Civil Engineer

Job Title

Civil Engineering Specialist

Duties

Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, theories and concepts as they relate to the development of standards, specifications, and guidelines for airport/heliport design. Serves as a focal point for regional engineers, airport district office (ADO) engineers and consultants in the interpretation and development of standards, specifications, criteria, and guidelines for airfield matters including: airport and heliport design, airport construction safety techniques; airport geometry standards, and runway safety recommendations to mitigate runway incursions and excursions.

Reviews Modification of Standards (MOS) requests and recommends appropriate action. Evaluates trends on types of MOS submissions and recommends solutions to minimize MOS submissions. Revises and/or manages the update of assigned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars (AC) and Engineering Briefs (EB). Coordinates all changes to AC's and EB's with industry, airport engineers, airport sponsors, Air Traffic Organization, Flight Standards, and legal counsel.

Evaluates validity and sufficiency of data; correlates technical conclusions, prepares and submits recommendations for change, adaptation, and mitigation. Monitors the dissemination and implementation of approved changes.

Prepares briefings and presentations on new airport design, pavement criteria and Airports Division programs, policies and guidance. Communicates and promotes awareness of various initiatives to internal/external contacts, including FAA organizations, government agencies, aviation industry groups, foreign governments and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Prepares research requests; provides advice and guidance to research programs in airport technology conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration William J. Hughes Technical Center (Tech Center).

Prepares complex correspondence for review by management including congressional responses, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced engineer. Develops plans, techniques, and policies to address current or anticipated problems and issues. Works with senior management to solve problems. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.