This is airport planning work at the advanced performance level. An employee in this class serves as one of the Airport's principal planners for all issues in the area of specialization relating to the adequacy of the physical aspects of the City's Airports. Work includes the development of feasibility and environmental studies, and the preparation, review and approval of designs, specifications and cost estimates. An employee directs and coordinates the activities of departmental and consultant architects, engineers and planners to ensure that all project elements conform to the overall planning concept. Monitoring of construction to ensure adherence to airport plans, standards and construction documents is significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an architectural or engineering or planning superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• The position must perform the work in the airport's planning unit.
• The position must serve as one of the Airport's resources for the planning phase of airport related public work projects in one of the areas of specialization.
• The position must direct and coordinate the activities of contracted consultants, department architects, engineers and planners.

• Participates in the development of a comprehensive Airport Master Plan and programs for the utilization of land, and development of physical facilities for municipal airports; consults with superior and other airport managers in developing planning strategies to increase airfield capacity as well as improve and expand existing airport facilities; performs research, and reviews reports on the economic and environmental impact of proposed plans.
• Directs and coordinates the performance of engineering consultants engaged in preparing preliminary plans, reports, cost estimates, exhibits, and feasibility, traffic and environmental impact studies; reviews work performed by planning and analytical consultants; meets with consultants to discuss work in progress and makes recommendations when revisions are necessary; coordinates the design and implementation of selected projects; works with the design and construction section to rectify problems and monitor adherence to program requirements and the Airport Master Plan.
• Receives requests for the construction and/or renovation of airport facilities; meets with requesting officials to determine functional and spatial requirements; develops and may prepare schematic design concepts; prepares preliminary and final designs, specifications and cost estimates; coordinates engineering components to avoid possible conflicts and interference of plumbing lines, duct work, or electrical fixtures; periodically inspects site and reviews inspection reports; attends construction progress meetings; furnishes specific project information such as description, schedule and probable cost estimates for proposed projects for inclusion in the capital budget program; recommends the approval of payment for consultant design services; participates in project completion and final acceptance inspections; performs position construction inspection to determine if planning objectives were achieved.
• Reviews tenant permit applications to ensure compatibility with the airport's overall development program, and compliance with airport engineering and architectural standards, applicable codes, and environmental and safety regulations; provides assistance to tenants to obtaining required approvals and permits from city departments and agencies, including acting as department liaison with other City agencies.
• Prepares requests for proposals for consultant services; participates in the selection of consultants; meets with selected consultant design firms to discuss fees and City contract requirements.
• Performs related work as required.

Architecture Specialty

• Reviews, approves and signs architectural plans.
• Performs the above listed duties in the area of specialization.

Planning Specialty

• Performs the above listed duties in the area of specialization.

Both Specialties

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• airport and aviation planning and design principles and standards.
• federal aviation laws and regulations relating to airport planning and development.
• environmental issues relating to airport planning and development.
• the principles and practices of local government and airport administration.
• the principles, and theory in the practice of airport planning as applied to the design of capital improvement, construction and renovation projects for the City's airport.
• geometry and trigonometry required to perform planning work.
• the sources of airport planning information and current developments in the field of airport planning.

Planning Specialty

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• urban and transportation planning principles, practices and methods.
• research methods and the ability to apply to the planning problems.
• land use planning and zoning principles and practices.

Architecture Specialty

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles of architectural theory.
• materials and methods of construction.
• the fundamental theory of structural, mechanical and electrical design.
• the principles, practices and techniques of architecture and/or engineering as applied to the preparation of drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
• methods and techniques employed in the administration of architectural/engineering design projects.
• inspection techniques for various structures.

SKILL IN:

Both Specialties

• the preparation of architectural/engineering drawings.

ABILITY TO:

Both Specialties

• prepare requests for and review proposals submitted by consultant design firms.
• read and interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• evaluate projects in terms of energy, environmental and aesthetic impacts.
• assemble full data, isolate and evaluate pertinent criteria, criticize assumptions and methods, and formulate valid conclusions.
• develop and maintain project time schedules.
• learn municipal procurement and contracting practices and procedures.
• learn federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations pertinent to new construction, rehabilitation and/or modification of structures.
• establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates, consultants, contractors, and departmental offices.

Planning Specialty

ABILITY TO:

• supervise the compilation of technical data, the completion of research, and the preparation of maps, plans, specifications, and estimates.

Architecture Specialty

ABILITY TO:

• prepare and/or review and approve architectural/engineering designs, contracts specifications and cost estimates for a variety of airport projects.
• direct and coordinate the activities of consultant design firms or departmental architects, engineers and technical support staff on a project basis.
• coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical design work.
• prepare cost estimates.
• prepare schematic, preliminary and final drawings and specifications.
• inspect the construction of assigned projects for adherence to standards and construction documents.
• analyze and revise designs, plans and specifications prepared by consultant design firms.

EDUCATION

Planning Specialty

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program with major coursework in architecture, engineering, aviation planning or related field at an accredited college or university.

  Architectural Specialty

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program with major coursework in architecture from an accredited college or university.

  AND
  GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  Both Specialties
  

• Three years of recent, full time airport planning experience in a large or medium sized hub airport.

  AND
  SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
  

• One year of the above experience at the full performance level in the area of specialization.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department which includes the specific experience and possession of a bachelor's degree as specified above as an educational minimum.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment in the Airport Planner class, if required by work assignment.

  Architectural Specialty Only
  

• Architectural license as issued by the State of Pennsylvania before appointment and during tenure as an Airport Planner, if required by work assignment.