Director Of Airport Operations 9304

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY


$168,919 to $246,947

NOTE :

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS!

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the City of Los Angeles offers:

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package

• Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)

• Telecommuting options available

• Paid leave for jury or other civil duties

• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

• Life Insurance

• Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays

• 13 paid holidays per year

• 40 hours of paid personal leave per year

• Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Day Care Program

• Paid Specialized Training Opportunities

• Rideshare/Transit Subsidies

• Outstanding Training Programs

• Free Work Parking with EV Charging

• Free Vacation Parking

• Career Planning and Counseling

• Exam/Interview Prep and Coaching

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Job and Education Fairs

A Director of Airport Operations plans, coordinates and directs through subordinate managers, the Los Angeles World Airports aviation operations. This includes airside, terminals and landside operations, including the allocation/use of airport facilities and safety; coordinates law enforcement, construction and maintenance activities with other Airport divisions; participates in planning and coordinating modifications to airport facilities to accommodate airport tenants and passengers; and applies sound supervisory fundamentals and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Four years of full-time paid experience as an Airport Manager with the City of Los Angeles, responsible for a major function of airport operations; or
For qualifying experience gained outside the City of Los Angeles, a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Airport Administration or related subject and five years of full-time paid experience managing through subordinate supervisors, the landside, airside, terminal operations, maintenance activities, or equivalent airline operations at a large commercial service airport.


PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf .
Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #2 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.


WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE :

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 .

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:

Training and Experience Questionnaire: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, and personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following: Judgment and Decision Making; Innovation; Supervision; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Project Management; Community Relations; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: Federal, State, City, and local laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to the operation of an airport, including those required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP); airline operational procedures including those related to terminal operations, landside operations, facilities management, and airfield operations; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Director of Airport Operations.

The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps on how to complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire. Candidates that do not complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire as required will not be considered further in this examination. It is anticipated that the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered during the period of SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 to SEPTEMBER 23, 2024.

Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the minimum requirements, and in accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2 as stated above, will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.

NOTES :
This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Appointment to this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate’s City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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