Airport Planner II

Job Opportunity: Airport Planner II (5278) - SFO - TPV

Join the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Team as an Airport Planner II !

Are you passionate about aviation and airport planning? SFO Planning and Environmental Affairs is seeking an Airport Planner II. 

Under general supervision, the Airport Planner II is responsible for conducting investigations and performing analyses to prepare reports and recommendations pertaining to difficult airport, land use and environmental planning issues and tasks.  The Airport Planner II will assist in analyzing Airport operational trends and impacts to existing or planned airport facilities, develop airport airside and terminal infrastructure requirements against forecasted demand, records and reporting systems, air traffic forecasts, fleet mix and uses, peak period and busy hour calculations, capacity requirements for passengers, aircraft, and baggage.

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

• Assist with complex planning and programming studies and airport development plans to advance Airport goals and objectives by evaluating techniques to make more efficient use of Airport airside and landside resources and better program facility development to meet forecast demand. This includes but is not limited to passenger terminal planning, airfield and airspace capacity planning (including technology-related enhancements and management techniques), facility development and programming, aviation activity forecasting, and ground transportation. Airport planning studies must be prepared according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders and advisory circulars, and aviation industry trends.
• Assist with preparation of Airport Layout Plans, aviation activity forecasts, simulation models, and other planning documents that meet the requirements of FAA orders and advisory circulars.
• Assist with and prepare airport operational data to assess the feasibility of the Airport’s capital improvements, development programs/projects, and best use of Airport property, as assessed according to FAA rules and regulations.
• Interpret and explain legal, technical, and procedural aspects of airport planning and associated FAA rules and regulations to stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Assist with conducting investigations and performing analyses to prepare reports and recommendations pertaining to complex airport operations, airport planning, and off-airport land use projects.
• Conduct site and field inspections, surveys, and interviews to obtain data.
• Prepare computer-based analyses and graphic materials.
• Assist in analyzing Airport operational trends and associated impacts to existing or planned airport facilities.
• Develop airport airside and terminal infrastructure requirements against forecasted demand, records and reporting systems, air traffic forecasts, fleet mix and uses, peak period and busy hour calculations, capacity requirements for passengers, aircraft and baggage.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 5278 Planner II.

For more information about this job opportunity and application instructions, please refer to the official job announcement. Apply today and help us keep travelers moving!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review, or other related field;

OR

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in city, regional, or urban planning, or a closely related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban studies, public administration, physical sciences, historic preservation, or environmental studies AND one (1) year (2,000 hours) verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in city, regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field;

OR

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in city, regional, or urban planning, or a closely related field such as architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban studies, or environmental studies.

AND

Special Condition:  Additional Requirement needed for this position:

One (1) year of recent and verifiable experience in airport/aviation planning, which includes airport facilities planning, airport master planning, airfield/airspace planning, aviation demand forecasting, or environmental planning/permitting in aviation/airport (i.e. CEQA and NEPA environmental approvals; and permitting from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Bay Conservation and Development Commission).

AND

Licenses/Certifications:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license (California driver’s license must be obtained prior to appointment).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of experience with principles and practices of Federal and State laws relating to airports, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations, orders, advisory circulars, and implementation requirements.
• Proficiency in using common analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, and/or AutoCAD.
• Minimum one year of experience creating clear and concise documents for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to strategic and operational airport facility impacts of proposed projects and programs.
• Ability to speak effectively and deal tactfully with the public, government officials, professional and technical persons, and employees.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency to drive projects to completion with a consistent commitment to deliver excellent quality work.