Responsible for professional leadership and management of work in directing, reviewing and evaluating the activities of the Planning & Development (P&D) Department including airport capital projects, planning functions, engineering and design, construction management, program management, environmental planning/processes, environmental compliance ,and sustainability efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Overall responsibility for establishing the goals and objectives of the P&D Department, consistent with the organization’s priorities, and ensuring applicable resources are available to accomplish the goals and objectives.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of P&D staff, establishes personal development targets, regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for improvement and development.
• Provides leadership and works with staff and consultants to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the Airport’s and Department’s goals and objectives.

• Directs allocated resources (internal and external) in a manner to effectively control costs, quality and timeliness for airport planning and development projects. Formulates policy, prepares, defends, and administers the departmental budget.
• Responsible for the oversight of the preparation, development and implementation of the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program and other related short- and long-range project plans. Oversees Master Plan Updates, environmental planning, and other system planning projects to ensure compliance with federal, state and local policies and regulations.
• Works across department/divisions to facilitate various activities to ensure efficient coordination of projects including scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure the ongoing development of the airport to meet the priorities set by leadership and the Kenton County Airport Board. Proactively evaluates risks to studies, design, and construction projects and leads internal and external teams towards project delivery and issues resolution.

• Responsible for interpreting, recommending and developing policies and resolving matters that involve the Federal obligations of the airport sponsor relating to development projects, environmental issues, and other airport projects as required, including AIP Grants, PFC projects, etc. (FAA liaison).
• Advises CVG leadership on project status, balances development and operational priorities in project decisions, forecasts organizational needs, and demonstrates the merits of CVG’s portfolio of projects to all stakeholders.
• Responsible for all contract management activities as documented in KCAB Policy 1014, Contract Management.  As the subject matter expert responsible for all key aspects of contract management ensuring KCAB’s interests are represented in any business activities regarding the agreement.  Prepares RFP’s, bid specifications, and negotiates contracts.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field to the area of assignment and 12 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
• Obtain and maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of Airport Management and Planning;
• FAA regulations including applicable advisory circulars related to Planning, Design, AIP, PFC, construction, environmental, Part 139, etc.;
• Principles and practices of airport administration, including budgeting, purchasing , contracting and records maintenance;
• Project management;
• Budgeting and finance.

SKILL IN:

• Demonstrated skill in leading and managing professional, technical and administrative personnel;

• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated skill in public speaking and presentations;
• Demonstrated skill in exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult, sensitive and confidential issues regarding multiple agendas and positions.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills;
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
• Demonstrated skill in exercising sound, independent judgment within policy guidelines and management direction.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, feeling, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

Sedentary Work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities