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**The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Manager, Terminals - Aviation Operations Division.This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.** **\*\*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS\*\*** **\*\*AIRPORT EXPERIENCE MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN YOUR PROFILE\*\*** [**Benefits of Broward County Employment**](https://www.broward.org/newhires/Pages/default.aspx) Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year **Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)** **Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions** **Paid Parental Leave** [**Health Benefits**](https://www.broward.org/benefits/Pages/Default.aspx) High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee **$10.90 / Family $80.79** Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee **$82.58 / Family $286.79** [**Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan**](https://www.myfrs.com/) 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year. The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Airport Manager in the Aviation Operations Division. The Airport Manager for Operations Administration should possess a thorough understanding of all administrative functions and personnel management as it pertains to airport management at a large hub commercial service international airport. The Airport Manager, Operations Administration is responsible for managing and coordinating all administrative functions within the Operations Division. Manages Divisional programs to include Airfield Ramp Access Decal Program, Airport Lost & Found, and Notice of Violation (NOV) Citation Program including Citation Hearing process. The Airport Manager, Operations Administration acts as the Division’s Authorized Signatory for Airport Security credentials and U.S Customs and Board Protection (CBP) access seals which includes coordinating airport security badging and CBP seal requests for all Division personnel and Division contract service providers. **Minimum Education and Experience Requirements** Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field. Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate including divisional programs to include Airfield Ramp Access Decal Program, Airport Lost & Found, and Notice of Violation (NOV) Citation Program including Citation Hearing process including one (1) year of supervisory experience. **Special Certifications and Licenses** - Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with a Customs Seal. **Preferences** - Master's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field. - Doctorate Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field - American Association of Airport Executives, Accredited Airport Executive (AAE), Certified Member (CM), or Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) in Operations, Communications or Security. - Airports Council International (ACI) Diploma in Airport Operations - Airports Council International Airport Professional (ACI-IAP) - Experience in Terminal Operations at a Large Hub International Airport **Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)** **Duties and Responsibilities** **The functions listed belo…
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$93,892 – $149,852/yr
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