City Of Chicagoposted 8 months ago
$103,176 - $107,772/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Chicago, IL
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Coordinating Planner II position at the Chicago Department of Aviation is a senior project management role focused on overseeing airport development and planning initiatives. The role requires strong academic credentials and extensive experience in aviation, urban planning, and development. The planner will manage multiple airport projects, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates airport layout plans, environmental documentation, and other pertinent resources that support new airport development and projects.
- Supervises project management information systems (software) for airport projects and initiatives.
- Evaluates land use, transportation, airfield, terminal area proposals for airport compatibility, efficiency, and benefit.
- Assures compliance of airport projects and other matters with City of Chicago, CDA, FAA, and other federal and state standards and regulations.
- Supports the preparation and administration of airport grants.
- Conducts and guides various internal and external meetings.
- Provides oversight, input, and reviews of various airport planning consultants.
- Drafts submittals, letters, and reports as necessary related to planning projects or concerns.
- Responds to inquiries from other departments, agencies, developers, tenants, interest groups, and the general public regarding airport planning issues or related matters.
- Attends various hearings, public meetings, or events that support planning projects and current work.
- Manages transportation programs and projects that affect airport operations.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning or a directly related field.
- Four years of supervisory experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience within an airport, aviation or transportation industry.
- Previous experience in transportation planning, airport planning or urban/regional planning for government agencies.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $103,176 - $107,772 annually.
- Flexible working hours depending on operational needs.
