The JobThe
Department of Airports is recruiting for an
Airport Manager II to manage
Chino Airport and assists with desert airport locations. Chino Airport is the largest, most complex County Airport with multiple runways. The incumbent will develop and promote airport facilities, develop positive relationships with federal, state, local agencies and stakeholder tenants and will supervise airport employees. This position will coordinate with the Airport Control Tower operations to comply with Federal mandates; coordinate emergency responses with Federal agencies; ensure successful tenant operations and monitor vendor contract compliance. The Airport Manager II reports to the Assistant Director of Airports.
The successful candidate must possess the Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives or obtain the designation within six months of hire. For a detailed description of duties, refer to the Airport Manager II job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT San Bernardino County is the largest county in the continental United States at approximately 20,000 square miles. The County owns six (6) general aviation airports, which are located throughout the County and operated by the Department of Airports. The largest of these airports is the Chino Airport (CNO), which is located in the western area of the County and serves as a reliever airport to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and is home to a large number of World War II era aircraft. The Apple Valley Airport (APV) is located in the high desert and is home to a significant number of sport aircraft. Barstow/Daggett Airport (DAG) is ideally located to provide support to the Fort Irwin National Training Center and is home to a significant military helicopter support facility. The Baker Airport (o02) is located adjacent to Interstate 15 and is utilized by public safety agencies. The Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is located in close proximity to the Twentynine Palms Air Ground Combat Center, and the Needles Airport (EED) is located adjacent to the Colorado River and provides service to the eastern portion of the County. For more information, visit https://airports.sbcounty.gov/
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Certification: The successful candidate must possess the Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives or obtain the designation within six months of hire.
Travel: Employees must be willing to work at any of the airport locations including Apple Valley, Chino, Barstow/Daggett, Baker, Twentynine Palms and Needles. Employees in this classification are typically provided with a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Work Schedule: Employees are subject to 24-hour call back in the event of an emergency and must be able to respond to the airport within 45 minutes. The County maintains airports in Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Chino, Needles, and Twentynine Palms.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum RequirementsCandidates must meet the Education AND Experience requirement. EDUCATION: A completed Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field.
EXPEREINCE: Three (3) years working in a supervisory or management capacity performing duties which include experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: Project Management, Federal Aviation Administration, Grant/ACIP Program Management, Operational Services, Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements, Tenant/Property Management, Community Relations, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or Airport Operations.
Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess:
- Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives
- Experience in government budgeting, promoting airport initiatives, and airport construction procedures.
- Knowledge and Understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility principles as they relate to airports, staff, the County, and the local area.
- Accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAE) or other equally recognized institution.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport safety guidelines, including Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport security guidelines, including Transportation Security Administration Part 1542.
- Understanding of the unique operating environment of a general aviation airport.
Selection ProcessThere will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Management UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
