Airport Programs Specialist (Limited Duration)

Initial Posting Date:

10/16/2026

Application Deadline:

10/26/2026

Agency:

Oregon Department of Aviation

Salary Range:

$5,458 - $8,352

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Airport Programs Specialist (Limited Duration)

Job Description:

Program Analyst 2 - Airport Programs Specialist (Limited Duration)

Oregon Department of Aviation

Airport Services

Salem

The role:

Join our dedicated team of professionals at the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODVA) as an Airport Programs Specialist. In this exciting role, you will support the administration and operation of ODVA's state-operated airports and create and administer programs for state airports that improve safety, equity, engagement and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. In addition, you will recommend methods for improvement and help resolve issues alongside the state airports manager. Apply today!

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before June 30, 2027. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Partner closely with the State Airports Manager and the Operations team, providing critical administrative support, facilitating policy and rule updates, maintaining airport compliance and maintaining positive community relations by responding to questions and issues from the public.
• Develop and administer programs for state airports, including training, community outreach, complaint tracking, volunteer coordination and more.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs to assist with the safe and efficient operations of Oregon's state airports.
• Research and evaluate program effectiveness to meet airport and community needs.
• Work with state airports manager and staff to support airport function and provide technical assistance.
• Travel to airports throughout Oregon and occasionally travel out of state. Travel demands are determined by task and may increase/decrease over time.
• This position primarily works from a central office, or airport environment and has extensive interaction with the general public to inform, assist and resolve issues.
• May be required to work some evenings and weekends based on agency needs.
• Hybrid work options available with manager approval.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Aviation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience in airport operations, management, or program planning, coordination or administration.

OR

A bachelor's degree in airport management, business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills and two years' experience planning, coordinating or administering a program.

Special qualifications: Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education and alignment with ODAV values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Prior airport operations, management or other aviation experience preferred.
• Airport Certified Employee (ACE) and Certified Member (C.M.) certifications from the American Association of Airport Executives, or other aviation credentials preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers including creating/editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-931-1206 or email ODOTRecruitmentTP@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODAV employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODAV is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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