists in revising grants & amending contracts. Maintains currency with proposal writing techniques & fundamentals of grant administration.
Maintains registration records regarding Ohio's private airports & heliports. Conducts airport safety & compliance inspections (5010 inspections). Cooperates with FAA in order to perform annual updating of five-year Airport Capital Improvement Programs (ACIPs) for all publicly-owned airports within state; reviews ACIPs & makes suggestions regarding future airport development plans. Performs other duties & tasks as directed.
Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration); 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.
If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of a valid driver's license or must provide own transportation.
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Keia Dover/ markeia.dover@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 2, 2025, 10:29:00 AM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$29.23- $42.81
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
07:30 AM To 04:30 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Planning and Development
Technical Skills
Planning and Development
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
2829 West Dublin-Granville Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235-2786
What You Will Do
- Maintain and update Ohio Statewide Airport System Plan
- Assists in preparation, review and processing of projects associated with the Ohio Airport Grant program
- Represents Office of Aviation in various Statewide planning committees and projects
- Coordinates projects and planning efforts in conjunction with the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program
- Interest in Ohio Airport System and aviation in general
- Knowledge and experience with ODOT programs and processes
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) experience
- Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
- At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
- Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
- Work/Life Balance
- The opportunity to work on an important mission
Under direction of Transportation Engineer, acts as principal liaison & project coordinator for aviation planning effort in development, delivery, maintenance & evaluation of airport planning projects, programs &/or services. Assists in preparation, review & processing of data for Federal & State aviation programs (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, Ohio Airport Grant Program). Monitors grant programs (e.g., Ohio Airport Grant Program) & prepares reports regarding the same utilizing BlackCat Aviation Data & Grant Management System. Provides support & technical assistance regarding the Ohio Airport Protection Act and airspace permitting program. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word) to prepare correspondence, memos & contracts for submission to grantee agencies. Monitors grants from application through scoring, selection & approval process. Coordinates & conducts public outreach & engagement activities with airport personnel, community officials & consultants. Handles sensitive telephone & in-person contacts with general public, transportation agencies, government officials & private organizations. Provides administrative support to all Aviation programs.Plans, updates, maintains, coordinates, monitors & evaluates scientific, technical & professional programs & projects related to Ohio Statewide Airport System Plan. Represents Aviation interests & participates in statewide planning committees & projects, including Access Ohio, Transport Ohio, Ohio Freight Advisory Committee & the Ohio Standing Committee on Transportation Planning. Plans, coordinates, monitors & evaluates and provide comments on scientific, technical & professional programs & projects related to Ohio Airports (e.g., airport master plans & airport layout plans). Reviews documents prepared by others. Prepares documents related to FAA & State project selection. Prepares documents for review by State Controlling Board. Provides airport-related data to consultants & other parties. Develops data & provides data analysis to prepare reports & correspondence regarding project status, funding & inquiries. Attends meetings, conferences & special events as agency & program representative; delivers speeches & presentations (e.g., using Microsoft PowerPoint) as required.
Creates account ledgers & records disbursement of funds, monitors grant account balances & prepares expenditure reports regarding grant-related projects & programs. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Excel & Access) to review databases of expenditure requests. Prepares encumbrances, processes grant pay requests, reviews budgets & coordinates with other office staff regarding technical assistance programs & grant-related activities. Coordinates with engineers regarding availability of funding sources. Assists in revising grants & amending contracts. Maintains currency with proposal writing techniques & fundamentals of grant administration.
Maintains registration records regarding Ohio's private airports & heliports. Conducts airport safety & compliance inspections (5010 inspections). Cooperates with FAA in order to perform annual updating of five-year Airport Capital Improvement Programs (ACIPs) for all publicly-owned airports within state; reviews ACIPs & makes suggestions regarding future airport development plans. Performs other duties & tasks as directed.
Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration); 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of a valid driver's license or must provide own transportation.
Organization
Transportation - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Keia Dover/ markeia.dover@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 2, 2025, 10:29:00 AM
Work Location
Ohio Dept of Transportation
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$29.23- $42.81
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
07:30 AM To 04:30 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Planning and Development
Technical Skills
Planning and Development
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Interpreting Data
Agency Overview
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
Salary : $29 - $43
