Land Use Manager

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Land Use Manager

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CAREER DESCRIPTION


LAND USE MANAGER
(Development Services Administrator)

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The open eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Development Services Administrators within John Wayne Airport or the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted on Thursday, September 12, 2024, until
Thursday, September 26, 2024 , by 11:59 p.m. (PST).

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

The award-winning John Wayne Airport, Orange County (JWA) has been a major cornerstone of Orange County for more than 100 years. Located in beautiful Southern California , we currently serve approximately 11.7 million annual passengers. W e strive to provide a superior guest experience to ensure travel is convenient and stress-free. Th e County of Orange owns and operates John Wayne Airpor t, serv ing more than three million people within 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County and beyond.

As a medium hub airport, we have commercial flights to more than 40 non-stop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada . E leven commercial airlines and two air cargo airlines fly out of the Airport . It is home to nearly 500 general aviation (private, non-commercial) aircraft , representing 60% of total operations, and includes two full-service fixed base operators and one limited use general aviation facility.?

• Mission : Connecting People, Places and Opportunities.
• Vision: To be an airport of choice by creating exceptional experiences.
• Core Values: REACH
  • R espect
  • E nvironmental Stewardship
  • A ccountability
  • C ollaboration
  • H onesty
    

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To learn more about John Wayne Airport, click here. To learn more about the County of Orange, click here.

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
The Airport Director’s Office provides executive leadership for John Wayne Airport. The Director’s Office is also home to several units that support the Airport and/or have an Airport-wide impact. In addition to Planning, these additional units include Organizational Strategy, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Compliance, and Insurance. The Director’s Office also has dotted line oversight of the JWA County Counsel, Human Resource Services and the OCPW Capital Improvement Plan Project Teams.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The successful candidate 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 th e 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
Click on the following link to view the minimum qualifications and to learn more about the physical, mental, and environmental conditions for this position Development Services Administrator .

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).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed below may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) | (Weighted 100%) : Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List | Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed below may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.

Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in healthcare settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Michelle Bocicor at mbocicor@ocair.com or by phone at (949) 252-5174

EEO INFORMATION


Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information .
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$101,628.80 - $140,753.60 Annually