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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public planning, public administration, aviation mgmt, business mgmt, geography, architecture, or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional airport planning experience

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Salary: $6,853.01 - $8,226.90 Monthly

Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cosprings/jobs/3826428/senior-airport-planner-senior-planner?

Closing: 1/16/2023 4:00 PM Mountain

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as the lead planner and point of contact for Land Use Reviews within the Airport Overlay
• Prepare RFPs, recommend the selection of consultants, write contracts, and plan and direct the work of consulting planners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Assist with site planning for all Airport development
• Establish project schedules, assist with cost estimates, and submit progress reports to management 
• Assist with the review of Airport tenant submittals under the City Development Review process, including participating on the Design Review Committee, documenting tenant submittals, attending pre-submittal conferences, and consolidating City agency comments
• Interact with Airport tenants, FAA, city, state, and community groups concerning Airport planning, noise issues, and related matters
• Ensure project proposals are in compliance with FAA guidelines and City ordinances
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and executing the Airport's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including the identification of funding opportunities and revenue strategies
• Research zoning, planning, development, utilities, and drainage history for the Airport
• Support private development through the development processes of local jurisdictions; facilitate efficient and cost-effective development; and work with Colorado Springs Utilities to develop long-term strategies for utility infrastructure in and around the Airport

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
 Knowledge of:

• FAA funding mechanisms and eligibility 
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including environmental
• Construction/project management
• Airport operations and land planning processes
• Utilities infrastructure, easements, and legal descriptions in and around an airport

Ability to:

• Write technical review documents
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ideal candidates will also have

• Three years of experience working for a City/Municipal government, public use airport, or aviation consulting firm
• Experience managing planning or construction projects at an airport
• Experience preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work, Independent Fee Estimates (IFEs) and CIPs.
• Experience working with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) guidelines
• Experience working with Land Use Reviews or the coordination of development within an Airport Overlay Zone,
• Experience working with the Airport Environment Review process (NEPA)
• Professional Certifications such as AICP, AAAE, AAE, or CM, PMP or the ability to obtain

About Colorado Springs Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a city-owned, public-use commercial airport located in the heart of Colorado. COS is the primary-use airport for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. The 3-runway airport is the second largest in the state. Designated as a small hub airport, the 12-gate terminal facility has scheduled air service on 5 airlines.

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