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Job Opportunity: Airport Planner III (5291) - SFO - TPV

Join the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Team as an Airport Planner II !

Are you passionate about aviation and airport planning? SFO Planning and Environmental Affairs is seeking an Airport Planner III. 

Under general supervision, the Airport Planner III will prepare complex aviation planning projects according to FAA rules and regulations; analyze the Airport’s operational trends and evaluate associated impacts to existing or planned airport systems; manage preparation of the Airport Layout Plan; assist with or lead airport development planning and programming studies; support environmental and other permitting for airport capital projects; maintain airport land use compatibility in the Airport environs, according to FAA and California state laws; and promote positive public relations to advance Airport strategic goals and objectives. 

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

  • Assist with complex planning and programming studies and airport development plans to advance Airport goals and objectives, and supervises tasks and assignments performed by other staff and technical consultants. Evaluate techniques to optimize Airport facilities to make more efficient use of Airport airside and landside resources and better program facility development to meet forecast demand. Such airport planning and programming studies includes passenger terminal planning, airfield and airspace capacity planning (including technology-related enhancements and demand management techniques), facility development and programming, aviation activity forecasting, and ground transportation. Airport planning studies must be prepared according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders and advisory circulars, and aviation industry trends.
  • Under general supervision, lead consultants and staff in updating the Airport Layout Plan, aviation activity forecasts, simulation models, and other planning documents according to FAA orders and advisory circulars. Prepare briefings on airport planning and programming projects for Airport leadership, internal staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with and prepare airport operational data to assess feasibility of the Airport’s capital improvements, development programs/projects, and best use of Airport property, as assessed according to FAA rules and regulations.
  • Interpret and explain legal, technical, and procedural aspects of airport planning and associated FAA rules and regulations to stakeholders; prepares technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
  • Assist with BPEA’s overall programs and functions, including development of project and contract budget, scopes, and schedules, and implementation of the division’s strategic plan goals. Supports professional services procurement processes and associated contract scopes, schedules, and project/task budgets. Maintains associated project/task contract scopes and budgets.

For more information about this job opportunity and application instructions, please refer to the official job announcement. Apply today and help us keep travelers moving!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years (8,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design)

OR

  • Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies or Environmental Studies AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design).

AND

Special Condition:  Additional Requirement needed for this position:

Two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience in airport/aviation planning, including airport facilities planning, airport master planning, airfield/airspace planning, aviation demand forecasting, or environmental planning/permitting (i.e. CEQA and NEPA environmental approvals; and permitting from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Bay Conservation and Development Commission).

AND

Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver's license (CA driver's license must be obtained prior to appointment).

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state laws relating to airports, Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, orders, advisory circulars, and standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to strategic and operational airport facility impacts, which will inform airport projects and programs.
  • Ability to support specialized planning studies and work professionally and collaboratively with external agencies/stakeholders, internal airport planning staff, and technical consultant teams.
  • Ability to speak and communicate effectively with the public, professional and technical persons, and employees.
  • Ability to write clear and concise documents for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Ability to support contract management, including administrative procedures and budget/invoice processing.
  • Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency to drive tasks supporting project completion with a commitment to consistently deliver excellent quality work.