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Under general direction of the Director of Airports, the Deputy Director Airports coordinates and administers multiple program areas which may include: operations, emergency services, facilities maintenance, security, properties, accounting, grants, construction, development, and administration functions of both County airports; manages policies and procedures; provides direction and supervision to technical staff; consults with legal counsel; acts for the Director of Airports in the latter's absence; and performs related work as required. The ideal candidate for this vacancy will have extensive experience administering airport operations at a general aviation airport which includes aviation service businesses, aircraft charters, and other related businesses. This individual will have experience administering program areas involving emergency services, facilities maintenance, and airfield security. This individual is cognizant of and will promote the County's mission of diversity, equity and inclusion practices and principles in carrying out the services of the Agency.

• Experience preparing budgets and approving expenditures; processing Request for Proposals, conducting bid analysis and approving purchase requisitions; and administering airport leases and contracts.
• Experience with interacting with community leaders, tenants and the public; and making presentations before community groups and public agency governing boards.
• Possession and maintenance of the Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) certification by the American Association of Airport Executives is required within two (2) years from the date of hire.

Desired qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university in Business Administration, Airport Management, Public Administration, Finance, or closely related field.
• Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) certification by the American Association of Airport Executives

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