CAMPBELL COUNTY
GILLETTE, WYOMING
Airport Executive Director
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and/or department.
DEFINITION
To plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Campbell County Airport; administer the budget, staff, and physical facilities of the Airport; and provide
highly responsible and complex guidance and direction to the Campbell County Airport Board.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Exercise direct supervision over Managers, Supervisors, and/or other subordinate staff.
Receive administrative direction from Campbell County Airport Board.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assume full management and leadership responsibility for all Airport services, staff, facilities, and activities.
- Manage the development and implementation of Airport goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; establish appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources
accordingly.
- Work with the Airport Board to develop and maintain short and long range planning; recommend policies to the Board and assist in their formulation; ensure the
philosophical objectives of the Board are integrated into County policies and goals; serve as staff representative to Board. Prepare agenda and discussion items for scheduled Board meetings.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal
reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
- Work cooperatively with Airport staff, Board, Commissioners and other agency administrators to effectively achieve goals;
maintain a cooperative working relationship with other agency staff in a similar field of service; maintain a working relationship with other professional and service groups in the community.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination
procedures. Assign tasks, projects and monitor assigned personnel.
- Manage and participate in the development and administration of the annual capital, operating, and other assigned budgets; anticipate and request additional funds needed for
staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; regularly review request for services, past spending and monthly reports; direct, monitor and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as
necessary.
- Coordinate Department activities with those of other divisions, departments, outside agencies and organizations; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary
correspondence.
- Develop and schedule equipment purchase and replacement.
- Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of airport management.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
- Represent the Airport to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Airport programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and
resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
- Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Prepare and update policy and procedure manuals.
- Lobby and represent airport issues to State and Federal legislators.
- Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
- Direct, attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as
assigned.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive airport program.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of airport programs, policies and operational needs.
- Modern and complex principles and practices of airport program development and administration.
- Methods, materials, equipment, procedures, and practices utilized in airport maintenance and repair.
- Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding airports.
- Advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of assigned department.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
- Principles of contract administration.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Airport Certification Manual; Airport Security Program; Airport Minimum Standards; Airport Rules and Regulations; FAA advisory circulars; Airport self-inspection program;
navigational aids; weather reports; county disaster plans and policies; military training routes; separation minimums; Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts: 91, 97, 121, & 139); FAA handbook 7110.65; National
Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 830; Notices to Airmen (NOTAM's); aircraft operations and communications; runway conditions reports.
- Facility management and operation.
- Principles and practices of working safely.
Skill to:
- Operate modern office equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the staff.
- Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient airport services.
- Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Identify and respond to community, board, and County commissioners' issues, concerns and needs.
- Prepare and administer complex budgets; allocate resources in a cost effective manner.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
- Oversee and prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Ensure the maximum utilization of staff, equipment and supplies.
- Interpret and explain Agency and County policies and procedures.
- Oversee the preparation and administration of contracts.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Deal effectively with difficult people.
- Make effective presentations to large groups and organizations.
- Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and
training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
- Seven to eight years experience at a Part 139 airport with progressively responsible management and supervisory duties which demonstrates administrative ability and
leadership qualities. Experience should include management of a similar facility and programs.
Education/Training:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Aviation Management, Public Administration or a related field. Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E) Certification
within three years employment.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must be current or obtained within a specified time frame as defined upon employment.
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting.
- Basic Emergency Care Course.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Essential duties require the following:
Working Environment:
- No undesirable working conditions or exposure.
Physical Activities:
- Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting upper body and
lifting an average of 25 lbs.; operate motorized vehicles.