Planning & Environmental Administrator

Job Summary

This is professional environmental work in ensuring the successful execution of the environmental programs of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) and its four-airport system. The work requires knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques in the development and implementation of environmental rules and regulations, and the monitoring of environmental legislation which is gained through a combination of education, training and experience in the field. Contacts with others require courtesy, tact and skill in understanding others to effectively represent the JAA’s interests when interacting with consultants, tenants and the public. The work is performed in an office environment and requires operation of computers and other standard office equipment. The work is performed under limited administrative direction, is subject to operating plans, objectives, and functional policies, and is reviewed in terms of feasibility and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results. This is an individual contributor position which reports to the Sr. Manager of Aviation Planning.

Essential Functions

• Ensures JAA facilities are maintained in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations and ordinances, and in an environmentally safe manner for
• Coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of consultants and sub-consultants to ensure compliance with the approved scope of
• Manages the JAA’s Forestry Management Program to ensure the JAA’s interests are
• Manages the JAA Asbestos O&M Program, supervising and guiding the consultant’s
• Assists the Operations department in conducting Tenant Compliance
• Manages the JAA Storm Water Pollution Prevention
• Works with the engineering professionals within the department on FAR 77 obstruction and land use issues to ensure compliance with FAA procedures and
• Assembles and submits airspace study
• Conducts environmental coordination and progress
• Maintains contact with consultants and JAA’s internal customers to ensure their needs are
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in conducting studies, projects and programs related to environmental regulation and enforcement activities.
• Familiarity with NEPA and FAA environmental review processes, including preparing and evaluating planning-related documentation in compliance with FAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of legal concepts, research procedures and
• Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws, rules and
• Knowledge management and administration
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point )
• Ability to navigate environmental issues as they arise to achieve effective
• Ability to anticipate potential problems arising during the general operations of the airport system and mitigate those problems to maintain
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, coordinate, review and evaluate the work of consultants and
• Ability to forecast program needs and prepare, administer and monitor budgets and
• Ability to analyze data and report information in a concise and timely fashion to solve problems and assist in
• Ability to work well with individuals who have divergent interests in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, or closely related field, plus a minimum of 10 years of environmental program management experience, or an equivalent (14 years) combination of experience, education and training.

Preferred Education & Experience: Experience in managing public agency projects; Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver’s license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge. OSHA Certification preferred. Asbestos O& M Program Planner and Inspector Certification preferred.