Airport Planning Manager

Pay Range:

$2,973.15 - $3,497.85 Bi-weekly (DOE)

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION:

2024 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties: The Airport Planning Manager assists the Director of Aviation overseeing the administration of grants, ensuring compliance with the FAA Airports District Office and other Federal Agencies, Budget, Advisory Circulars, and state and local laws.

This includes coordinating the annual submission of FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants aligned with the Airport's Capital Improvement Plan. Reviews monthly grant reports, presents quarterly/monthly grant information to stakeholders, and offers technical and policy planning support for airport projects and grant funding plans. Maintains appropriate documentation of airport funding plans in accordance with FAA guidelines, liaising with construction teams throughout the course of projects.

Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Director and establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives and receives guidance in terms of broad goals.

Supervision Exercised: This position offers general guidance as assigned.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• Responsible for writing and coordinating the submission of Federal and State Grants.

• Assist with Capital Improvement Project management.

• Prepares Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) applications and follows process through approval, organizing public meetings, notifying airlines and managing related correspondence, etc.

• Submits quarterly grant reports providing comprehensive updates on grant utilization and progress.

• Provides support with daily operations.

• Coordinates with various internal departments and external stakeholders such as FAA, TSA, NTSB, Colorado Division of Aeronautics, USFS, FBI, and CDOT to ensure collaborative efforts and compliance with regulations.

• Evaluation of requests for property improvement both on and off airport premises, conducting planning reviews to assess feasibility and compliance with regulations.

• Assures compliance with airport construction regulations, managing hangar construction requests, and overseeing storm water permitting and other airport permits.

• Administer the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs, promoting diversity and inclusion in airport contracting and concessions.

• Oversee the procurement process, including soliciting and evaluating written bids.

• Administers the Airport's Title VI Plan, ensuring nondiscrimination and equitable treatment in all airport programs and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Business Administration, Engineering or Project Management.

Experience: Five (5) years in Airport Development, Airport Administration, Airport Operations, Engineering or Project Management.

Required Knowledge: The Airport Planning Manager will have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts of project development.

They will also need to have a working knowledge of airport operations, maintenance, safety and emergency response and preparation of associated reports and correspondence. They must have a strong background in airport operations including technical airport operations, maintenance and procedures, and administrative and field operations.

• FAA Regulations: Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations related to airport funding and operations, airspace, and building codes.

• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.

• Initiates and contributes to the development of policies and procedures.

Language Skills: Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in a variety of written formats.

Must be able to interpret, apply, explain and enforce all applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures to a wide range of audiences and levels of knowledge. Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and technical information derived from a variety of sources. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex and technical documents including contracts, maps, and complex management and financial reports and respond to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

Ability to read, comprehend and translate information relayed in written or graphic format. Must be able to write policies, procedures, correspondences and other types of documents. Must have the ability to write speeches, articles and manuals and create presentations using original and innovative techniques and styles.

Must have the ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and organizations and/or board of directors. Ability to prepare industry specific technical reports and budgeting information. Ability to effectively communicate with the public, federal, state and county officials, employees, community agencies and the public.

Interpersonal Skills: Must possess the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community.

Work with the media to maintain a positive image of the County to the community. Interact professionally and diplomatically with County employees, other agencies and organizations and members of the community and manage difficult or emotional customer situations. Possess the ability to recognize when confidentiality is required and maintain strict confidentiality.

Must be able to diffuse the most intense situation with diplomacy and professionalism. Must have the acumen to navigate political waters of the County and other outside agencies and organizations. Demonstrate a commitment to the County's mission, values and core beliefs. Provide leadership, guidance and feedback to ensure continual quality improvement and respect the experience, cultural and overall diversity of those you lead and interact with.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, budgeting, risk analysis.

Work with bidding and review. Must have extensive proficiency in transactional accounting, budget analysis and conduct cost analysis and produce critical path schedules. Must have extensive knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting and budgeting.

Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply principles of logic and reasoning or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and work independently with minimal direction.

Must be able to prioritize work and simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities at times under pressure of tight deadlines and emotional situations. Must have the skill to solve problems involving concrete and abstract variables in a variety of situations within established guidelines.

Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities.

Must have extensive experience in word processing, database manipulation, spread sheets, and email with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings. Ability to navigate uneven terrain.

Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. Must be able to talk and listen, taste and smell. Must be able to step 24 to 32 inches to drive or ride in fire vehicles. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a moderate to loud noise level in the work place. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Individual may be exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with airport emergency situations including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oil

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Must occasionally work under deadlines with the possibility of working beyond regularly scheduled hours. Must pass a ten (10) year federal background investigation.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.