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Summary The Airport Manager is a part-time, exempt employee responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, infrastructure, facilities, and personnel of the Airport. Responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient airport operations; managing aviation fueling services; administering airport leases, agreements, and regulatory compliance; overseeing the maintenance of airport facilities and infrastructure; promoting the Airport through marketing and customer service initiatives; and ensuring the Airport operates in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position works under the general direction of the Public Works Director.

Compensation: $71,906.80 annually (28 hours/week) Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily

Other duties may be required and assigned. Oversee the overall management of day-to-day airport operations. Monitor airport operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable federal, state, Village, and industry regulations and standards.

Administer and enforce Airport Rules & Regulations and Minimum Standards, recommending revisions as needed. Develop, implement, and maintain airport operating procedures. Manage Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) through Federal Aviation Administration channels.

Maintain airport records including tenant payments and aviation activity. Oversee management of Airport property and facility leasing, ensuring compliance with lease agreements and accountability for all airport-generating revenues. Assist in the development and administration of the department's annual operating and capital budgets.

Monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure fiscal responsibility. Forecast staffing, operational, and revenue needs; recommend equipment purchases; and research, apply for, and administer applicable grants. Plan, coordinate, and oversee public events held at the airport.

Collaborate with internal departments, community partners, vendors, and event participants to ensure successful event execution while maintaining the safety of visitors, participants, and airport operations. Direct the airport's initial emergency response activities by coordinating available resources, supporting the Incident Commander, protecting personnel and property, and ensuring the effective implementation of airport emergency procedures. Evaluate emergency response plans and recommend revisions to improve preparedness and operational effectiveness.

Oversee the Village's health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance programs by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential hazards and security risks affecting employees, contractors, visitors, and Village property. Maintain airport communication materials and assist with routine public information efforts, including website content, social media updates, Airport News, and other informational resources. Monitor publicly available airport information and recommend corrections or updates as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Public Administration, or a related field Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible airport or aviation management experience including supervisory responsibility.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Accreditation as an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or Certified Member (C.M.) through the American Association of Airport Executives is preferred. Valid Class "D" Driver's License, required Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Experience using database software, internet-based applications, and other technology necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Physical and Work Environment Physical and Work Environment The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to counsel and mediate, and/or provide first line supervision. Ability to persuade, convince, and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.

Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as financial reports, payroll records, personnel documents, construction plans, technical operating manuals, procedures, guidelines, and non-routine correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, vendors, engineers, elected officials, co-workers, the general public, other Village staff, and immediate supervisor. Mathematical Ability Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.

Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data. Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values and spatial relationships.

Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to apply functional reasoning in synthesizing information and functions, and ability to influence others in activities such as leading, controlling, managing, supervising, and teaching. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable.

Physical Requirements Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring complex and rapid adjustments, such as vehicles and general office equipment. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as data entry. Ability to exert moderately demanding work, typically involves some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, and carrying.

Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work under uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, and/or dust can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury. Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use, irate individuals, and intimidation may cause discomfort and poses little risk of injury.