Deputy Director, Airport Operations and Maintenance

Sacramento County is currently accepting applications for Deputy Director, Airport Operations and Maintenance at the Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA). The SCDA consists of Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Mather Airport (MHR), Executive Airport (SAC), and Franklin Field (F72).

The SCDA is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining the County's four airports. Operated as an Enterprise Fund, the Department is financially self-supporting, with expenses paid by revenue generated from businesses and individuals who use the airports. No local tax dollars flow to SCDA. SCDA's operating budget for the fiscal year through June 30, 2025 (FY 2025) is $318.5 million, including $60.2 million in debt service. The FY 2025 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) totals $1.7 billion.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Please review the job brochure at saccountyjobs.net for additional information.

• Develops and manages the division's budget.
• Researches, recommends, and implements a variety of maintenance practices, policies, procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Forecasts needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies, and implements necessary adjustments.
• Crafts and enforces policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Addresses sensitive customer inquiries and complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; And

Five (5) years of full-time paid management experience involving airport ground operations including such activities as emergency services, security, and maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities supporting ground operations.

Note: Additional experience (at the supervisory level) 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).

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following, in addition to other abilities. Please review the job brochure at saccountyjobs.net for a detailed list.

The ideal candidate will be adept at anticipating the needs of the traveling public, tenants and colleagues in other airport divisions to ensure equipment, facilities and service providers always perform optimally at the County’s four airports. They will have an enterprise-wide perspective bolstered by strong communication skills, the ability to work seamlessly with other stakeholders, and the skills to lead the newly formed Maintenance Division. Specifically, the ideal candidate will possess the following capabilities

• Strategic approach to airport maintenance
• Division Leadership
• Multi-disciplinary expertise
• Operational readiness and airport transition (ORAT)
• People Skills
• Enterprise-wide leader

Benefits

Sacramento County offers excellent benefits and compensation programs.

• Retirement – The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County’s Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement.
• Deferred Compensation – A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County will match contributions to the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan up to 3% of the monthly gross salary into a 401 (a) plan so long as the employee contributions to the 457(b) are at least 1% of gross salary for the pay period or at least 1% of the compensation earned year-to-date.
• Medical Insurance – Choice of HMO and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to include Kaiser, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee and $2,000 for all eligible dependents. Employees have the option to purchase up to $1,000,000 in additional life insurance coverage.
• Holidays – 14.5 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation – Two to five weeks (based on length of service) of paid vacation.
• Sick Leave – 15 days per year.
• Management Leave – Up to 80 hours of management leave annually with the option to cash in unused hours accrued in the same year when certain criteria are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may set aside funds on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical expenses.
• Other Benefits – The County contributes into a Retiree Health Savings Plan. After 10 years of County service, employees are eligible for 2.5% longevity pay.

Salary

The County of Sacramento offers an excellent compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $180,090.00 - $198,547.92 annually plus an additional 3.35% management incentive for a combined total of $186,123.02 -$205,199.28

Apply – Next Application Filing Cutoff is 3/4/2025 and 3/25/2025

To be considered for this incredible opportunity, applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application and supplemental questionnaire via the County’s saccountyjobs.net website.

For any questions please contact: DPS-Recruitment@saccounty.gov

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 dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.