Airport Manager

This listing closes on 8/21/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

County of Sacramento

Salary

$145,241.28 - $160,128.72 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

29557-C

Department

Airports

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/21/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/7/26, 8/21/26 (final) Under general direction, the Airport Manager manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of a specific functional area of the Sacramento County Department of Airports and coordinates assigned activities with other sections, departments, outside agencies and the general public.

To learn more about available positions currently being recruited for, please click on the brochure link(s) below:

Airport Manager, Parking and Ground Transportation

Airport Manager, Emergency Management (Download PDF reader)

Airport Manager, Contracts and Procurement (Download PDF reader)

Airport Manager, Project Portfolio Office (Download PDF reader)

Airport Manager, Airport Concessions (Download PDF reader)

*The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies for other areas not identified above.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, budget preparation, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness
• Commercial property management, retail leasing, and property/tenant principles and practices
• Marketing and public relations principles, strategies and methods
• Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Principles and practices of airport operations, development, management, and finance
• Airport security requirements

Ability to

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
• Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments
• Independently and effectively make decisions regarding airport operational needs and the safety of the public
• Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, public and private organizations, public officials, the media and the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met
• Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, and the public
• Influence and persuade others
• Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

AND Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento performing duties comparable to Senior Airport Economic Development Specialist, Airport Operations Officer, Senior Airport Planner, Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, or Fire Battalion Chief, Sacramento County Airport Fire (formerly titled Fire Battalion Chief, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting). Or: 2. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher, at an airport or in the aviation industry. Or: 3. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in retail property/tenant management or commercial real property leasing. Or: 4. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in communications, marketing, or public relations and media. In order to be qualifying, experience in these areas must have included responsibility for policy planning and program development. Note: Additional experience at the level of and in one of the areas listed above can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. (30 semester units or 45 quarter units = 1 year of experience.) Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email View email address on click.appcast.io Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io, CA Relay 711 . For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions .

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, DENTAL INSURANCE: For more information, visit the Benefits website LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01 The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored. By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02 Select the one box that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

• None.
• Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento performing duties comparable to Senior Airport Economic Development Specialist, Airport Operations Officer, Senior Airport Planner, Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, or Fire Battalion Chief, Sacramento County Airport Fire, (formerly Fire Battalion Chief Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting).
• Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher, at an airport or in the aviation industry.
• Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in retail property/tenant management or commercial real property leasing.
• Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in communications, marketing, or public relations and media. In order to be qualifying, experience in these areas must have included responsibility for policy planning and program development.

03 Select the one box that best describes your educational background from an accredited college or university.

• None.
• College units comprising less than required to receive a Bachelor's Degree.
• 1 or more Bachelor's Degree(s).
• 1 or more Master's Degree(s).
• 1 or more Doctoral Degree(s).

04 List the following: Degree(s) earned, and the name of the college or university. Any relevant professional licenses held, any professional training taken, and any professional accreditations applicable to the airport industry or your specific field of specialty. If you have no education, licenses, training, or accreditations, write none. 05 Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience with budgets.

• None.
• Provide input to others for operating or capital budget development.
• Responsible for development and on-going monitoring of an operating budget.
• Responsible for development and on-going monitoring of capital budget.
• Responsible for development and on-going monitoring of operating and capital budget.

06 Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience with project management.

• None.
• Provide limited input to or review of a project(s).
• Overseeing a major phase of a project(s).
• Overseeing multiple phases of a project(s).
• Management of project(s) from concept to completion.

07 Select the one box that best describes your years of experience supervising and/or managing staff.

• None or less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) but less than five (5) years.
• Five (5) or more years.

08 Select all the boxes that best describe the staff that you have experience with the responsibility of supervising and/or managing.

• None.
• Technical, maintenance, or operational staff.
• Clerical or administrative support staff.
• Professional staff.
• Supervisory staff.
• Management staff.

09 Select all the boxes that best describe the supervisory or management tasks you perform on a regular basis.

• None.
• Developing shift assignment schedules.
• Coaching or mentoring to improve or correct performance.
• Preparing and delivering employee performance evaluations.
• Monitoring and evaluating staff's work products, methods, and procedures.
• Recommending and/or implementing disciplinary action against an employee.

