What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVIATION PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 838141
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: AVIATION PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR- 55001874
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55001874
Salary: $89,497.34- $108,055.38
Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
948 / AVIATION OFFICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: DAVID ROBERTS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-414-4507
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: DAVID.ROBERTS@DOT.STATE.FL.US
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,900.57
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Supervises employees by spending the majority of their time communicating with regularly, motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employees’ work. Supervise, select, direct, and develop Aviation Planning staff in accordance with Chapter 110, Florida Statutes, “State Employment”, Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, “Public Officers and Employees: General Provisions,” and other state and federal requirements.
Directs the Aviation System Planning Program in accordance with Chapter 332, Florida Statutes. The plan must summarize 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year airport and aviation needs within the state and be consistent with the Florida Transportation Plan. Develop an implementation plan and produce annual reports showing statewide improvements toward achieving system goals. Serve as the liaison to various regional and statewide planning and business development initiatives, such as the Florida Transportation Plan, the Strategic Intermodal System Plan, and the Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council
Directs management of the airport master planning process and airport feasibility analysis. Assists department’s district office personnel with airport planning issues, manages statewide planning projects, and researches technical issues.
Directs management of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV), and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Programs, and coordinates with private sector, state, and federal partners.
Direct the management of the Continuing Florida Aviation System Planning Process (CFASPP), a collaborative program with key local, state, federal, and private sector partners to identify trends and issues affecting aviation; monitor aviation development and explore strategies for leveraging, integrating aviation system planning process recommendations, and collaborate with various public and private aviation stakeholders, and other partners relevant to aviation.
Direct the development, formulation, and publication of annual aviation forecasts to include commercial service enplanements, commercial service operations, general aviation-based aircraft, and general aviation operations.
Direct and manage aviation consultant contracts and projects: Manage aviation consultant projects: prepare project budget needs according to the departmental schedules; prepare detailed scopes of work and staff-hour cost estimates for proposed projects; develop 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.
Direct the development and implementation of aviation policies and procedures related to aviation planning, and recommend revisions as needed, to maintain an efficient and effective statewide aviation program.
Direct the development and administration of the Florida Aviation Database for the purposes of developing and implementing aviation planning.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of airport system funding and planning. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel. Knowledge of project management and the budgetary process. Knowledge of principles of airport management and operations. Knowledge of FAA regulations, guidelines and specifications related to airport systems funding, planning and facility design. Knowledge of Florida laws and regulations concerning airports and airspace. Knowledge of microcomputer systems and word processing, spreadsheet and database management software applications. Skill in applying the principles and analytical techniques of professional management, planning and/or engineering. Skill in interpreting and logically applying regulations, guidelines and specifications to airports. Skill in applying microcomputer systems and software applications to aviation system programs. Skill in report and letter writing. Skill in research, writing and editing analytical papers. Skill in presenting information and conducting formal discussions before audiences. Ability to supervise a professional staff. Ability to plan, design and evaluate aviation facilities. Ability to determine work priorities, make work assignments and insure timely completion of products. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other agency management personnel.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Salary : $89,497 - $108,055
