Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:
Application Opening:Monday, August 12, 2024
Application Deadline:Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on September 9, 2024.
Annual Compensation Range: 122,486 - 148,850
Recruitment IDs: TPV-5291-149954 and TPV-5291-149956 (Multiple Positions)
Appointment Type: This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), has approximately 1,700 CCSF employees and strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.SFO’s mission is delivering an airport experience where people and our planet come first and our core values are Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity. Learn more about careers at SFO.For more information about SFO, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.Under direction from the Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs and the Airport Planning Manager, the Airport Planner III will perform core airport planning functions to support short- and long-range planning on and off-Airport; support senior planners with projects and program development surrounding complex planning and environmental issues; assist in preparation of and review of planning documents; and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be part of a multi-functional team and will perform other additional related duties as assigned.The Bureau of Planning and Environmental Affairs (BPEA) supports multiple airport divisions and advances the Airport’s goals and objectives both on and off-Airport. In addition to core airport planning functions supporting short-and long-range planning on- and off-Airport, the Airport Planner III will perform tasks and assignments and support senior planners with projects and program development surrounding complex planning and environmental issues and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.You are excited about this opportunity because you will:
Assist with complex planning and programming studies and airport development plans to advance Airport goals and objectives, and supervises tasks and assignments performed by other staff and technical consultants. Evaluate techniques to optimize Airport facilities to make more efficient use of Airport airside and landside resources and better program facility development to meet forecast demand. Such airport planning and programming studies includes passenger terminal planning, airfield and airspace capacity planning (including technology-related enhancements and demand management techniques), facility development and programming, aviation activity forecasting, and ground transportation. Airport planning studies must be prepared according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) orders and advisory circulars, and aviation industry trends.
Under general supervision, lead consultants and staff in updating the Airport Layout Plan, aviation activity forecasts, simulation models, and other planning documents according to FAA orders and advisory circulars. Prepare briefings on airport planning and programming projects for Airport leadership, internal staff, and external stakeholders.
Assist with and prepare airport operational data to assess feasibility of the Airport’s capital improvements, development programs/projects, and best use of Airport property, as assessed according to FAA rules and regulations.
Interpret and explain legal, technical, and procedural aspects of airport planning and associated FAA rules and regulations to stakeholders; prepares technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
Assist with BPEA’s overall programs and functions, including development of project and contract budget, scopes, and schedules, and implementation of the division’s strategic plan goals. Supports professional services procurement processes and associated contract scopes, schedules, and project/task budgets. Maintains associated project/task contract scopes and budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years (8,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design)
OR
Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies or Environmental Studies AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design).
ANDSpecial Condition: Additional Requirement needed for this position:Two (2) years of recent and verifiable experience in airport/aviation planning, including airport facilities planning, airport master planning, airfield/airspace planning, aviation demand forecasting, or environmental planning/permitting (i.e. CEQA and NEPA environmental approvals; and permitting from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Bay Conservation and Development Commission).DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state laws relating to airports, Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations, orders, advisory circulars, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data pertaining to strategic and operational airport facility impacts, which will inform airport projects and programs.
Ability to support specialized planning studies and work professionally and collaboratively with external agencies/stakeholders, internal airport planning staff, and technical consultant teams.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively with the public, professional and technical persons, and employees.
Ability to write clear and concise documents for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to support contract management, including administrative procedures and budget/invoice processing.
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency to drive tasks supporting project completion with a commitment to consistently deliver excellent quality work.
VERIFICATIONApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on howto verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency,can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on theapplication may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and Countyof San Francisco.All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet theminimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Informationsubmitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet theminimum qualifications.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lowerscores.SELECTION PROCEDURESThe selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About The Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
Equal Employment Opportunity (https://sfdhr.org/equal-employment-opportunity)
Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
ADA Accommodation
Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)
HOW TO APPLYApplications for City and County of San Francisco jobs areonlyaccepted through an online process. Visithttps://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/and begin the application process. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screenApplicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.Recruitment Analyst Information:If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact recruitment analyst Sandra Aguayo at Sandra.Aguayo@flysfo.com.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
