411011.Senior Manager Airspace and Land Use Planning

HILLSBOROUGH CO AVIATION AUTHORITY

Location: Tampa, FL 33601, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Government - Local/Federal
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 – Management
Posted: Friday, 09 October 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 08 November 2026

Job Description

HILLSBOROUGH CO AVIATION AUTHORITY is hiring a 411011.Senior Manager Airspace and Land Use Planning in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time position.

UnderthegeneraldirectionoftheDirectorofPlanning, theSeniorManagerof Airspace and Land Use Planningisresponsiblefor overseeing and updating, as necessary, all airspace surfaces within Hillsborough County, as well as managing land use planning, height zoning, and development permit reviews for projects within Hillsborough County and at the Authority’s four airports. This position ensures that comprehensive plans are aligned with the authority’s strategic plan, Height Zoning Regulations and are consistent with applicable City and County plans.

COMPENSATION: $134, 807 - $136, 662 based on experience

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

·Ensures that projects for the four airports and related studies are produced in a manner that meets authority goals, level of service standards, performance measures and program needs.

·Responsible for conducting Part77/TERPS airspace analyses for projects on- and off-airport property and providing technical support related to airspace planning for general aviation airport master plan/ALP updates.

·Responsible for leading and managing the Authority’s Height Zoning permitting process for projects on- and off-airport property.

·Manages and maintains the GIS height zoning database.

·Produce or supervise the development of inter-local agreements, height zoning regulation updates, FAA reimbursable agreements, regulations, reports or technical memorandums regarding navigational aids, on- and off-airport land use plans and others.

·Conduct reviews of City and County comprehensive plans, site plans, lan use amendments, rezoning petitions, DRI/amendments, special use permits, Project Development Environmental (PDE) studies, new school sites for compatibility with Authority’s airports.

·Adheres to all safety protocols and regulations while performing tasks to ensure a safe working environment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reporting potential hazards.

·Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

Thislistisnotintendedtobeall-inclusive, andyoumaynotberesponsibleforeveryitemlisted.The

employerreservestherighttoassignadditionalfunctionsandresponsibilitiesasnecessary.

COMPETENCIES

·Resilience: Maintains performance and self-control under pressure or adversity. Views challenges as learning opportunities. Maintains confidence and clarify despite unforeseen circumstances.

·Organizational Ownership: Being accountable for the results of your actions. Effectively leading a team of collaborators. Proactively solving problems, improving processes without being asked, taking on challenging projects and creating and implementing innovative solutions.

·Decisiveness: Thinking outside the box; taking appropriate risk when getting things done with resources available; Developing new ways to solve problems and achieve results.

·Teamwork: The ability to function effectively within a team, contributing positively to collaborative efforts and achieving shared goals by demonstrating communication, collaboration, active listening, conflict resolution, and adaptability to different perspectives while respecting the roles and contributions of others. At times takes lead and positively influences others.

REQUIREDFORALLHCAAJOBS

·In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilitiesasassignedbytheemployee’sdepartmentortheHCAAEmergencyOperations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.

·ComplieswithallHCAAPolicies, StandardProcedures, RulesandRegulations, andOperating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS(EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES& CERTIFICATIONS)

·Bachelor'sDegreeinAviationManagementEngineering, UrbanPlanning, Architecture, orrelated field.

·Six(6)yearsexperienceinairport land use planning and airspace planning.

·Orequivalentcombinationofeducation, training, andexperience.

·MustpossessavalidFloridaDriverLicense.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

·Ten (10) years of experience in airport land use planning and airspace planning.

·Master'sDegreeinAviationManagement, Architecture, Engineering, UrbanPlanning, orarelated

field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES

·Knowledgeofairportplanningandoperations.

·Knowledgeoffederalandstateregulationsrelatedtoairportdevelopment and airspace regulations.

·Knowledge of CAD and GIS standards and practices.

·Experience using CAD and GIS for airspace and land use planning functions.

·Knowledgeofheightzoningregulationsandtheirimplicationsforairportdevelopmentand airspace management.

·Skillinprojectmanagementmethodologies, includingbudgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and risk management.

·Knowledgeofcontractadministration, includingpreparation, review, andenforcementof planning, architectural, engineering, and construction contract documents.

·Knowledgeofbudget-setting, monitoring, andfinancialreportingprocessesrelatedtoairport development projects.

·Skill in analytical and critical thinking to identify issues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.

·Abilitytocommunicateeffectivelyorallyandinwriting.

·Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithotherswithinandoutside the Authority.

·Abilitytohandlerestricted, sensitive, andconfidentialinformation.

·Abilitytoprovideoutstandingcustomerservice, servethepublic, andrepresenttheAuthority with courtesy and professionalism.

PHYSICALABILITIES

·Frequentsitting, standing& walking

·Constanttyping

·Occasionaluseofcar/lighttruck

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, ornon-membershipinanemployeeorganization, orbasedonpersonalfavoritismorother non-merit factors.

TheHillsboroughCountyAviationAuthority-TampaInternationalAirportwelcomesandencourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonablyaccommodatetheneedsofthosepersonsintheapplication, testingandhiringprocess.

Thedecisiontograntreasonableaccommodationrequestswillbemadecase-by-case.

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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