Aviation - Division Manager-Field Maintenance

City of Austin

6d•$91,080 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight. Job Description: Purpose: Under general direction and working independently, organize, develop, and manage core programs, projects and activities within an Aviation division. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Prepares annual budget and monitors labor, material and capital expenditures; writes specifications and prepares requisitions; reviews bids and prepares recommendations. Consults with contractors, engineers, airport tenants and lessees on proposed construction, repairs and new installations at facilities. Makes recommendations for modifications to existing facilities and equipment schedules. Implements regular and preventive maintenance recommendations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Processes work orders and determines material and labor requirements for jobs; coordinates grounds maintenance activities with other maintenance shops, airport tenants and other airport operations. Supervises, assigns, coordinates and directs all phases of maintenance through a small staff of foremen, tradesmen, equipment operators and laborers engaged in maintenance activities throughout Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Meets with equipment and product manufacturers to maintain current information on technical advances. Answers questions from the public, contracts and internal customers. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of large-scale and long-range facility improvement planning for aviation facilities. Knowledge of the design characteristics of specialized aviation structures and facilities. Knowledge of contracts, forms and reports required in the management of airport facility improvement projects. Knowledge of landside, terminal and airside operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws. Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Skill in planning and organizing. Ability to direct and coordinate the design, development and construction of airport facilities improvement projects. Ability to apply advanced professional engineering knowledge to the review and coordination of airport facilities improvement programs. Ability to direct and review the work of engineering and architectural consultants. Ability to prepare requisitions and specifications for various types of building materials and motor equipment and to devise modifications to equipment to meet specific work problems. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Science, Planning Management, or related field, plus 5 years experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience. Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications Licenses and Certifications Required: None Preferred Qualifications: Strong leadership experience managing diverse teams responsible for airside or landside maintenance, airport operations, or airfield construction coordination, at a medium or large hub airport, along with knowledge of FAA Part 139 regulations. Proven ability to manage teams in a quickly changing environment including weather-related events, infrastructure failures, and airfield incidents. Strong background in asset management systems, work order tracking, and preventative maintenance planning for airport infrastructure and equipment. Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration with airport operations, planning and development, safety, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless maintenance execution Notes to Candidate: Prepares annual budget and monitors labor, material and capital expenditures; writes specifications and prepares requisitions; reviews bids and prepares recommendations. Consults with contractors, engineers, airport tenants and lessees on proposed construction, repairs and new installations at facilities. Makes recommendations for modifications to existing facilities and equipment schedules. Implements regular and preventive maintenance recommendations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Processes work orders and determines material and labor requirements for jobs; coordinates grounds maintenance activities with other maintenance shops, airport tenants and other airport operations. Supervises, assigns, coordinates and directs all phases of maintenance through a small staff of foremen, tradesmen, equipment operators and laborers engaged in maintenance activities throughout Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Meets with equipment and product manufacturers to maintain current information on technical advances. Answers questions from the public, contracts and internal customers.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Science, Planning Management, or related field
5 years experience, including two (2) years supervisory experience
Knowledge of large-scale and long-range facility improvement planning for aviation facilities
Knowledge of the design characteristics of specialized aviation structures and facilities
Knowledge of contracts, forms and reports required in the management of airport facility improvement projects
Knowledge of landside, terminal and airside operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
Skill in using computers and related software
Skill in data analysis and problem solving
Skill in planning and organizing
Ability to direct and coordinate the design, development and construction of airport facilities improvement projects
Ability to apply advanced professional engineering knowledge to the review and coordination of airport facilities improvement programs
Ability to direct and review the work of engineering and architectural consultants
Ability to prepare requisitions and specifications for various types of building materials and motor equipment and to devise modifications to equipment to meet specific work problems
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership experience managing diverse teams responsible for airside or landside maintenance, airport operations, or airfield construction coordination, at a medium or large hub airport, along with knowledge of FAA Part 139 regulations
Proven ability to manage teams in a quickly changing environment including weather-related events, infrastructure failures, and airfield incidents
Strong background in asset management systems, work order tracking, and preventative maintenance planning for airport infrastructure and equipment
Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration with airport operations, planning and development, safety, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless maintenance execution

Responsibilities

Prepares annual budget and monitors labor, material and capital expenditures
Writes specifications and prepares requisitions
Reviews bids and prepares recommendations
Consults with contractors, engineers, airport tenants and lessees on proposed construction, repairs and new installations at facilities
Makes recommendations for modifications to existing facilities and equipment schedules
Implements regular and preventive maintenance recommendations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Processes work orders and determines material and labor requirements for jobs
Coordinates grounds maintenance activities with other maintenance shops, airport tenants and other airport operations
Supervises, assigns, coordinates and directs all phases of maintenance through a small staff of foremen, tradesmen, equipment operators and laborers engaged in maintenance activities throughout Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Meets with equipment and product manufacturers to maintain current information on technical advances
Answers questions from the public, contracts and internal customers
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal