Airport Principal Planner

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* Position Title:

** Airport Principal Planner
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* Job Description:

** Under the general supervision of the Airport Planning Manager, Assistant Airport Director of Planning and Airport Director of Planning, conducts research, analyzes data and presents planning alternatives and recommendations in written, graphic or oral reports for use by Division Directors, Executive Director, and Airport Board. This is a professional level position involving complex current and long-range airport planning, airport facility design and development, project funding coordination and federal program administration.

This position will require strong CAD skills and may specialize in the areas of airport facility planning and design, airport/community compatibility planning, federal grant management, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) management, and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program management.
** About the Position:
** Join Salt lake City Department of Airports as an Airport Principal Planner, where you’ll help shape the future of airport facilities and operations! In this professional-level role, you’ll conduct research, analyze data, and present planning recommendations that guide strategic decisions. We’re looking for a detail-oriented planner with strong CAD skills to create clear, professional visuals and layouts that support planning and development.

Working closely with the FAA, airlines, consultants, and internal stakeholders, you’ll help deliver compliant, well-coordinated, and forward-looking solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable airport operations.
** Position Salary Range:**$82,000 to $91,689 annually based on qualifications and experience.
** This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
*** Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
* Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
* Paid vacation and personal leave
* 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
* Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
* A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
* Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
* Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties:
* Responsible for preparing detailed construction drawings, technical exhibits, and planning documents for aircraft systems and airport infrastructure projects. This includes developing precise layouts, schematics, and graphical exhibits to support design development and construction activities, while ensuring compliance with applicable aviation and industry standards.
* Performs research and analysis for complex planning projects to facilitate airport development consistent with Department goals, and Airport Master Plans. Coordinates with division directors, FAA, airlines, and airport users to identify facility requirements, operational constraints, and financial limitations. Develops planning alternatives consistent with FAA regulations, zoning requirements, security regulations, and operational needs, and recommends compatible solutions.
* Prepares professional narrative reports, statistical analysis, drawings, maps, presentations, and other graphics for small area plans and special studies that support airport development objectives.
* Coordinates consultant work efforts. Participates in consultant selection processes, reviews work scopes, monitors consultant performance and contract compliance, reviews and critiques work products for consistency with Airport goals, and reviews and recommends payment of invoices.
* Coordinates the Airport's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Civil Rights Title VI programs.
* Coordinates the Airport’s grant funding program. Establishes internal control procedures to ensure compliance with grant eligibility, federal contract requirements, and grant assurances. Writes project scopes and justifications to support grant applications, prepares and processes grant applications, grant offers, requests for reimbursements, project close-out reports, and coordinates federal project audits. Assists in…