Class Code: 08095
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF
AVIATION - AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT
NATURE OF WORK
This
is highly responsible leadership, supervisory and administrative work,
directing the implementation of the Airports’ programs for planning, capital
improvements, repair and replacement of existing airport infrastructure and
major capital expansion projects.
Work
involves the oversight and direction of the implementation of the Airport’s
programs for planning, capital improvements, repair and replacement projects
and major capital expansion projects. Position incumbent ensures proper coordination,
performance against budget, and compliance with policies and appropriate
priorities of the Airport system, the Board of County Commissioners, the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). Assignments are
received in the form of broad policy statements. Work is performed independently with general
supervision by the Director of Aviation.
Performance is reviewed periodically through conferences and written
reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Assists
the Airport Director in administering the County’s Aviation programs for
planning, capital improvements and capital expansion projects; directs, through
subordinates, the planning, scheduling and coordination of departmental
activities; develops policies, procedures and priorities to meet established
goals.
Provides
leadership and oversees development, implementation and periodic updating of
strategic, fiscal and capital improvement plans consistent with federal, state,
and local regulatory requirements.
Responsible
for the oversight and assistance in reviewing architectural, environmental,
construction and engineering plans for airport expansion, capital improvements
and development projects.
Represents
the Aviation Department’s interests before local, state and federal
agencies.
Represents
the County before community groups, service organizations and civic committees
to promote the development and use of airport facilities.
Attends
conferences and public and professional meetings.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES
Thorough
knowledge of airport operations requirements, FAA, and FDOT Rules and
Regulations.
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of airport planning, project design
and construction management, including contract methods and controls.
Thorough
knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements pertaining to
permitting, security, safety, aircraft operations, and emergency procedures.
Thorough
knowledge of the funding and procurement processes in a Florida county
environment as related to budgeting, cost accounting, financial planning and
management.
Knowledge
of environmental issues and compatible land-use related to an airport.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of organization,
management, and administration.
Ability
to manage complex projects.
Ability
to identify and evaluate details and make recommendations as appropriate.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County’s Ethics and Conflict of
Interest policies.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status,
disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING
Graduation
from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work
in architecture, engineering, planning or related field; six (6) years
experience in managing large, complex, design/construction projects which may
include responsibility in the areas of engineering, planning, construction, and
project management for a medium or large hub airport; or any equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience.
License
as a Professional Engineer is desirable, with ability to obtain a license in
Florida, is strongly preferred.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: Yes
Work Locations: Aviation
Class Spec Estab./Revised: E 3/1995 R 3/2008