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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Manager, Aviation


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 11052 Salary Grade: XO1
Approved: January 11, 2007 Last Revised: June 06, 2019


Purpose:
 

Under general direction and working independently, organize, develop, and manage core programs, projects and activities within an Aviation division.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Prepares annual budget and monitors labor, material and capital expenditures; writes specifications and prepares requisitions; reviews bids and prepares recommendations.
  2. Consults with contractors, engineers, airport tenants and lessees on proposed construction, repairs and new installations at facilities.
  3. Makes recommendations for modifications to existing facilities and equipment schedules.
  4. Implements regular and preventive maintenance recommendations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
  5. Processes work orders and determines material and labor requirements for jobs; coordinates grounds maintenance activities with other maintenance shops, airport tenants and other airport operations.
  6. Supervises, assigns, coordinates and directs all phases of maintenance through a small staff of foremen, tradesmen, equipment operators and laborers engaged in maintenance activities throughout Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
  7. Meets with equipment and product manufacturers to maintain current information on technical advances.
  8. Answers questions from the public, contracts and internal customers.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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 large-scale and long-range facility improvement planning for aviation facilities.
  • Knowledge of the design characteristics of specialized aviation structures and facilities.
  • Knowledge of contracts, forms and reports required in the management of airport facility improvement projects.
  • Knowledge of landside, terminal and airside operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to direct and coordinate the design, development and construction of airport facilities improvement projects.
  • Ability to apply advanced professional engineering knowledge to the review and coordination of airport facilities improvement programs.
  • Ability to direct and review the work of engineering and architectural consultants.
  • Ability to prepare requisitions and specifications for various types of building materials and motor equipment and to devise modifications to equipment to meet specific work problems.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Science, Planning Management, or related field, plus 5 years experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience.
  • Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None


This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.