City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Airport Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Under nominal direction of the Airport Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position is responsible for assisting the Airport CEO in all facets of maintaining and operating Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

1. Consults with the Airport CEO and department Chief Officers, develops and implements policy and procedural directives.
2. Leads and manages programs, functions, and initiatives to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
3. Analyzes business needs; develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities.
4. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with, and represents the department to, external stakeholders such as airline executives; concessionaires; transportation operators; business leaders; and Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies.
5. Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the department budget and ensures divisions operate within appropriate budget.
6. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures governing the programs and department activities.
7. Represents the department’s interests at the State and national levels on policy, airport, and environmental issues to governmental and regulatory agencies, boards, City Council, commissions, and the community.
8. Coordinates departmental activities and programs with other City departments, agencies, and service providers.
9. Monitors industry trends and implements best practices.
10. Assumes Airport CEO duties and responsibilities in their absence.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, County, and municipal rules and regulations applicable to the operation of a Part 139 commercial service airport including knowledge of TSA Part 1542.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, and performance measurement to achieve business excellence.
• Knowledge of modern management principles and practices and the design and development of airport facilities.
• Skill in fiscal planning and developing and preparing budgets.
• Skill in managing and allocating financial and human resources to execute operational and business plans.
• Skill in leading and managing a diverse workforce including department employees and contractors in an airport environment.
• Ability to design short- and long-term strategies/programs that are scalable and efficient in a large and complex organization.
• Ability to develop strategic direction and program implementation collaboratively with various stakeholder/community groups.
• Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple City departments and internal business units to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to make decisions and develop innovative approaches to deal with frequent changes, unexpected events, conflicts, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, develop and deliver public presentations, and act as the corporate spokesperson when incidents involving operations occur.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or a related field, plus ten (10) years of related experience, including six (6) years of experience which were in a managerial or executive capacity.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required non-managerial or executive experience.

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