10 Select all the boxes that best describe a role you have fulfilled for your employer on a regular basis.

• None.
• Acting as a liaison with tenants, federal and state agencies, and the public regarding problems, complaints, and inquiries regarding operating procedures.
• Maintaining effective working relationships with staff, public, and other stakeholders.
• Representing your employer at meetings with other professionals such as consulting firms, contractors, vendors, etc.
• Representing your employer at community meetings and other civic interest group meetings.
• Representing your employer at meetings with elected officials or representatives of state or federal regulatory agencies.

11 Select all the boxes that best describe regulations you have experience working with in performing your work duties.

• None.
• Employer's internal policies and procedures.
• Non-airport specific local, state and federal laws applicable to my employer's industry.
• Federal Aviation Administration regulations applicable to Part 139 airports.
• Federal Aviation Administration regulations applicable to airports that are not covered by Part 139.
• Transportation Security Administration regulations.
• FAA Advisory Circulars related to airport design, planning, construction, and/or compliance.

12 Select all the boxes that best describe the areas that you have at least three years of full-time experience at a supervisory level or higher.

• Airport Airside Operations at a Part 139 airport ("Airside" refers to the movement and non-movement areas of the airport).
• Airport Airside Operations at a general aviation or military airfield.
• Airport Landside Operations at a Part 139 airport ("Landside" refers to the areas inside the passenger terminal buildings and the public roadways serving the terminal buildings).
• Airport Security and Access Control (includes duties such as Airport Security Coordinator, oversight and issuance of airport badges, compliance with all TSA regulations).
• Parking and Ground Transportation (May include direct management of parking operations or responsibility for administering contracts with parking companies. Also includes management of taxi, limo, van, courtesy shuttles, parking shuttles, etc.).
• Marketing and Advertising (includes direct experience in developing marketing and advertising collateral as well as management oversight of contractors who provide these services).
• Air Service Development (route analysis, presentation development, meeting with airlines, etc.).
• Public/Media Relations (includes oversight of social media programs).
• Property Management (includes preparation, negotiation and administration of building or ground leases, concession agreements, operating agreements, permits, etc.).
• Airline Rates and Charges calculations.
• Airline Lease and Operating Agreement negotiations and agreement administration.
• Planning (includes airport master planning, land use planning, capital improvement program planning, etc.).
• Construction Management.
• Project Management.
• Environmental Management (includes oversight of regulatory compliance, monitoring, aircraft noise monitoring programs, hazardous materials management, hazardous wildlife management, preparation of state and federal environmental reviews such as CEQA and NEPA).
• General Aviation Airport Management.
• Facilities Maintenance (includes custodial, building repairs, systems maintenance such as escalators, HVAC, projecting life-cycle based replacement, etc.).
• Grounds Maintenance (includes landscape maintenance, airfield in-field maintenance, irrigation systems, etc.).
• Pavement Maintenance (includes airfield pavements, roadways, parking lots, etc.).
• Equipment Maintenance (includes heavy and light fleet as well as tools such as riding lawn mowers)
• Emergency Management (includes table top planning, real world exercise planning, airport emergency plan maintenance, etc.).

13 Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Word or equivalent. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Word during the interview process.

• None.
• Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; creating and editing headers and footers; inserting page numbers; adjusting page margins and orientation; controlling text flow around a graphic; inserting graphics and clip art; etc.
• Intermediate: Creating and modifying styles; formatting multiple sections; entering a formula in a table; drawing and editing shapes; inserting and modifying objects; using templates; inserting and navigating with hyperlinks; etc.
• Advanced: Inserting a linked object from a file; setting up user permissions; recording, running, and deleting macros; inserting subdocuments into a master document; creating an index; creating footnotes; creating bookmarks and cross-references; etc.

14 Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel or equivalent. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Excel during the interview process.

• None.
• Basic: Data entry; inputting data to create simple reports; using and creating simple formulas; etc.
• Intermediate: Using complex formulas; using macros; creating spreadsheets/worksheets; etc.
• Advanced: Creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; etc.

15 Select all the boxes that best describe the software programs you are proficient in and use on a regular basis in the administration of your job. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency upon interview.

• None.
• Microsoft Outlook or equivalent.
• Microsoft Word or equivalent.
• Microsoft Excel or equivalent.
• Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Microsoft Access or equivalent.
• Microsoft Visio or equivalent.
• Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Project Management software.
• Other software.

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