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This recruitment is open to the public. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy within John Wayne Airport and may be used to fill any future vacancies in other agencies throughout the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and or lower classifications.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will close on Tuesday June 3 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The County of Orange is seeking a strategic and innovative Deputy Airport Director of Planning and Developmentfor John Wayne Airport (JWA) a newly created Executive Team level role that will lead the airports ambitious capital improvement and planning efforts. Reporting directly to the Airport Director this leader will oversee up to 28 indirect reports and a $700 million Capital Improvement Program guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure that projects are executed efficiently sustainably and in full compliance with FAA and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate has strong expertise and experience in airport planning public infrastructure and largescale project delivery. The selected individual will join a dynamic leadership team shape the future of air travel in Orange County and play a vital role in ensuring that John Wayne Airport continues to meet the evolving needs of passengers tenants and the broader community. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a passion for aviation infrastructure innovation and leading teams through complex challenges. Apply today!
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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Business Services Deputy Director classification click here.
LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess obtain and maintain the following licenses:
AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Security Threat Assessment (STA).
PHYSICAL MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL and WORKING CONDITIONS
In addition to the standard requirements and conditions listed for all positions some assignments may require the additional physical and mental capabilities and/or the ability to work in the more diverse environmental conditions listed for some positions.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand sit walk stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation.
Environmental and Working Conditions
Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict complex issues controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.
Function effectively in a standard office environment.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference:The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/NonRefer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) (Weighted 100%):Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
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Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time