Salary : $129,796.44 - $183,406.20 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-01945
Department: Airport
Division: Airport Administration
Opening Date: 06/03/2024
Closing Date: 7/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description

Paine Field Airport is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as an Airport Deputy Director. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing supervisors and managers, extensive experience with aviation budgets, FAA Grant Assurances, and a senior-level background in airport management. Additionally, the successful candidate will be skilled in negotiating contracts, possess a deep understanding of the relationship between the FAA and airports, and demonstrate a history of overseeing large-scale projects. The Airport is seeking a candidate that has a solid political acumen in coordinating with elected officials. If you are a strategic leader with a comprehensive understanding of airport operations and a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply for this pivotal role.
Paine Field Airport Snohomish County offers outstanding benefits and competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference to the citizens we provide services to. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
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BASIC FUNCTION
Plan, coordinate, and manage the operation, maintenance and development of the Snohomish County Airport (Airport). Leads airport programs, initiatives and strategic planning activities. Directs Airport Division Heads in managing airport operations, security, fire, maintenance, finance, administrative programs, environmental, and/or development activities.
Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class:

1. Represent the Airport Director in the daily operations, business, and development of the Airport.
   
2. Represent the Airport Director with County Council, County Executive, Airport Commission, other departments, the media, and the public.
   
3. Represent the Airport during emergencies, meetings, workshops, and seminars with federal, state and local agencies.
   
4. Assist in promoting and developing Airport property.
   
5. Research federal, state, and local funding sources; develop grant applications and execute grant projects.
   
6. Manage programs, planning and projects, including financial planning, budgeting and execution. Analyzes operations to evaluate performance and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
   
7. Negotiate contracts, including union bargaining agreements, and major purchases of equipment, real estate, and services.
   
8. Recruit, hire, supervise, train, mentor and discipline subordinate employees.
   
9. Ensure the safety and security of staff, customers, equipment and facilities.
   
10. Perform with high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
    
11. Leads the development of airport initiatives, strategic plans (including Airport Master Plan) and policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or other field directly related to airport management; AND, six (6) years of experience in airport operations and administration including at least three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of training and /or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Previous airport business experience is preferred.
LICENSING/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington Driver's License is required for employment.
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)
• AAAE Certified Member (CM) preferred
• AAAE Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) preferred

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of public administration
• principles and practices of community and media relations
• principles and practices of budget and grant administration
• principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration
• principles and practices of program planning, organization and administration
• principles and practices of personnel management and supervision
• principles and practices of program and construction management
• Federal, State, and local regulations regarding airports, development, environmental requirements, safety, critical areas, personnel, purchasing and contracting
• General aviation, heavy jet operations, and commercial aircraft activity.

Ability to:

• create a team spirit
• plan, coordinate, manage, lead and motivate staff members and consultants
• evaluate programs, policies, and procedures; analyze operations and direct timely and effective action to maintain budgets, timelines and standards
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• speak convincingly in public and in small groups
• read, understand, and interpret civil engineering and architectural drawings, plans, bid specifications, permits, codes and contracts
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, associates, officials, consultants and the public
• develop and manage large construction projects
• prepare program plans and budgets
• serve in a critical leadership role during emergencies, as defined by the Airport Emergency Plan and Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan

SUPERVISION
The employee reports to the Airport Director. Direction is exercised over a staff of professional personnel. The work is performed with high degree of independence and is reviewed through meetings, review of technical reports and results achieved.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work is performed in an office environment with regular visits to other offices. Field work and construction site supervision and inspection will be required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required. Response to emergency events may be required anytime. Occasional multiple-day business trips to other cities/states will be required.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
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County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
01

Do you possess or can you obtain prior to appointment, a valid Washington State Driver License, unrestricted except as to vision?

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain one prior to appointment
• No. I am unable to obtain a Washington State Driver License.

02

What is your highest level of completed education in business or public administration, or other field directly related to airport management?

• Master's degree or greater
• Bachelor's degree
• Associates degree
• No related degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in airport operations and administration?

• Ten years of experience or more.
• Eight years of experience, but less than ten.
• Six years of experience, but less than eight.
• Four years of experience, but less than six.
• Less than four years of experience.
• No relevant experience

04

How many years of direct supervisory or managerial experience do you have?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one year of experience.
• One year of experience but less than three.
• Three years of experience or more.

05

Which of the following AAAE accreditations have you obtained?

• A.A.E.
• C.M.
• Neither

06

Your completed response(s) to the following questions must be submitted with your application in order to be given consideration for the next phase in the recruitment process. Please prepare responses which describe the specific situations, your role and actions taken, and the impact your actions had on the organization or the particular project outcome. The supplemental questionnaire will be scored by a panel of evaluators. They will only score your submitted answer to each specific question. Your resume that you have attached to this application will not be available to the evaluators for this initial screening. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. You are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in your answers. A complete response will include detailed experience and knowledge that supports your ability to perform the duties of this job description. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your work history and how it makes you qualified for this job.
08

Please describe your leadership style and experience in managing supervisors and/or managers.
09

Describe your experience and approach to managing aviation budgets. How do you balance cost control with operational requirements?
10

How do you handle challenging situations or conflicts within a team of aviation professionals?
11

Discuss your experience and approach in managing and negotiating contracts with airport tenants.
12

How do you stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in aviation? Can you provide an example of how you implemented innovative solutions in your previous roles?
13

Describe your knowledge of grant assurances and how you use your knowledge to provide direction for your team.
14

Detail your experience with airport capital programs and collaborating with the FAA for the execution of projects. What was your role, the focus, your successes, and the challenges?
Required Question