Assistant Chief, Airports Division

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Chief, Airports Division assists the Chief, Aviation Division, Public Works with administration of the division and acts for the Chief during their absence. The role provides leadership and management for Aviation Division staff and oversees airport and heliport plans, capital projects, budgets and financing, grants, leasing and property management, safety, emergency response training, and noise abatement activities. The position also coordinates airport-related business with Federal, State, County, and City governments, the Aviation Commission, and other Public Works divisions.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in airport or aviation management, civil engineering, or business or public administration, and three years of experience in upper-level public airport management. One additional year of required experience is accepted for each year of college.
• Upper-level public airport management experience must be in a public-use commercial-service or general aviation airport, with significant responsibility in organizational leadership, airport operations, personnel management, financial and budgetary oversight, regulatory compliance, and coordination and communication with airport stakeholders.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief, Aviation Division, Public Works with various aspects of division administration.
• Oversee development and implementation of airport- and heliport-related plans.
• Provide leadership and management for Aviation Division staff.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, financing, and implementation of capital improvement and other projects at County airport facilities.
• Assist in preparing the division’s annual budget.
• Oversee requests for State and Federal aid and grant funding.
• Oversee airport leasing and property management activities.
• Oversee airport safety, fire suppression, and emergency response training.
• Assist in coordinating airport-related business with Federal, State, County, and City governments, the Aviation Commission, and other Public Works divisions.
• Assist in overseeing airport noise abatement programs and noise reporting requirements.
• Act for the Chief, Aviation Division, Public Works during the Chief’s absence.

Benefits

• The County offers a broad range of employee benefits; applicants are directed to the County benefits website for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior