| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, this position serves as primary airport liaison for City Council; Local, State, and Federal government agencies; and community and stakeholder outreach. This position manages the communication and workflow between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and City Hall with regards to government initiatives. This position is responsible for supervising staff; managing programs; implementing management directives and City Council initiatives; and integrating community involvement. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Promotes AUS mission, policy, and initiatives before governmental agencies, organizations, and the community.
- Represents AUS interests and positions before governmental officials, boards, commissions, and community organizations.
- Serves as primary liaison and provides technical assistance to City Council.
- Participates in workshops, public hearings, stakeholder processes, and team meetings as an AUS representative.
- Provides leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relation activities and stakeholder outreach.
- Researches and drafts documents for presentation and publication.
- Prepares status reports on City Council and other legislative, regulatory, or assigned projects; and provides regular briefings to executive management.
- Represents AUS before various formal and informal groups requesting information, including City Councils and officials of cities served by AUS and other governmental bodies, on AUS programs, policies, or processes.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of governmental (Federal, State, and Local) relationships and processes.
- Knowledge of airport industry trends.
- Skill in analyzing relevant information and developing sound theses.
- Skill in negotiating acceptable conclusions in competitive environments.
- Skill in coordinating complex projects in a changing industry.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in using computers and related tasks.
- Ability to problem solve and conduct policy and issues analysis.
- Ability to research; gather and analyze data; and assess, summarize, and present findings.
- Ability to work on various products for data collection, analysis, and presentation.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups of varied interests and backgrounds.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Education, Law, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of experience in a field related to working with elected officials, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-lead or non-supervisory experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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