COORDINATING PLANNER

Number of positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval). Starting salary: $100,248.00/year.

About the role

Under direction, functions as a project manager responsible for coordinating urban development and revitalization planning projects of a complex nature or as a senior-level technical expert engaged in researching and managing specialized planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the full scope of planning studies including the design, data collection, and implementation of recommendations.
• Establishes and monitors work objectives and timelines of planning projects and oversees private consultants in the conduct of planning studies.
• Participates in and coordinates the collection and analysis of planning data.
• Summarizes and formats collected data and prepares reports for senior management’s review.
• Coordinates minor planning activities and projects for airside, terminal, and/or land use planning elements of both MDW and ORD airports.
• Evaluates airport planning projects that affect airport operations, ensuring compliance with City of Chicago, Federal Aviation Administration, and other federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Applies airport planning principles to coordinate stakeholder engagement regarding airfield improvements, operational/capacity improvements, capital planning updates, and/or aviation facility development.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, presentations, and deliverables including illustrations, tables, and drawings to communicate complex technical ideas through a graphical and visual approach for a wide range of airport stakeholders.
• Researches and analyzes trends and best practices related to airport planning.
• Demonstrates strong numeric analytical competence and strategic thinking capability.
• Coordinates documentation, justifications, and other pertinent resources that support new airport development and projects.
• Develops and maintains an organized, systematic, and prioritized approach for potential project scopes for Capital Improvement Programs.
• Conducts and guides various internal and external meetings.
• Drafts submittals, letters, and reports as necessary related to planning projects, issues, or concerns.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments, agencies, developers, tenants, interest groups, and the public regarding airport planning issues or related matters.
• Attends various hearings, public meetings, or events that support planning projects and current work.
• Performs other similar duties as directed by the Director of Planning or other Senior Management.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning, or a directly related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience in the development and management of major planning or research studies, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
• The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Schedule

• Location: 10510 W. Zemke Rd
• Days: Monday–Friday
• Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• This position is exempt from the Career Service.

Benefits

For information on employee benefits, visit the City of Chicago benefits website.

Pay

Starting salary: GY10, $100,248.00/year. For information on salary and title structure, visit the classifications website.