Airport Manager

Airport Manager, Parking and Ground Transportation This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/7/26, 8/21/26. 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. Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities 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, 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. Either: 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). 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. 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, speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date. Address and Contact 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 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. 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