AIRPORT MANAGER 7793
Under
direction, an employee in this class performs work involving the responsibility
for managing all phases of the operation and maintenance activities of Suffolk
County’s Gabreski Airport, including the general direction of all air traffic,
enforcement of rules and regulations, oversight of budget preparation and the
supervision of public relations activities. Work is performed under the direction
of the Commissioner of Economic Development and requires the exercise of
independent judgment in planning and in the implementation and setting of policies
application of regulations. Supervision
is exercised over the activities of technical, service and clerical employees.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs and co-ordinates all
Gabreski Airport operations in order to ensure compliance with federal, state
and local rules and regulations;
Plans
and supervises the proper storage of planes and adequate protection of airport
properties;
Plans
and directs the control of air and ground traffic to ensure the safe and
efficient operation of planes;
Plans
and directs the maintenance and repair of hangars, auxiliary buildings,
runways, roads and other construction work at the airport;
Performs
zoning, development and related research studies;
Makes
recommendations for improvement of the airport and its facilities;
Inspects
all buildings, runways and related facilities for fire and safety hazards and
directs needed repairs and authorizations;
Contacts
business and civic organizations, newspaper and radio sources and otherwise
publicizes the activities of the airport and promotes the use of its
facilities;
Prepares
news releases; addresses civic groups and otherwise carries out the public
relations program for the airport;
Supervises
the preparation and maintenance of all account keeping, cost analysis,
inventory and related business management records and reports;
Prepares and oversees Operating and Capital Program
budgets;
Supervises
the maintenance and distribution of accurate and up-to-date information
concerning the weather, nearby associated facilities and other data affecting
air traffic.
Good
knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations applicable to
airport traffic control and airport management; good knowledge of airport
maintenance and construction work and of the supplies, materials and equipment
used in such work; good knowledge of standard record keeping practices as
related to airport operations; some knowledge of effective supervisor
techniques; some knowledge of airport maintenance problems, procedures and
techniques; ability to plan, assign and direct the work of a large staff of
employees performing diversified maintenance and operational functions in a
manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with persons using the airport and
operating its concessions; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, and five (5) years of
responsible airport operations experience, two (2) years of which must have
been in a supervisory capacity.
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Airport Manager.
R 3/17/21
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive