Airport Deputy Chief Officer - Development

City of Austin

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Deputy Chief Officer of Development provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s large-scale capital development and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Reporting to the Airport Chief Development Officer, the role leads complex airport development programs, establishes capital investment priorities, and oversees the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects while maintaining fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and alignment with the airport’s long-term strategic objectives. Under nominal direction of an Airport Chief Officer, the position develops, plans, and coordinates work across multiple airport functional areas. It supports the Airport Chief Officer in managing programs and initiatives, develops short- and long-range strategies and policies, ensures regulatory compliance, and helps prepare and monitor the department budget. The Deputy Chief Officer represents the department to City and external stakeholders, coordinates activities across departments and agencies, resolves sensitive issues, monitors industry trends, and assumes the Airport Chief Officer’s duties in their absence. The position has full-range supervisory responsibilities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendations for dismissal. The position is based on-site at the AUS Administrative Building in Austin, Texas. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with hours potentially varying according to business needs. Salary is commensurate with experience and the approved salary range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in Business, Public Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
Six years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting the airport.
Knowledge of strategic business planning, organizational change strategies, and performance measurement.
Skill in fiscal planning and developing and preparing budgets.
Skill in managing and allocating financial and human resources to execute operational and business plans.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees, City Council, media, and the public.
Skill in leading and managing a diverse workforce, including department employees and contractors in an airport environment.
Ability to design scalable and efficient short- and long-term strategies and programs for a large, complex organization.
Ability to coordinate among multiple City departments and internal business units to meet goals and objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, develop and deliver public presentations, and act as the corporate spokesperson during incidents involving operations.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience developing and executing complex, multi-million-dollar airport capital projects.
Strong knowledge of capital planning, regulatory compliance, FAA grants, and financial stewardship.
Extensive experience managing the design and construction of large-scale airport projects.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build strategic partnerships, and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
Strong ability to represent an organization with governing bodies, regulatory agencies, business partners, and community stakeholders.
A master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Support the Airport Chief Officer in leading and managing programs, functions, and initiatives to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop and implement short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, and industry regulations.
Assist in preparing, presenting, and monitoring the department budget and ensure divisions operate within their appropriated budgets.
Develop, revise, and implement standard operating practices, policies, and procedures governing programs and department activities.
Represent the department to boards and commissions, City departments, City Council, outside agencies, and the community.
Coordinate departmental activities and programs with other City departments, agencies, and service providers.
Respond to and resolve sensitive inquiries, complaints, and issues from internal and external sources.
Determine goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within assigned divisions.
Monitor industry trends and implement best practices.
Assume the Airport Chief Officer’s duties and responsibilities in their absence.
Lead complex airport development programs and establish capital investment priorities.
Oversee the successful design and delivery of major infrastructure projects while maintaining fiscal accountability, regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Perform supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Lead multidisciplinary teams, build strategic partnerships, and represent the organization with governing bodies, regulatory agencies, business partners, and community stakeholders.