AIRPORT MANAGER (AIRSIDE OPERATIONS)

Requirements And Preferences The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Manager (Airside Operations)

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THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME. 2025 Benefits of Broward County EmploymentEleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health BenefitsHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year.Broward County owns and operates two airports in the County - the Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood international Airport, where the majority of our employees work, and the North Perry airport, a general aviation facility located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The mission of the Aviation Department is to operate safe and secure facilities that are cost effective and meet the needs of our community. With contributions of our employees, our tenants, and vendors, we aim to be the airport of choice for the travelling public and general aviation services in our area. BCAD - a great place to work!General DescriptionPlans, organizes and directs the activities in a specialized area of airport management for the County's Aviation Department. Assists in the management of the Operations Division.Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, business administration or closely related field.Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate to the area of assignment including one (1) year of supervisory experience.Special Certification And License RequirementsMust secure and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignmentMust secure and maintain for the duration of employment- Airfield driving privileges (movement/nonmovement area driving)Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment- Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.PreferencesMasters Degree or higherAmerican Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) [Operations, Communications or Security]American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - Accredited Airport Executive (AAE)American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - Airport Certified Member (CM)Airports Council International Diploma in Airport Operations (ACI)Airports Council International Airport Professional (ACI-IAP)4+ years or more of Airside Operations (Large Hub International Airport) Experience2+ years or more of 14 CFR 139 Certification Process, Self-inspections and Aircraft related Emergency Response Experience2+ years or more of Wildlife Mitigation and Airfield Construction Coordination Experience2+ years or more of Emergency Tabletop Exercise and Live Drill Planning Experience1+ years or more of Supervisory ExperienceSCOPE OF WORKThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Assists in administering through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of business and planning, procedures and priorities to meet established goals; reviews airport development projects identified in the master plan; assists in the monitoring of project progress; provides oversight and coordination as well as participates in meetings for airport improvement projects with airport planning.Oversees planning of special events; sits on numerous committees pertaining to marketing and public relations, and coordinates with County and State officials; plans, coordinates and implements programs related to airport operations or maintenance.Prepares and reviews hurricane and emergency plans; plans, monitors and facilitates all functions, activities, performances and operations relating to parking; inspects parking facilities, storage areas and offices to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and established rules and regulations.Develops, implements and monitors operating budget; prepares annual operating budget and capital improvement submittals; reviews and approves contractor invoices and purchase requests.Handles airline-related challenges ranging from construction to relocation which impact gates, ticket counters, and other common-use and proprietary systems; reviews and approves seasonal airline schedules for international gates as well as domestic per-use gates to maximize utilization.Engages airline station managers in both formal and informal meetings to maintain open communications and solve operational issues; communicates on strategic and tactical plans that could impact the airlines.Responds to airport emergencies; coordinates emergency response training and updates emergency response manuals.Conducts employee training and development and response to employee issues; prepares employee performance evaluations.Provides oversight and management control of special projects, contracts administration, and daily work assignments for office and field personnel; provides regulatory compliance oversight to include the development of policy and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance; interacts with airport stakeholders to build relationships and respond to issues.Acts in place of Assistant Division Director or Division Director in his/her absence.Performs related work as assigned.Additional Duties & ResponsiblitiesThe Airport Manager for Airside Operations is responsible for managing and coordinating all functions and regulatory compliance of Airside Operations at FLL. This includes contractual oversight and management of FLL's Ramp Control agreement, and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) agreement.The Airport Manager for Airside Operations should possess a thorough understanding of Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to Airside Operations at a Large Hub Commercial Service Airport. Duties involve tenant, governmental, and vendor relations; procurement and competitive bidding of contracts associated with Ramp Control and ARFF agreements; participation in facility design and planning; contract negotiations & drafting; report preparation; budget preparation and oversight; coordination of tenant improvement projects; employee coaching, mentoring, and corrective action, and inspections of county-owned facilities. This position requires significant interaction with airport stakeholders and will supervise assigned aviation department staff.Acts as point person or team leader for organization and coordination of routine day-to-day functioning, fulfilling the team mission to respond to customer needs with a solution oriented team providing creative and effective resolution to a broad range of issues.Manages individual and operational performance and productivity for employees of varying job titles and professions; reviews schedules, productivity, work quality, resource availability, performance and other operation functions as necessary.Coordinates operations meetings that may include security, business development, business administration, and other operation sections.Performs Operations Division administrative functions such as approving purchases, overtime tracking, payroll, personnel evaluations, and correspondence; reviews daily activity reports from each major functioning area of the organization, including following up on any anomalies or exceptions that may require immediate or urgent attention.Meets with staff and leadership team to discuss any issues that may arise and discuss immediate resolution to these issues.Directs employee issues working with Human Resources and senior management staff; provides guidance and actively participates in the recruitment process, provides coaching, mentoring, and corrective action as necessary.Attends schedule meetings per calendar outline, including monthly operations and maintenance performance meetings, and project meeting updates for all the functioning areas; attends and leads meetings to discuss performance progress on goals and objectives in their respective areas of control, and prepares performance appraisals.

• Initiates communication with Federal, County, and Local governmental entities, airport vendors, stakeholders and County staff to ensure favorable working relationships among departmental administration, tenants, airport clients and the community.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and ordinances including CFR Part 139, 77, 107, CFR Part 1542, Florida State Statute Chapter 330, NFPA 407, ICAO Annex 14, Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapters 2 and 8.5, Aviation Department and Divisional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Policy and Procedures.
• Oversees planning of special events on the airfield; plans, coordinates and implements Airside programs to include Vehicle Ramp Access Decal Program, Movement and Non-Movement Driver Training Program, Airport Fueling Program, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and other programs related to Airside Operations.
• Prepares and reviews various emergency plans to include Airport Emergency Plan as required by CFR Part 139, Airport Hurricane Plan, Airport COOP Plan, Aircraft Hardstand Plan, Airport Contagious Disease Plan, and Single Runway Recovery Plan. Prepares, coordinates, and conducts airport emergency drills both table top exercises and live exercises in accordance with CFR Part 139.
• Reports and analyzes data results for all Airside agreements.
• Ensures Broward County Administrative Code of Ordinances are updated to reflect changes in airport rates, charges and policies and procedures related to airside operations.
• Responds to airport emergencies; coordinates emergency response training and update emergency response manuals. Responds to Airport and/or County Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) as required.
• Conducts employee training and development, succession planning, coaching, mentoring, and response to employee issues; prepares employee performance evaluations.
• Provides oversight and management control of special projects, construction, contracts administration, and daily work assignments for office and field personnel; provides regulatory compliance oversight to include the development of policy and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance; interacts with airport stakeholders to build relationships and respond to issues.
• Attends conferences and public and professional meetings.
• Develops, implements and monitors operating budget; prepares annual operating budget and capital improvement submittals; reviews and approves contractor invoices and purchase requests.
• Maintains accurate records of all agreements and maintains benchmark dates.
• Acts in place of Assistance Division Director or Division Directory in his/her absence

WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetencies

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

• Balances Stakeholders

Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders. Engages effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, win-win solutions.

• Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.

• Resourcefulness

Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Seeks best approaches to conserve resources and minimize waste. Consistently finds creative approaches and workarounds to get the work done with very constrained resources, skillfully matching the types of resources to the specific challenge.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

• Drives Results

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.

• Builds Effective Teams

Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [email protected] to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

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