Airport Planning Project Coordinator

City of Charlotte; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Airport Planning Project Coordinator to support complex planning tasks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. You will interact with internal teams, external agencies, and community groups to advance planning studies and capital projects.

Responsibilities include developing planning programs, coordinating with Finance and Public Works, and preparing reports for major initiatives such as the Airport Master Plan and NEPA documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of experience or Master's degree plus one year.
• Equivalent combination of training and airport-level experience allowed.
• Knowledge of FAA advisory circulars and planning standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops planning programs and analyzes planning data.
• Manages the Airport's Capital Improvement Program planning horizon.
• Supports reports on NEPA, land use, and environmental documentation.
• Coordinates with internal departments and public agencies on projects.
• Prepares project definitions and supports grant administration.

Skills

Airport planning knowledge

Public speaking

Professional writing

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Department: Aviation Department Salary: $81,226.00 - $116,762.94

Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Airport Planning Project Coordinator aids the Planning Program Manager by performing technical work on complex planning tasks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Work involves extensive contact with both internal and external groups, agencies, stakeholders, and community groups.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops planning programs, compiles and analyzes planning data.
• Assists with the development and management of the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program for a near-, short-, and long-term horizon.
• Researches and prepares reports and plans to support complex issues, such as the Airport Master Plan and Strategic Area Development Plan, noise programs, Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) purpose and need statements, National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documentation, site and area development planning, compatible land use plans, airfield capacity, terminal capacity, economic development plans, benefit/cost analyses, sustainability reports/plans, Part 150 documentation, facility and infrastructure requirements analyses, project programming documentation, facility use surveys and analyses, geospatial analysis, concept design and development.
• Prepares preliminary sketches of future projects.
• Coordinates planning and construction projects with other departments and public agencies.
• Provides technical support on planning principles.
• Present plans or project overviews to public groups including the Airport Community Roundtable, Airport Neighborhood Committee, and the Aviation Academy.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports and informational material for internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Collaborates with Finance to maintain working planning documents.
• Assists Financial Planning with providing project information to supplement grant administration.
• Provides guidance for project funding eligibility sources, including but not limited to Airport Improvement Program, Passenger Facility Charge Program, state grants, NC Highway Department funds.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders for the purposes of land acquisition, land use, and land disposal.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies throughout the project life cycle.
• Drafts requests for qualifications.
• Reviews Statements of Qualifications and participates on the selection committee for professional services.
• Serves as a project manager overseeing Planning consultant-led tasks and projects supporting the scoping, fee negotiation, data collection, and ongoing project management process.
• May serve as a deputy project manager or support the Planning Program Manager on larger-scale complex projects.
• Participate in design teams to represent the original planning principles to ensure the projects proceed to meet the original purpose and need.
• Prepare or assist departments to prepare Project Definition Documents in support of new and changing project requests to provide an overview of a project scope, cost, and schedule that is then shared and coordinated with our Architecture and Engineering partners when transitioning projects from a Planning to Design phase.
• Serve as a liaison between airport tenants, internal and external stakeholders regarding aeronautical topics.
• Serve as an Airport representative or designee on internal and external committees to ensure planning principles are represented and served through its actions.
• Assist the internal Airport Governance process with the compilation, research, and coordination of Airport projects and associated project changes.
• Part 77 airspace analysis.
• Knowledge of town/city/regional planning practices and design strategies.
• Knowledge of air traffic functions, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Performs site visits to future and current construction projects.
• Maintains the ability to safely drive on the Airport’s Movement and Non-movement areas.

Additional Information

Schedule subject to irregular hours, changes, and emergency call-backs to work. Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points, with the ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit. Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree plus three years of experience, or; Master's Level Degree plus one year of experience
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelor’s degree plus three years of airport-related experience, or; Master’s degree plus one year of airport-related experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and minimum five years of airport-level experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the theories, methods, and procedures involved in airport planning, including knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, planning requirements and design standards, including land development principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, methods and procedures involved in planning, with an emphasis on aviation planning, operations or design.
• Considerable knowledge of the planning principles and practices of airport-compatible land use, and comprehensive planning and design standards.
• Considerable knowledge of research methods and the application of them to planning problems.
• Ability to prepare complex planning analyses and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to present on planning topics or planning overviews.
• Ability to read and understand basic design documents.
• Excellent public speaking and professional writing skills.
• Ability to convert broad program issues to a work program level.
• Ability to maintain a customer service orientation in all circumstances.
• Ability to work in team settings or autonomously on specific tasks.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam software, or Adobe Creative Suite.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to drive and conduct field work requiring walking substantial distances over sometimes difficult terrain with possible exposure to inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. in order to carry equipment, laptops, etc.
• There are also periods of sedentary desk work which may require long periods of sitting.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.

Sensory Requirements

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, tabulating data.
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and/or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.
• Comprehension of written information in work-related documents.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

About the City

The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all. As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team member plays a part in helping our city grow, thrive and meet the needs of those who rely on us. We are a values-driven organization, working collaboratively, acting with integrity and delivering reliable results. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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