SENIOR AVIATION PROJECT MANAGER

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1 SENIOR AVIATION PROJECT MANAGER CLASS DEFINITION Under direction, the Senior Aviation Project Manager performs professional work in initiating, planning, organizing, and carrying out physical planning and development programs and projects for land use, facility development, access studies, and related work in support of a broad range of aviation activities and programs. The Senior Aviation Project Manager acts as a team leader, overseeing, coordinating and assisting other professional and clerical staff. Performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level of the Aviation Project Manager Series, performing the most complex tasks with the exercise of considerable independent judgment. The incumbent acts in a lead capacity over lower level personnel. This class is distinguished from next higher class of Aviation Planning and Development Manager in that the latter his responsible for the Department s overall management and administration. TYPICAL TASKS/DUTIES (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be performed. The Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.) 1. Manages, develops and performs complex master planning and project planning studies for Aviation Division areas and facilities, including generating planning information, preparing planning documents and drawings, and exploring areas of concern to the Port. 2. Directs, manages and reviews consultant contracts and work products related to aviation projects. 3. Gathers information from a variety of sources, including published information, interviews, meetings, studies, other agencies, surveys and observation and makes judgments on the value of information obtained. 4. Develops or obtains studies, forecasts and projections of aviation activity. 5. Organizes project goals, elements and requirements into coherent programs; suggests planning and engineering conclusions; and recommends actions based on studies performed. 6. Reviews reports prepared by others for quality and accuracy and prepares reports, results of studies and recommendations in graphic, written and oral form. 7. Uses computers in planning, analysis and report preparation. 8. Formulates and recommends Aviation Division Goals, policies and implementation strategies relating to planning and development. 9. Recommends projects and studies based on discussion with Aviation and Engineering staff, observation or forecasting of potential needs, knowledge of requirements and/or industry trends. 10. Performs and/or coordinates planning and analysis work required for project inclusion in the Port s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project scopes, cost estimates, schedules and financial/economic analyses.

2 11. Recommends, coordinates, prepares and tracks project funding programs, including preparation of funding and grant applications such as AIP, PFC, Caltrans, MTC, CMA. 12. Manages and coordinates projects with Engineering and Aviation staff, Airport tenants and other stakeholders throughout the life of the project. 13. Serves as primary Aviation Division contact and liaison for project managers in the Engineering Division for more complex capital projects. 14. Represents the Port and the Aviation Division to other agencies. 15. Maintains and understanding of overall CIP issues and goals. 16. Provides technical assistance to Aviation Division operations groups (Landside Operations, Airside Operations, Aviation Security, etc.), as needed, including plan and project review assistance. 17. Coordinates the procurement of approvals of Port projects by other agencies. 18. Works with others in a team on or as a team leader on more complex projects/studies. 19. Prepares presentations for the Planning and Development Manager and the Director of Aviation. 20. Prepares and gives Board of Port Commissioner Agenda Reports and presentations to other stakeholders and decision makers. 21. Supervises, coordinates or assists with the work of other staff members as required. 22. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTIES To perform the typical tasks and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required. Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of air carrier, general aviation and air cargo airport management, operations and facilities planning. Advanced knowledge of airport facility capacity determination. Advanced knowledge of federal, state and local government regulations, policies, and guidelines governing airport administration and operation. Advanced knowledge of Project Management methods and techniques. Port of Oakland, Aviation Division objectives and positions on key issues. Engineering design and construction principles. Forecast methodologies related to airport facilities.

3 Principles of project feasibility determinations, such as environmental, economic, financial and technical contrainsts. Aviation industry standards, trends, and developments. Environmental assessment requirements such as federal, state and local government procedures. Related outside agencies, their services, roles and responsibilities. Sources of information for required studies. Technical and functional supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Airport financing and capital project funding sources and restrictions. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations affecting aviation planning and implementation of development projects. Knowledge of other FAA/TSA regulations. Mathematics to review engineering calculations, forecasting, and statistical analyses. Legislation affecting airports and the air transportation industry, airport security and safety, airport funding, noise policy, airport capacity, competition and bilateral issues. Ability to: Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Make oral presentations and communicate with Port staff, outside agencies (federal, state, and local), tenants, and the public on aviation planning issues and projects. Communicate effectively in writing (e.g., letters, summaries, memos, reports, , etc.) with Port staff, other agencies (federal, state, and local), tenants, and the public on aviation planning issues and projects. Solve problems creatively, balancing conflicting perspectives and competing objectives. Work independently with very limited and occasional direction. Identify, research, and solve a wide range of problems, using resources such as interviews, surveys, trade publications, etc. Review and edit the work of other staff and consultants. Review engineering calculations, forecasting, and statistical analyses. Contribute and participate on team assignments. Lead interdepartmental and interagency teams. Work under deadlines and coordinate concurrent assignments. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, work standards and internal controls.

4 Prepare and administer departmental budgets; negotiate and administer a variety of contracts. Supervise and direct subordinate professional and support staff; interpret and enforce administrative/operational polices, practices and procedures. Analyze complex administrative and program information, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend or adopt effective courses of action. Set priorities and respond to changes in situations and environments. Provide lead direction to Port staff. Conceptualize problems and opportunities from limited or incomplete information Negotiate including listening and using persuasion to reach compromises from people holding different viewpoints. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform this job successfully. While performing the duties pertaining to this position, the incumbent is regularly required to make use of close vision to read reports, summaries, digests and other documents; to sit, stand, walk around; and to grasp objects with both hands. The incumbent must have eye, hand, and foot coordination to operate a vehicle in conformance with Port policies and State Vehicle Code. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. The incumbent typically works indoors in an air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light. Typical noise levels are muted by acoustic ceilings, carpet, and sound-deadening wall panels. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a combination of education and experience reflecting possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A typical combination would include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor s degree in planning, transportation related engineering, architecture or a related field plus four years of increasingly responsible project management or analytical experience that includes supervision of professional and technical staff related to the field of assignment. A master's degree is preferable. OTHER CHRACTERISTICS: Must possess a valid California Class C drivers license at the time and for the duration of appointment.

5 This Airport specific classification requires each incumbent to complete and pass a Transportation Security Administration/Federal Aviation Administration (TSA/FAA) 10-year employment history verification, which will include fingerprinting, and a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) prior to being considered for this position. This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport. CLASS CODE: STANDARD HOURS-DAY/WEEK: 7.5/day 37.5/week CS STATUS: Classified FLSA: Exempt Classification Created: (Port Ordinance) September 20, 2005 (3866)