EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint $91,810.2855 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. The Long Beach Airport Department currently has one (1) opening available for an Executive Assistant in the Administration Division. THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and a proposed FY26 citywide annual budget of $3.7B. The City employs over 6,000 full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations. The City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role. Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization—from management to policy creation. City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to advance fairness in all initiatives. Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress. THE DEPARTMENT Recognized as America's Coolest Airport, LGB offers a unique blend of convenience, efficiency, and a relaxed atmosphere that sets it apart from larger, busier airports. Passengers appreciate shorter lines, quicker security checks, and easy access to gates, making travel less stressful and more enioyable. Central to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, with an unparalleled passenger experience, LGB provides leisure travelers with the perfect gateway to Southern California's attractions while providing valuable time savings to business travelers. In a recent ranking by The Washington Post, LGB was recognized as the second-best airport in the United States, based on factors such as accessibility, ease of navigation, architectural appeal, amenities, and unique features. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is classified as a small hub airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems and serves approximately four million passengers annually. Owned and operated by the City of Long Beach, LGB was established in 1923 and is one of the oldest municipal airports in the United States. Known as the Coolest Airport in America, LGB is a friendly alternative to other Southern California airports, offering preferred flight schedules, great airlines and destinations and overall accessibility. The Airport is committed to delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience in an intelligent. ecofriendly, safe, andefficient manner while being respectful of our employees and the community that we serve. We also strive to be a majordriver in the economic vitality of Long Beach. Through Organizational Excellence, we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented staff in an organization structured for success. Long Beach Airport has a rich history of contributions to our nation's leadership in aviation. Earl Daugherty opened one of the nation's first flight schools in Long Beach in 1919. Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart flew from Long Beach. Once home to McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), many commercial aircraft including the DC-8, DC-9/MD-80, DC-10/MD-11, and military aircraft such as the C-17 were manufactured in Long Beach. Approximately 180 businesses reside on Airport property and are responsible for roughly 18,000 jobs. Some of these include AAA. Aero Business Center, Atlantic Aviation, Long Beach Marriott Hotel, DeVry Institute of Technology, DHL, Epson America, SCAN Health Plan, Signature @ Aeroplex, Skylinks Golf Course, and United Parcel Service. Companies located near or at the Airport, such as JetZero and Ampaire are revolutionizing the aerospace industry and leading the way forward with sustainable aircraft designs. The future of space travel is being shaped by local companies including Relativity Space, Rocket Labs, VAST and others. Along with our partners, LGB is a key contributor to the economic vitality of the region. The Airport recently completed Phase II of the Terminal Area Improvements Project along with significant roadway improvements. Major elements of Phase II included a new Ticketing Facility, Baggage Claim Facility, and renovations to the Historic Terminal. In April 2026, the Airport broke ground on a Passenger Concourse Enhancement project, which will refresh these existing facilities, in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. The Airport Department is governed #J-18808-Ljbffr