City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Airport Chief Officer - Development

Reporting to the Airport Chief Executive Officer, this position operates with a high level of autonomy; directs, plans, and provides leadership for the development, planning, and engineering functions of the department; and directs the implementation of the department’s Capital Development Program (CDP) and Master Plan. 

1. Directs growth, planning, and budgeting of short- and long-term infrastructure investments at the airport.
2. Oversees planning, design, engineering, program and construction management, sustainability, and conservation; and manages internal resources and third-party service providers and contractors.
3. Leads the annual capital planning and delivery process and ensures it advances the highest priority projects while maximizing potential funding from all sources.
4. Confers with the Airport Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and other airport Chief Officers and Deputy Officers in implementing strategies to increase airport capacity as well as improve and expand existing airport facilities.
5. Develops and recommends various plans, policies, and programs designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Oversees the coordination of Capital Improvement Programs with airport business partners and other airport divisions to ensure that projects are designed and constructed with minimal disruption to airport operations.
7. Ensures effective coordination and communication with airport tenants, other City departments, neighborhood associations, the general public, media, consultants, public agencies, or private sector representatives.
8. Represents the department’s interests in policy, aviation, and technical issues with governmental/regulatory agencies, boards, councils, commissions, and oversight bodies.
9. Monitors industry trends and implements best practices.

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

• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the department.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of budget and long-range plan preparation, maintenance, and controls.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the physical assets of public facilities.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, and performance measurement to achieve business excellence.
• Skill in developing flexible and adaptable strategies to achieve organizational goals by understanding the organizational capabilities, airline market conditions, the regulatory environment, and technological advancements.
• Skill in managing and allocating financial and human resources to execute operational and business plans.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, City Council, the media, and the public.
• 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 develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the department and City of Austin.
• Ability to address customer evolving expectations.
• 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 change, unexpected events, conflict, and uncertain situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and develop and deliver public presentations.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Aviation Management, Finance, Engineering, or in a field related to the job, plus at least eight (8) years of senior-level experience at airports, airlines, or comparable organizations, 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 two (2) years of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.