Airport Director - Emergency Management

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Salary range:$107,271-$146,800

Posting expires:
November 2, 2026

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Emergency Management, the Airport Director of Emergency management directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and operations of the airport emergency management program. The Airport Director of Emergency Management has broad responsibility for the overall emergency management program to include, staffing, budgeting and that support operations of the municipal airport,and the creation and attainment of departmental goals and performance objectives.

This is a high level of strategic and operations management position. The position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policy and procedure subject to department executive approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this levelmust be documented.

This position works independently and attends regular meetings with senior management. Routinely collaborates with managers and other directors to accomplish common goals. Direction received is very genera land focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives.

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.

Plans, organizes and directs the operation of the Airport Operations Center and the Emergency Operations Center of the Airport Department through subordinate managers and supervisors; reviews recommendations and actions of subordinates; and resolves issues within various group and stakeholders.

Establishes departmental goals and evaluates the effectiveness of work processes, systems, and procedures.

Works with community representatives, City management, and staff to establish departmental goals, objectives and service needs; initiates meetings and focus groups to identify work plans and priorities, and potential solutions to issues.

Ensures efficient operations of all units in the Emergency Management bureau to meet performance metrics and quality services.

Ensures establishment and maintenance of an emergency management training calendar that delivers quality training to internal DOA staff and airport stakeholders on emergency management processes.

Directs and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; prepares reports and recommendations concerning budgetary and staff requirements of proposed policies and projects, including operating expenditures, capital outlays, construction programs; and conformance with planned costs.

Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive,understanding, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful, and to actively participate in maintaining a positivecustomer service environment.

Proactively ensures the airport is in compliance with the U.S. Federal regulations; interprets applicable laws,regulations, and policies to ensure compliance.

Identifies and spearheads the development of technologies, procedures and regulations to improve safety,efficiency, and customer service and safety,

Reviews, analyzes, and make recommendations concerning airport incidents and reporting processes.

Promotes Safety through Airport Emergency Planning, Airport Safety, Customer Service, and Construction plans reviews.

Decisions are made in response to various requests from airport tenants (airlines, concession vendors, FAA,etc.,) that may have an impact on airport operations. Construction and maintenance projects are also reviewed and decisions must be made to ensure safety, efficiency, and customer service is not adversely impacted,

Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations

Collaborates with other entities to provide direction in shaping policies used throughout the U.S. and other countries. Provides guidance and mentoring to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity.

Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies.