Deputy Director of Planning and Development - SJC

South Central Chapter of AAAE; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San José Aviation Department is seeking a Deputy Director Planning and Development for the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Aviation, the Deputy leads a team of 25 FTEs and drives multi-discipline airport projects within the Capital Development Program.

Key responsibilities include executive management of major capital development projects, stakeholder engagement, FAA funding and ALP compliance, master planning under CEQA/NEPA, FAA

Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in business, public administration, or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible senior administrative/analytic experience.
• Experience managing a City department/division desirable.

Responsibilities

• Airport Executive Manager for Major Capital Development Projects and negotiations with Consultants and Contractors.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with Airport divisions, business partners, regulators and City Departments.
• Coordinate with the FAA to secure funding and maintain ALP compliance.
• Manage the Airport Master Plan and CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Ensure development meets FAA design standards and operating requirements.
• Prevent adverse impacts to off-airport airspace.
• Oversee environmental compliance, including Storm Water Prevention Plan.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in business/public administration or related field; and six years of progressively responsible senior level experience

Job description

Deputy Director of Planning and Development - SJC

The City of San José Aviation Department

Job Posting
Oct. 22, 2026

The City of San José Aviation Department is seeking a Deputy Director Planning and Development for the San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Aviation, the Deputy Director of Planning and Development leads a team of 25 FTEs and is a strategic thinker that leads a wide range of professional and paraprofessional team members who perform a variety of multi-discipline airport projects and develop, manage and deliver projects in the Airport Capital Development Program of various and considerable complexities.

Major functions of the position include:

Airport Executive Manager for All Major Capital Development Projects

Serves as the primary executive manager and negotiator between the Airport and the community of Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, and Legal consultants and construction contractors. Works closely with support services from the City’s Public Works.

Stakeholder Engagement

Leads partnering activities with a wide range of stakeholders and ensures appropriate level of engagement with Airport Divisions, Airport business partners, regulatory agencies, City Departments through the life cycle of a Capital project.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Works closely with the FAA in capturing federal Airport Improvement Program funding and compliance with that grant program. Also, the position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and policies.

Airport Master Plan

Responsible for managing the Airport Master Plan including processing updates as needed, and for any work related to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).

Compliance with FAA Standards

Responsible to ensure that all development complies with applicable FAA design standards and operating requirements.

Manage Impacts to Off Airport Airspace

Responsible for ensuring that off airport development does not adversely impact the Airport’s airspace, inhibiting the operation and growth in airline service.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Responsible for compliance with and management of environmental regulations, including the Airport’s Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan, working with Airport tenant co-permittees to ensure compliance with the plan.

Education and Experience.

Training and Experience Any combination equivalent to successful completion of advanced course work from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, or related field; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytic work in a public or private agency. Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a City operating department is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California may be required. Certain positions may require possession of a specialized certificate, license, and/or registration related to a specific area of responsibility.

Salary and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $166,358.66 - $268,559.46, which includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Placement within this range will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package.