Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Aeronautics Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Airport Planner provides technical planning assistance to airport sponsors, manage statewide airport system planning initiatives, and plays a lead role in managing the agency's Incompatible Land Use Program. This position works closely with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure airports remain safe, efficient. and compatible with surrounding land uses.

Responsibilities of the Airport Planner:

• Manage the incompatible Land Use Program - Lead efforts to identify, prevent, and mitigate incompatible development around public-use airports statewide, ensuring long-term airport viability and safety.
• Coordinate with Local Governments and Stakeholders - Collaborate with municipalities, planning commissions, developers, and FAA representatives to align local land use decisions with aviation needs. Assist local government with development and implementation of airport compatible land use ordinances.
• Support Statewide Airport System Planning - Take the lead role in managing statewide aviation system and economic impact planning studies. Working with Office of State Engineer, assist with selection of planning consultants. Evaluate scopes of work, deliverables, and outcomes for airport planning projects to ensure effective use of resources and adherence to regulations. Serve as the project coordinator for environmental planning projects.
• Provide Technical Assistance to Program Manager of Airport Development - Assist with master planning initiatives, airport layout plans (ALPs), capital improvement planning (ACIPs), and compliance with FAA and SCAC planning standards. Collaborate with Program Manager and other Airport Development staff on infrastructure needs assessments, and prioritization of funding based on airport roles and system performance.
• Collaborate with Airport Sponsors to ensure Airport Layout Plans and Exhibit A Property Maps stay up to date, reflecting current conditions and keeping airports eligible for state and federal funding. Coordinate project related changes to Part 77 airspace or approach procedures with Airport Development staff and the FAA.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aviation management, urban & regional planning, civil engineering, or a related field.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning or aviation-related discipline.
• AJCP or AAAE accreditation.
• Experience working with incompatible land use mitigation or airport protection zoning.
• Knowledge of FAA airport planning processes and regulations (especially FAA ACs and Part 77).
• Strong GIS and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Additional Comments

The SC Aeronautics Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Aeronautics Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices *
   1. State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.