Job Position
Director of Planning
Job Location
Tampa, FL
Salary Range
$210,000 and up based on experience
Website
https://www.tampaairport.com/careers-aviation-authority
Job Description
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is widely regarded as America’s Favorite Airport and, for the second time in a row, was named the #1 Large Airport in North America by J.D. Power. As the premier gateway for the West Coast of Florida, TPA serves more than 23 million passengers annually and serves as a top economic engine for the Tampa Bay region and the state of Florida.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (Authority), which operates and maintains TPA and the County’s three general aviation airports, is always seeking the very best people to serve its passengers, community, and fellow
employees. Named a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for five straight years, the Authority has more than 650 employees in more than 20 departments, representing a talented, diverse, and engaged workforce. The Authority prides itself on being an engaging, communicative, and inclusive work environment, offering excellent benefits to care for its employees and their families. Among those employee benefits are competitive health, dental, and vision plans, enrollment in the Florida Retirement System, a 457(b) deferred compensation plan with a 3% company match contribution, a $500 annual wellness reimbursement, onsite workout facilities, free parking, tuition reimbursement, and
professional development programs to facilitate employee career and personal growth. In addition, HCAA’s flexible work environment allows for remote work when possible and based on position. The Authority holds strong to its mission of serving the region and operates daily on five values: Teamwork, Excellence, Vision, Hospitality, and Community.
The Authority has a robust capital development program that averages approximately $85 million in spending on routine maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrades. Additionally, in 2014, the Authority launched a three-phase $2.3 billion Master Plan expansion program. Phase 1, completed in 2018, included a consolidated rental car center, 1.5-mile
automated people mover, expansion of the Main Terminal, concessions redevelopment, roadway improvements, and a new taxiway bridge. Phase 2 (estimated completion in 2025) includes a Blue and Red Curbsides expansion, a new Central Utility Plant, taxiway and bridge, roadway widening, and SkyCenter One, a 9-story state-of-the-art commercial office
building. SkyCenter One (Levels 3, 4, and 5) is home to approximately half of HCAA’s employees. Phase 3, launched in 2023 includes the new Airside D, a 16-gate international and domestic terminal, which is anticipated to be completed in 2028. TPA updates its Master Plan every 5 to 7 years with interim addendums as necessary. The last update was in 2013, with
an addendum in 2016. The 2022 TPA Master Plan update was launched in late 2021 and will be completed in early 2024.
This robust plan outlines a capital development program to advance TPA for the next 20 years of growth.
Consider joining a winning team and seeing why the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and its airports offer an ideal environment to grow a career.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Within the Authority’s Planning & Development Department and reporting to the Vice President of Planning & Development, the Director of Planning, who is part of the Senior Management Team, is responsible for the
administration and direction of planning activities, development and implementation of the airports’ Master Plans, development of long-range plans, Airport Layout Plans (ALP), and related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning. This position also supervises and manages Authority staff and professional consultants related to environmental, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), height zoning, land use planning, sustainability and resilience planning, and CADD / BIM initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Planning are the following positions:
Senior Manager of Planning - Responsible for managing and supervising the research and analysis of information to write reports in support of the development, evaluation, monitoring and implementation of comprehensive studies, plans, programs, and land development regulations. Responsible for maintaining height zoning and land use programs which includes preparing permit packages, reviewing land use changes from City and County agencies, and updating the height zoning dashboard application and database.
Senior Manager of Environmental Services - Responsible for supervising and overseeing the environmental compliance
program for the Authority’s airport system. This position supervises the activities of design consultants as it relates to implementing the environmental compliance program for the Authority.
Sustainability and Resilience Program Director - Responsible for oversight, execution, monitoring, and reporting for the
Authority’s Sustainability and Resilience initiatives. This position fosters and facilitates a culture of sustainability and resilience throughout the Authority while serving as the lead representative for sustainability and resilience programs and initiatives.
The position oversees the planning elements of the Authority’s facilities. It is the duty of this position to ensure that all master plans and planning elements are fully coordinated with Authority stakeholders including compliance with all Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regulations and requirements.
The position ensures that the planning for the Authority’s facilities proceeds in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Management Team, and the Development Committee.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
Ensures that the development of the Authority’s airport system, including the assessment of facility and infrastructure requirements, project definition, budget determination, and capital project design conforms to the long-term objectives of the Authority.
Updates, oversees, and develops the annual capital improvement program generally consisting of preliminary design, scope, budget, and schedules for projects that support the Authority’s Capital Improvement Program.
Directs, supervises, and manages Authority staff and consultants related to Master Plan updates, general planning, sustainability, resilience, and environmental activities.
Administers programs for the development, implementation, and promotion of short- and long-range strategic plans, capital improvements programming, and implementation.
Directs and supervises Authority staff and consultants related to NEPA.
Liaisons with internal and external airport stakeholders during the planning phase of each project.
Coordinates and establishes effective working relationships with other Authority departments.
Coordinates with governmental and permitting/code agencies and assists in design administration duties.
Coordinates and communicates with the Director of Design during all phases of the project development process.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Airport Management or Airport Operations, from an accredited college or university.
The incumbent should possess exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
A successful candidate should possess an understanding in airport facilities development and airport operations, and should have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience at medium or large hub airports.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute programs efficiently in accordance with time, budget, and quality expectations.
Extensive knowledge of project management methods and practices.
Apply sound and creative problem-solving techniques to resolve program challenges.
Understand, interpret, and respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations.
Manage, direct, and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and staff.
Considerable knowledge of Authority policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of Authority fiscal and budgeting policies.
COMPENSATION: Starting salary is $210,000 and up based on experience.
TPA MISSION STATEMENT
To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading-edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.
P&D MISSION STATEMENT
To deliver a world-class customer experience through visionary planning, design, and construction.
TPA VISION STATEMENT
To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.
The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.
The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case
basis.
Employer Willing to Sponsor Work Visa?
No