Airport Assistant Director- Planning & Development (CPTC AIS Area)

  • CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
  • College Park, Georgia
  • Jul 10, 2024
Full Time Aviation or Harbor Clerical and Administrative Support Planning and Development

Job Description

Salary range: $96,945-$161,647

Assistant Director - Terminal and Concourses Area, Planning & Development

General Description and Classification Standards

The proponent will effectively manage a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant project management, construction, and administrative personnel, whose primary objective is to design, build, and maintain airport facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The Department’s capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.

The Assistant Director position will be contributing to a team responsible for implementing projects under the direction of the Area Director for a given area of work. Typical project value ranges between $1-50 million. The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues as well as addresses administrative management functions (i.e., approvals for travel requests, leave requests, etc.).

These are NOT routine promotional level positions and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Supervision Received

This position requires work to be completed with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 8-10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, or related area (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 10 years of work experience in medium and large hub airport design and construction or similar area with some experience as a supervisor, team leader, etc.

Licensures and Certifications

One or more of the following certifications are preferred: Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

The typical work environment is in a Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions. The proponent is also expected to visit project sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate. The proponent is also required to work day or night shifts at the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when extenuating circumstances dictate such work. These shifts may require staying at the EOC for consecutive days.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-08-21

Job Address

College Park, Georgia United States View Map