The Land Use Manager will work under the general direction of the Airport Planning Manager/Executive Officer of the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). This position supports an expanded workload from the growth in the capital improvement program, growth in land use development around the airports and increased complexity of the environmental clearance program.

Responsibilities and duties to be performed include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and analyze land use projects in areas surrounding all three airports in Orange County (JWA, Fullerton Municipal, and the Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos) for compatibility with the Airport Environs Land Use Plans (AELUPs)
• Assist with implementation of JWA Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) including the tracking of Mitigation Measures.
• Provide staff support, including research, analysis, recommendations, and presentations to the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC).
• Oversee agenda, minutes, and distribution of packets for monthly ALUC meetings.
• Assist in managing federal and state environmental clearance programs for airport projects.
• Coordinate with other JWA staff and consultants for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review for airport projects.

DESIRABLE CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess four (4) years of Land Use experience in preparing, reviewing, and presenting General Plan land use amendments, zone changes, and specific plan amendments.

A bachelor's degree in planning, geography, public administration or a directly related field may be substituted for up to one year of required experience at the rate of three semester units equaling one month of experience and one hour of training equaling one hour of experience. A master's degree in planning, geography, public administration or a directly related field is highly desired.

Although not required, work experience in an airport environment and/or an American Institute of Certified Planners Certificate is desirable.

The ideal candidate should possess experience in the following core competencies:

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Current knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations and issues that pertain to FAR Part 77, land use law, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act
• Ability to conduct complex research and analysis for aviation, airport, and land use issues, sometimes in a short period of time
• Proficiency in the use of technology including Microsoft Office, GIS, and/or Blue Beam

LEADERSHIP

• Uses creativity and innovation in achieving business objectives by planning and developing Airport projects to be safe, efficient and effective
• Builds effective working relationships inside and outside the organization in working with local agencies and regional planning bodies
• Exhibits courage to take action by tackling difficult challenges relating to land use issues that may impact the airport
• Experience in leading/managing staff who may or may not be direct reports, including outside contractors
• Assist in ensuring achievement of department objectives

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

• Promotes open, candid information sharing across organizational boundaries in working with cities and other jurisdictions on land use and other planning issues
• Presents ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing
• Ensures timely, appropriate communication with stakeholders to meet state mandated deadlines for Airport Land Use Commission projects
• Readily and routinely shares technical knowledge with others on planning techniques that can be utilized by the airport
• Communicates effectively with elected officials, staff, public, project proponents, municipalities, and external agencies
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Possesses strong presentation and public speaking skills

PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION

• Integrates changes smoothly to respond to input from stakeholders including the airlines that operate at John Wayne Airport
• Manages time wisely and effectively prioritizes multiple, competing tasks
• Plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity
• Makes efficient use of the organization's resources

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Gathers, analyzes and applies information skillfully to respond in creative ways to planning and land use challenges
• Develops alternative solutions for consideration by the Airport management, the Airport Commission, ALUC, and airline stakeholders
• Commits to action; acts readily and decisively
• Demonstrates good judgment

RESULTS ORIENTED

• Plans, organizes, and implements projects to meet established timeframes to ensure that facilities are available as Airport demands grow.
• Sets appropriate priorities and modifies as needed as input is received from Airport management and stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL | MENTAL | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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LICENSE REQUIRED

The successful candidate must possess, obtain, and maintain the following licenses:

• Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment
• Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment.

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA).