Reporting to the Director of Planning and Engineering, the Airport Planner:
-Develops planning programs, compiles and analyzes planning data
-Plans and directs team-oriented planning projects. Manages and coordinates consultant led planning projects
-Prepares reports and plans to support complex issues, such as the Airport Master Plan and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) purpose and need statements, site and area development planning, compatible land use planning, airfield capacity, terminal capacity, sustainability plans, Part 150 documentation, facility and infrastructure requirements analyses, project programming, facility use surveys and analyses
-Reviews development on and off airport for compliance with applicable planning and FAA rules and regulations
-Oversees the development of the Capital Improvement Plan
-Presents plans to appointed and elected officials for review and approval
-Prepares preliminary sketches and maps of future projects
-Coordinates with state and federal agencies throughout project life cycle
-Prepares CADD airport layout concepts, plans and drawings
EEO/AA/VETS/DISABLED EMPLOYER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's Degree required in aviation management, planning, engineering, architecture, construction management, or a closely related field -Thorough knowledge of the theories, methods and procedures involved in planning, with an emphasis on aviation planning -Airport Planning: Knowledge of principles, practices, and regulations related to airport planning -Knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration's Advisory Circulars in airport master planning and airport design criteria -Computer-aided design and drafting: proficient at AutoCAD to facilitate airport planning -Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of airport or local government administration, land use regulation, and comprehensive planning -Experience working with the Airport Environment Review process (NEPA) -Orientation toward teamwork and the ability to lead and coordinate the work of project planning efforts -Ability to prepare complex planning analyses and comprehensive reports -Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations and working relationships -Excellent public speaking and professional writing skills -Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation in a rapidly changing work environment -Ability to maintain a customer service orientation in all circumstances
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the major job duties and responsibilities -Master's degree preferred. Experience in the field of aviation and planning, with some experience in project management is preferred -Experience working with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Agency (TSA) and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) or other state aviation agency -Professional certifications such as AAAE, ACE, AICP preferred
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, owner and operator of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, was created through an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1987. It is an independent subdivision of the state, financially independent and deriving none of its revenues from local taxes.The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is governed by a seven-member Commission Board, with each member being appointed to a four-year term. Four of the Commission members are appointed by the Roanoke City Council, two by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, and one by Salem City Council.Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and just minutes away from Roanoke’s downtown business district, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is Western Virginia’s only full-service airport. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers approximately 40 scheduled airline flights arriving and departing daily and provides nonstop service to 8 major cities.