Develops and recommends short and long-term plans for the Birmingham Airport Authority by conducting major technical research, executing major projects, analyzing, and presenting data, coordinating with governmental representatives, neighborhood organizations, consultants, and staff members.
Essential Functions
Supports the Authority in attaining its short and long-term goals by assisting in the preparation, updating, and monitoring of the Five (5) Year Plan and Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP)
Manages and coordinates the activities of Planning Consultants by preparing RFQ's and RFP's, administering planning contracts, and by reviewing, inspecting, and commenting on planning documents and drawings submitted by Planning Consultants
Serves as project manager for contracts and projects related to planning and design
Assists in negotiating and developing Scope of Work for contracts related to planning and design
Provides on-site oversight at construction projects when necessary
Secures monies for Authority sponsored capital projects by assisting in the preparation of pre-applications and applications for FAA funding and participation
Coordinates and administers FAA Capital Grant Projects by compiling, maintaining, and submitting required documents and by ensuring that they conform to established schedules and budget requirements
Works closely with other BAA departments to ensure project designs and final deliverables are in compliance with FAA Design Standards and other industry best practices
Ensures that the BAA's positions are communicated and addressed by local, state, and federal agencies by coordinating and directing information flow
Review FAA Orders, Advisory Circulars, and other industry guidance to ensure staff and consultants are utilizing the most recent aviation literature and are abreast of current industry guidelines
Maintain electronic Airport Layout Plan, Airport Property Map, Signage and Marking Plan, and database of Airport Noise Land
Manage spatial data resources including aerial photography and as-built drawings, ensure continuity with GIS application, and monitor FAA Airport GIS Program
Implement Noise Land Redevelopment Plan elements including the evaluation of properties needed for disposal, development, of navigational easements, and tracking of federal funds
Develop construction notices and convey operational impacts to FAA partners, airfield tenants, staff, and contractors
Create conceptual designs and exhibits for airport related facilities and supporting documents including alternatives analysis, calculations, and summary of issues for other staff, departments, board members, public, etcetera
Work with airfield tenants, developers, and contractors to comply with the FAA determination of no hazard requirements for on and off airport aeronautical case studies and airspace analysis
Work closely with Finance and Properties Department’s to review lease issues and compliance as well as supplemental exhibits detailing space requirements
Responsible for the analysis, management, and presentation of obstruction studies, aeronautical surfaces and surveys, and design of removal efforts
Participate in the interview process for staff in various departments
Analyze existing facility for design standard compliance and review published aeronautical information for accuracy
Serve as a technical expert on the airport’s airspace surfaces (such as FAR Part 77, Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), One-Engine Inoperative (OEI) and other critical navigational surfaces
Determine feasibility of special operations relating to weight bearing capacity, wingtip clearances, aircraft parking requirements, surface penetration, etcetera
Attend meetings, conferences, and specialized training sessions as required
Performs other related duties as needed and as directed
