Airport Community Outreach Manager

Salary: $68,924.03 - $106,977.92 Annually
Location : Venice, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2383
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 05/18/2026


Description
Starting salary to commence at $68,928 - $87,950 except in extenuating circumstances.

General Statement of Job

Responsible for building trust-based collaborative relationships with the community to mitigate aviation noise complaints and promote flying behavior which least impacts the local community. Assists in the daily operations of the airport and responsible for extensive public relations and communications with community, pilots, federal, state, and other local governmental agencies, other departments, consultants, businesses, tenants, facilities users, and stakeholders. Monitors flight activity; studies, analyzes, evaluates data and information; and develops recommendations for continual improvement of noise control, and airport administration and operations.


City Expectations:

Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

Duties & Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Meets and confers with community groups and individual citizens, pilots, airport personnel, FAA officials, and other governmental organizations in order to educate the public of aircraft activities and investigate, analyze, and mitigate noise concerns and reduce complaints; prepares written communication on program-wide changes.
2. Promotes responsible flying and the "Fly Friendly" program. Gathers, responds to, and follows up with input regarding noise concerns and/or reports flight violations to the FAA.
3. Assists in fostering relationships with all stakeholders, including but not limited to citizens, tenants, and airport users; local, state, and federal officials; and other City employees.
4. Makes presentations to community groups regarding noise-related issues and concerns; provides detailed briefings to citizens and pilots regarding noise events and the voluntary "Fly Friendly" program.
5. Provides community tours and escorts of the airport's operating areas.
6. Monitors, maintains, and updates the airport's website, social media, newsletter, and other media platforms for community outreach.
7. May be required to transport, set up and monitor noise monitoring microphone equipment at various outdoor sites.
8. Conducts appropriate cost/benefit analyses regarding alternative approaches to noise abatement issues.
9. Serves as a liaison to municipal, state, and federal agencies, other airports, mobile home park, and outside consulting firms engaged by the City as needed.
10. Prepares a variety of written correspondence including special studies, memoranda, reports, and systems analysis.
11. Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.
12. Fills role as airport senior leader when assigned by the Airport Director.

Responsibilities :


Responsible for the accuracy of all functions and programs; the effectiveness of administrative interpretations and decisions; and maintaining good public relations for the department. Responsible in work to the Airport Director.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Training

Possess a valid Florida Driver's license or have the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, that is free of any serious violations.

Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business or public administration, emergency management or related field and three (3) years of experience in airport operations, public relations or emergency management response or;.
Associate's degree in aviation management, business or public administration, emergency management or related field and five (5) years of experience in airport operations, public relations or emergency management response or;.
High school graduate or equivalent and seven (7) years of experience in airport operations, business or public administration, emergency management or related field.
Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Skill Requirements :


Ability to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Capable of interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively; make oral and written presentations; and complete all forms and reports legibly and accurately. Must be able to deal with stressful situations and deadlines; and deal with difficult people with courtesy and self-control while being flexible/adaptable to changing priorities and assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, agency representatives and the general public.


Requires a working knowledge of the current version of the Microsoft Office Professional software suite including proficiency with Word and Excel. Must have a basic understanding of the current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Familiarity with CentralSquare Software applications based on an iSeries system is preferred. Working knowledge of current versions of Internet browsers and Microsoft Outlook is also highly recommended. Ability to learn specific computer applications used in the Department.

Physical Requirements :


Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry or minimal physical exertion. Requires finger and wrist dexterity and hand/eye coordination to perform keyboard functions. Ability to see; hear well, with or without aids; and speak clearly and distinctly. Capable of working under the pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions :

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to various meeting sites.

Other :


It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.

Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver's license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.

The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans' preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.
The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
The City of Venice offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including voluntary enrollment in:

• Health Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
• Dental Insurance (Employee, Employee +1 or Family)
• Vision Insurance (Employee or Family)
• FRS - Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457b
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)

AND the following City paid benefits:

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic Life Insurance (1x employee's annual salary)
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation (8 hours/month, increases with tenure)
• Sick Leave (8 hours/month)

01


What is your highest level of completed education?

• Did Not Graduate Highschool
• Highschool Graduate or Equalivent
• Some College, No Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

02


If you possess a degree, what is your Major/Degree subject? Enter "N/A" if you do not have a college degree.
03


Do you possess a valid driver's license free of any serious violations?

• Yes
• No

04


What is your Driver's License number?
05


Which prior work experience have you held for more than 3 years? (Experience must be documented in your work history/resume)

• Airport Operations
• Emergency Managment Response
• Public Relations/Administration
• All of the Above
• None of the Above

06


How many years of professional work experience do you have in Airport Operations, Public Administration or Emergency Managment Response? (Experience must be documented in your work history/resume).

• No prior experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years less than 5 years
• More than 5 years less than 7 years
• More than 7 years

07


Do you have past working experience with the "Fly Friendly" program and/or the Noise Compatibility Program? (Prior work experience is not required.)

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have any Licenses/Certificates that would be relevant to this Airport position? If "yes" please provide. If "no" please enter N/A.
09


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question