Airspace and Noise Planner II - Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an Airspace and Noise Planner II position. This position is responsible for monitoring and reporting noise levels around the City's three airports to ensure they comply with FAA regulations and minimize the impact on surrounding communities. They track and report on noise readings, flight track, and complaint data, investigate constituent complaints and discuss concerns with community members, and oversee compliance with noise abatement procedures to reduce disturbances caused by aircraft operations.

Additionally, the Planner II may work with various stakeholder groups to develop noise mitigation strategies and maintain compliance with local and national noise standards. This position is responsible for drafting monthly and annual reports detailing airport operations, noise levels, noise mitigation procedure compliance, and community complaints.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Desire to learn about and implement noise exposure monitoring and mapping.
• Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations related to airspace and noise management.
• Knowledge of data analysis to identify trends in noise levels, flight paths, and airspace utilization.
• Comfortable presenting findings, conducting public meetings, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for serving as the primary contact for residents and stakeholders on aviation noise issues.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn systems for Noise and Operations Management Software (NOMS), GIS, Google Earth, and other analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Google Earth and geographic information systems (GIS), or a strong willingness to quickly develop proficiency in these tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Eagerness to learn about airspace, aircraft operations, aircraft noise software, FAA rules and regulations, and their impact on communities, with a focus on growing expertise in these areas.
• Ability to effectively convey complex technical information in simple, understandable terms to diverse audiences, including the public, government agencies, and industry professionals.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources, using it to identify patterns and recommend actionable insights for noise mitigation and airspace management.

SALARY

Pay Range: $76,627 to $118,872 annually.

Hiring Range: $76,627 to $107,806 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in the field of urban planning.
• Bachelor's degree in city or urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, political science, a related field, or a field related the specialty area.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers .
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
• The City job description can be found here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience researching public inquiries, complaints, and concerns.
• Experience working with large hub and general aviation airports.
• Experience organizing and attending public meetings, addressing noise concerns, and providing information.
• Experience preparing reports and presentations, including data visualizations and maps for internal and external audiences.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 7, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Planner II, JC:18220, ID# 57804, 04/22/2025, USM, GO, Benefits: 007

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