Airport Deputy Chief Officer - Commercial Development - Careers In Government : Job Details

• City of Austin, TX
• Austin, Texas
• Aug 29, 2024

Full Time Administration and Management Aviation or Harbor Other

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Aviation Management, Finance, Engineering, or in a field related to the job, plus at least eight (8) years of senior-level experience at airports, airlines, or comparable organizations, including six (6) years of experience which were in a managerial or executive capacity.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Position Summary:

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is proud to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for a team member who is motivated to shape the future of AUS. The AUS team is passionate about what our airport has to offer to the Central Texas region and is seeking a professional who will share this passion.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as the primary executive manager and negotiator between AUS and the architectural, engineering, environmental, legal and contracting community.
• Leads partnership activities with a wide range of stakeholders and ensures appropriate level of engagement with AUS divisions, AUS business partners, regulatory agencies, and City of Austin departments through the life cycle of capital projects.
• Works closely with the FAA in capturing federal Airport Improvement Program funding and compliance with that grant program.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) to ensure compliance with all federal regulations and policies.
• Manages the Airport Master Plan including processing updates as needed, and any work related to compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA).
• Responsible for compliance with and management of environmental regulations, including the Airport's Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan, and working with AUS tenant co-permittees to ensure compliance with the plan.
• Ensures effective coordination and communication with Airport tenants, other City of Austin departments, neighborhood associations, the general public, media, consultants, public agencies, or private sector representatives.
• Represents AUS interests in policy, aviation, technical, and with governmental/regulatory agencies, boards, councils, commissions, and oversight bodies.

Working with Aviation: Provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Regarding Your Application:

• A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment.
• Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety.
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.
• This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
• To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by September 25, 2024. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.

Pay Range: $192k - $202k

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday (Hours may vary depending upon business needs.)

This position is on-site.

• Extensive experience in airport real estate leasing and development with a focus on contract negotiation and lease management.
• Experience in airport concession development and management, with a focus on revenue planning and strategy execution.
• Experience in Airport Airline Affairs management, with a focus on Airline Use and Lease Agreements negotiation and contract management and airline liaison requirements.
• Track record in closing complex retail, airline and/or real estate transactions in an aviation environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the department.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of budget and long-range plan preparation, maintenance, and controls.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the physical assets of public facilities.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, and performance measurement to achieve business excellence.
• Skill in developing flexible and adaptable strategies to achieve organizational goals by understanding the organizational capabilities, airline market conditions, the regulatory environment, and technological advancements.
• Skill in managing and allocating financial and human resources to execute operational and business plans.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, City Council, the media, and the public.
• Skill in leading and managing a diverse workforce including department employees and contractors in an airport environment.
• Ability to design short- and long-term strategies/programs that are scalable and efficient in a large and complex organization.
• Ability to develop strategic direction and program implementation collaboratively with various stakeholder/community groups.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the department and City of Austin.
• Ability to address customer evolving expectations.
• Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple City departments and internal business units to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to make decisions and develop innovative approaches to deal with frequent change, unexpected events, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and develop and deliver public presentations.

Criminal Background Investigation: This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.