Airport Planning Manager

Airport Planning Manager -

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

AIRPORT PLANNING MANAGER/ AVIATION OFFICE This position will serve as the Departments principal technical advisor for airport master planning; assist the Department's District Office personnel with airport planning issues; reviews Airport Master Plan and specifications produced by Florida airports, makes appropriate recommendations to comply with the current design practices and Federal and State specifications. The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC:
Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Departments principal technical advisor for airport master planning; assist the Department's District Office personnel with airport planning issues; reviews Airport Master Plan and specifications produced by Florida airports, makes appropriate recommendations to comply with the current design practices and Federal and State specifications.
• Analyzes proposed legislation for impact on local, state, and federal requirements and provides recommendations.
• Serves as the Department's liaison for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) development in the state of Florida, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) programs, and coordinates with private sector, State, and Federal partners; reviews and updates the office UAS website and brochure as Federal and State laws change.
• Manages the development and dissemination of the Florida Statewide Economic Impact Study report for the State's public-use airports, creating a snapshot of the economic contribution of Florida's airport system.
• Manages aviation consultant projects related to Airport Master Planning, Airport Feasibility Studies, Economic Impact Studies, and Aviation Innovation.
• Develops consultant agreements which comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, rules, policies and procedures, and reflect good project management practice and prudent fiscal practices ; adhere to all applicable fiscal and contractual laws, rules, policies and procedures when advertising for and selecting consultants, processing project agreements, contract changes, invoices, and close-outs, effectively plan and direct the work of project consultants, management of the project contract(s) and review/approval of project deliverables and products.
• Research technical issues.
• Serves as the Department's principal technical advisor for airport feasibility analysis. Reviews Airport Feasibility Studies produced by Florida airports and makes appropriate recommendations to comply with the current design practices and Federal and State specifications.
• Perform instruction duties in conjunction with implementation of statewide aviation training programs for local, Federal, and private sector partners.
• Manage the development and administration of the Florida Aviation Database system for the purposes of managing the Airspace Protection Program, Airport Security Program, and Disaster Preparedness and Response Program.
• Develop and implement aviation rules, policies, and procedures and recommend revisions as needed to maintain an efficient and effective statewide aviation program.

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of principles of planning and design of airport facilities and land-side and air-side operations; airport master planning and environmental analyses; statistical analysis and forecasting; FAA regulations, guidelines, and specifications related to airport design and operations; microcomputer applications for word processing, data analysis, presentation and internet access. Skills in:
Skill in applying the principles and analytical techniques of aviation planning and design; interpreting and logically applying regulations, guidelines and specifications to aviation system and airport planning projects; report and letter writing; presenting formal discussion before audiences. Ability to:
Ability to accurately analyze and interpret aviation data and solve technical problems; evaluate aviation facilities and operations; determine work priorities and manage multiple assignments; complete complex projects on…