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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Airport Director, the Airport Deputy Director of Development and Maintenance serves as a key member of the Redmond Municipal Airport’s Leadership Team. This position will assist the Airport Director, and oversee a variety of functional areas, which include (but are not limited to): Development/Leasing, Terminal Management, Maintenance, Facilities, Capital Project and Construction Management, and the Engineer of Record Relationship. This position is responsible for ensuring these functional areas are aligned with the expectations, priorities, and policies of the City of Redmond, and the goals of the City Manager and City Council. This position will oversee the marketing, development, construction and maintenance (both physically and financially) at the Airport, and on the 2,600 acres of Airport land. This position provides administrative and leadership guidance to assigned divisions to ensure goals and objectives are achieved in a timely and professional manner; provides the Airport Director with accurate information to support decision making and policy direction; acts on behalf of the Airport Director before various constituencies, stakeholders, outside agencies, and other entities as assigned.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
This position reports to the Airport Director and serves as an executive member of the Airport Managers’ Leadership Team; exhibits consistent professional leadership to staff, work teams, and fellow employees; is results oriented; and serves as a model for effective teamwork and collaboration in accomplishing the Airport’s and City’s vision and goals. Acts in capacity of the Airport Director in their absence.
Supervises divisions, as assigned, including but not limited to: Business Development and Leasing, Terminal Management, Maintenance, Facilities, Project and Construction Management, and the Engineer of Record relationship.
Development and Leasing Division: Research, draft, and negotiate leases, contracts, and other related agreements for the Airport tenants; including airlines, concessionaires, advertising inquiries, and other business partners. Serves as the primary point of contact for concession agreements, airline agreements, service agreements, operating permits, license agreements, and consulting agreements. Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises activities related to Airport property contracts, office service functions, and other special Airport projects.
Facilities and Maintenance Division: Provides management and supervision for terminal and landside maintenance operations. This includes corrective and preventative maintenance, construction, carpentry, painting, demolition, and remodeling projects for Airport facilities. Maintains HVAC systems located in Airport structures. Analyzes and recommends improvements, repairs and/or replacements to existing equipment, materials, procedures, and operations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
Project Management and the Engineer of Record Contract: Responsible for management and/or performance of design/engineering plans, budgets, sources of funds, delivery methods and controls procedures for existing facilities, projects, and programs that enhance the Airport business, including analysis of operational implications, impacts to the approved master plan, regulatory requirements and safety requirements.
Provides general assistance to, and carries out the Airport Director’s directives, and represents the Airport Director in resolving problems and conflicts; investigates and reports to the Airport Director on various issues and objectives.
Serves as the Acting Airport Director when assigned, averaging approximately 60-80 business days annually.
Selects, appoints, supervises, and evaluates assigned division managers in consultation with the Airport Director; and meets with them individually to review status of department operations and projects. Evaluates strategies and provides advice on organizational activities and challenges.
Leads assigned staff, establishes workplans, objectives, and performance metrics; prepares and administers reviews of both individual and department performance. Position includes performance reviews of employees.
Assists in the preparation, oversight, and administration of Personnel Budget, Contract Expenses, Revenue Generating Streams, Project Spending, etc. Monitors assigned budget(s) to assure compliance with approved budget levels and standards.
Monitors public relations related to assigned projects and divisions.
Ensures programs and policies are administered in compliance with City standards, federal, state, and local laws.
Assists in monitoring the Airport's legislative agenda, within areas of responsibility, and at times communicating and strategizing with elected officials and State and Federal delegations and their staff.
Serves as a key public figure for the Airport and citizens, community groups, civic organizations, other agencies, businesses, and the media on issues and projects related to assigned divisions.
Ensures inquiries and complaints relating to departmental activity are evaluated and resolved quickly and courteously.
Provides managerial leadership and advice to designated staff in the selection, supervision, professional development, evaluation, and retention of staff.
Operate a motor vehicle regularly to attend meetings, trainings, inspections, and other situations when necessary.
Performs other duties as required to accomplish to objectives of the position.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management or a related field; and five (5) to seven (7) years progressively more responsible experience in airport administration in a supervisory or managerial role, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
Desirable Requirements:
Ten (10) years of verifiable work experience at the senior management level.
Master’s Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management or a related field.
Professional Certification in a field related to Aviation Management.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Capital improvement project management principles, processes, systems and techniques.
Laws and regulations, including current developments and trends, related to areas of responsibility.
Leasing, retail, food & beverage, advertising, land use planning, and facility management
Considerable knowledge of municipal budget law and administration; real property values and landlord tenant laws; operational requirements of airlines; basic accounting methods and procedures; bargaining and negotiating skills; revenue sources, including grants for funding projects.
Interpreting federal, state, and local operational and safety rules; resolve conflict; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected and appointed officials, and the general public; develop revenue sources; deal tactfully with people; make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
Skills and Abilities:
Leading the activities of the Airport to ensure achievement of the City’s set goals and objectives.
Inspiring and earning confidence from staff, residents, and the City Council, to achieve the City's set goals and objectives.
Researching, interpreting, and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations.
Preparing concise, comprehensive, and professional reports.
Providing clear and consistent direction, supervision, training and evaluation of the work of subordinates.
Communicate effectively to a diverse audience, both orally and in writing, regarding complex or sensitive issues.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
This position may require the use of City vehicles. Possession of, or must obtain, a valid Oregon Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of hire.
Must have a safe driving record.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Detailed instruction and close supervision are initially provided for employees with no prior training or experience. However, once the employee has performed all the duties of the position, work is performed independently. A supervisor is available to advise or assist, or to provide guidance on new or unusual tasks. Work is reviewed for quality and conformance to established policies, procedures and standards. This position serves under the general guidance of the Airport Director or designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is a direct supervisory role, and is expected to have general and specialized supervisory skills, including the ability to manage multiple departments, supervise multiple employees (including managers), and to delegate and manage the work of subordinate staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, including Microsoft Office, Internet, and financial software; calculator, telephone, copy machine, and fax machine. This position requires use of City vehicles.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment; the employee occasionally works in outside-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.