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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAirport ManagerUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Airport Manager Department: Airport Division: Airport Supervisor: Airport Commission Chair FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 27 Job Number: 2729 Job Summary Plans, directs, and coordinates the short and long range vision of aviation and non-aviation development as set forth by the Iowa City Airport Commission. Compiles and manages the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets; applies for and monitors airport grants and coordinates project work with consultants, tenants, and City departments. This is a full-time exempt position requiring periodic evening and weekend duties. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Advises and confers with Airport Commission concerning operating conditions and needs. • Serves as staff contact for Airport Commission, Airport Zoning Commission and Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment. • Creates agendas and meeting information packets for assigned Boards and Commissions. • Advises and recommends policy and/or operational matters to the Airport Commission, including public relations activities associated with the Airport. • Attends professional meetings, seminars, and workshops to stay abreast of new trends, legislation and innovation related to the industry. • Represents Airport at City department head, budget, City Council, and other meetings as necessary. • Prepares and presents capital and operating budget to Commission, City Manager and City Council. • Oversees and coordinates all Airport activities including customer service and hangar facility leases/rentals. • Develops relationships and serves as liaison between the Airport Commission, other City departments, representatives of county, state and federal agencies, private aircraft operators and the Fixed Base Operator. • Negotiates, administers, and facilitates leases, contracts, and agreements with users of the facilities. • Ensures safe and efficient operation of the Airport in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Provides oversight of all applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airport policies and procedures. • Researches and applies for local, state, and federal funding; monitors the reimbursements and related reports. • Directs and monitors consultants regarding project scope, schedule, budget, development of design and construction documents, bid evaluation, construction contract preparation and technical support during construction. • Prepares and submits bills for payment, monitors budget items, assists with budget planning and recommendations for Airport. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs all other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree and/or experience in Aviation and Airport Management or related field. • Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must be a Certified Member (CM) designee from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) or ability to achieve in 12 to 24 months. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with airbrakes endorsement. Valid pilots license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to read and understand technical manuals, financial reports, and legal documents, and other documentation as they relate to Airport projects and finances. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to use good judgement, independently makes decisions, organizes plans and prioritize work. • Knowledge at an advanced level of airport/aviation operations. • Knowledge of contract and financial management and budget administration. • Knowledge of State and Federal laws affecting local municipalities and airports including FAA and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations. • Skill in oral and written communication including the ability to make public presentations, prepare comprehensive reports and meeting minutes. • Skill in organizational and time management with the ability to manage projects and project teams that includes a variety of stakeholders. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook), digital communication, and social media applications. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regularly required to walk around airport facilities Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/approved by: Hellecktra Orazco, Airport Commission Chair (4/2024) and requirements agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________