Career Opportunities
Airport Planner
Develops and recommends short and long term plans for the Birmingham Airport Authority by conducting major technical research, executing major projects, analyzing and presenting data, coordinating with governmental representatives, neighborhood organizations, consultants and staff members.
Essential Tasks
- Assists the Authority to attain its short and long term goals by assisting in the preparation, updating and monitoring of the Five (5) Year Plan.
- Assures that decisions for future plans are based on reliable data by conducting comprehensive research and studies, analyzing data and preparing reports, strategies and recommendations.
- Manages and coordinates the activities of Planning Consultants by preparing RFQ's and RFP's, administering planning contracts, and by reviewing, inspecting and commenting on planning documents and drawings submitted by Planning Consultants.
- Serves as project manager for contracts and projects related to planning and design.
- Secures monies for Authority sponsored capital projects by assisting in the preparation of pre-applications and applications for FAA funding and participation.
- Ensures that short and long range plans are communicated to staff, board members and affected citizens by preparing pamphlets and booklets, preparing and updating a planning document and quarterly planning chart, and assisting the Director in conducting informational meetings.
- Coordinates and administers FAA Capital Grant Projects by compiling, maintaining, and submitting required documents and by ensuring that they conform with established schedules and budget requirements.
- Ensures that the BAA's positions are communicated and addressed by local, state, and federal agencies by coordinating and directing information flow.
- Ensures that staff and consultants have at their disposal the most recent aviation literature by maintaining the Department's reference library.
- Performs other related duties as needed and as directed.
Minimum Requirements
Four year college/university degree in Urban Planning or closely related field. Three (3) years professional experience in planning, preferably at an airport. Valid Alabama Driver’s License
End Date: Until position filled
Individuals may apply in person at:
Birmingham Airport Authority
5900 Messer Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL. 35212
Via Fax to: 205-599-0538
or E-mail to: hrdesk@flybirmingham.com
EOE/AA M/F/V/D
