Planner 4

Direct a complex portfolio of 200250 airport development master planning and land acquisition initiatives across a network of 65 regional airports. Serve as the primary fiscalauthority for state grant issuance oversee eligibility auditing fund disbursements and high-impact change order approvals.

Partner strategically with the FAA to resolve intricate joint-funding challenges and ensure seamless alignment between state and federal aviation accounts. Spearhead the formulation of the annual 5-year AZ Capital Improvement Project (ACIP) driving executive stakeholder communications to secure State Transportation Board approval.

Champion statewide operational excellence by leading comprehensive on-site inspections enforcing strict regulatory compliance and facilitating high-stakes stakeholder negotiations across Arizona.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Audit and authorize critical sponsor documentation to guarantee absolute compliance and eligibility across the grant portfolio. Provide expert oversight on high-stakes instruments including grant applications consultant and construction contracts and complex financial reimbursement
frameworks effectively mitigating risk for all statewide infrastructure programs. Govern the end-to-end lifecycle of grant agreements change orders and amendments through strategic research and rigorous execution. Authorize critical funding instruments to ensure perfect regulatory compliance establish absolute documentation integrity and secure necessary executive approvals across the entire aviation infrastructure portfolio.

Evaluate and authorize complex financial reimbursement portfolios auditing project costs to ensure rigorous adherence to multi-agency regulatory mandates. Serve as the definitive liaison to the FAA and airport sponsors driving strategic high-level communications to expedite funding workflows and ensure programmatic compliance. Chair high-level alignment initiatives between FAA sponsors and consultants to optimize project execution future planning and strict scope budget and schedule adherence. Simultaneously direct a complex statewide portfolio of 200250 airport development master planning and land acquisition programs across 65 airports.

Spearhead strategic coordination with airport sponsors and regulatory agencies to formulate the five-year Capital Improvement Program for State Transportation Board approval. Direct the rigorous evaluation prioritization and technical eligibility auditing of all project submittals serving as the final authority on documentation integrity and program readiness. Direct the strategic curation and executive presentation of Priority Planning and Advisory Committee agenda items for the Aeronautics Group. Establish rigorous evaluation frameworks to identify and advance the top 5% of high-priority capital projects commanding the final submission process to secure State Transportation Board ratification.

Command the comprehensive financial and regulatory auditing of sponsor grants to validate absolute compliance and execute final program closure. Mitigate long-term risk by vetting all closeout documentation reconciling remaining funding allocations and verifying total adherence to federal and state statutory frameworks.

Knowledge of:
Airport development program (comprehensive)
AZ revised statutes pertaining to Grant and project activities
State airport systems plans/objectives
Federal Regulations pertaining to airport operations / development such as FAR Part 139 Airport certification 150
Airports - 107 Airport Security 151 Grants eligibility / Administration 77 airspace
Grant Administration techniques
Legal definitions within State statutes and various local laws
Government accounting practices and principals
Project management techniques
Conduct business meetings

Skill in:
Proficient technical writing oral communication and delivering reports
Analysis and research methods
Administration and prioritization of duties
Organization and time management
Resource allocation
Effectively communicate orally and in writing and provide excellent customer service to executive management internal and external customers consultants and other team members
Expert in self-motivation strong time and organizational management
Project management
Applying analytical research and project coordination methodologies
Excellent interpersonal relationships.
Proficiency use email word processing spreadsheet database presentation contract management software systems
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

Ability to:
Provide effective guidance/expertise in the development and implementation of programs & projects for group
Review and comment on all drafts and projects as well as submit reports throughout the life of the project
Read and assess grants and grant documents for accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements
Research and compile information relative to proposed legislation
Confer with the FAA cities and airports regarding the impact of policies and legislation upon communities

Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning Urban Management and Development Aviation Management GIS or relevant degree.

Two (2) years experience in aviation management or other relevant related field.

Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) may be substituted.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R.11).

Valid Drivers Licence with acceptable 39 month MVR.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.