Manager - Airside Operations (Aviation - Civil Service

Position: Manager - Airside Operations (Aviation - Civil Service)
## Manager
- Airside Operations (Aviation
- Civil Service)
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August 3, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
26-28353
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** Job Summary
**** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Aviation Department Manager oversees, directs, and manages the Airside Operations division at the airport. Ensures airport is safe for users and monitors compliance with FAA regulations.
** Essential Functions
**** 1
* * Manages, oversees, and monitors Airside operational activities and related staff performing services throughout the Airport; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels.
** 2
* * Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities, participates in hiring and personnel activities, and monitors payroll and other timecard related issues.
** 3
* * Review and updates Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Appendices which include the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP).
** 4
* * Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, and operation of special projects, operational directives, security projects, or access control projects.
** 5
* * Performs daily inspection of operational efficiencies; meets with managers, supervisors, openers, closers, and other concession staff regarding any issues or information needed.
** 6
* * Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally; addresses security, clearance, and related requests to ensure the timely and efficient handling of maintenance or repair concerns.
** 7
* * Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate; attends briefings and meetings to remain up to date on codes, regulations, and laws pertaining to facility operations and infrastructure.
** 8
* * Hosts and conducts weekly construction coordination meeting with FAA Air Traffic Control Tower rep, Airfield Maintenance division, Airfield Electrical division, various Department of Aviation division reps, and contractors/consultants; coordinates, deconflicts, and gives final approval for airfield closures.
** 9
* * Assists and supports FAA Safety Certification Inspector annually to ensure compliance with all regulations; provides necessary documents and metrics for inspection.
** 10
* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
**** 1
* * Knowledge of human relations and supervision.
** 2
* * Ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate clerical/administrative, trade/technical, or professional employees.
** 3
* * Extensive knowledge of TSA and FAA regulations.
** 4
* * Ability to manage unit/program activities. Ability to establish and obtain operating goals and objectives for unit.
** 5
* * Project management skills.
** 6
* * Ability to negotiate and develop contractual agreements.
** 7
* * Comprehensive knowledge, experience and application of airport rules and regulations pertaining to airport operations, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
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