Section Chief, Aviation Bridge & Highway

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related field. Three years of professional experience in maintenance planning, airport engineering, airport maintenance programs, or related infrastructure operations are required. Supervisory experience is highly desired

Recruitment Notes

This is a highly responsible senior managerial position that will serve as the senior authority for the Aviation Maintenance Planning Division, providing long-range strategic guidance for airport maintenance programs and infrastructure asset management. The incumbent will be responsible for providing strategic leadership over the Bridge Structures, Tunnel, and Ancillary Structures Inspection Program, which is mandated by FDOT and encompasses the inspection, maintenance, repair, and long-term preservation of bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, overhead sign structures, and other critical airport infrastructure. Tasks include but not limited to developing and implementing annual business objectives and multi-year strategic inspection plans, overseeing engineering staff and consultants, managing quality assurance activities, administering project budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental, permitting, and engineering standards. Additionally, the incumbent will manage the inspection program, oversee the planning, design, and execution of engineering maintenance and capital improvement projects involving structural assets.

Airport Security

Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal law. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.