Deputy Airport Director Communications and Strategy
Deputy Airport Director Communications and Strategy
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Description
The Dane County Regional Airport has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Deputy Airport Director - Communications and Strategy. For the full detailed position description of the Deputy Airport Director Communications and Strategy please email.
The Eligibility List created from this posting may be used for future vacancies within the next six (6) months.Equity Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued creativity is encouraged continuous learning and improvement are fostered teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence the awareness knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful relevant and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women racial and ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Airport Director this position is responsible for overseeing strategic communication/marketing business development and air service initiatives. This position directs the work of three functional areas: Air Service Development Marketing and Communications and Business Development.
Examples of Duties
Collaborate with the Airport Director and other executive leadership to align external and internal communications promote the airport brand expand service offerings and increase non-aeronautical revenue. Serve as a spokesperson and key liaison with business governmental (to include County Board of Supervisors) and community stakeholders to advance the mission and strategic goals of the Dane County Regional Airport. Aid in the growth of air service initiates at the Dane County Regional Airport.Education Experience and Special Requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to a bachelors degree in communications marketing business administration public administration airport management or related field and five years experience in high-level leadership. Bachelors degrees in other areas may be considered if work experience in relevant areas is greater than 9 years. Preference to those who have worked for or with a commercial service airport including property management for large multipurpose space and facilities including lease agreement negotiations marketing and the fiscal support management function (i.e. accounting budget preparation and control).
Special Requirements:
Possession of or eligibility for a valid Wisconsin drivers license and access to personal transportation.
Background Check Statement:Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the jobs responsibilities. Wisconsins Fair Employment Law s. 111.31 111.395 Wis. Stats. prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the positions responsibilities are substantially related to the applicants criminal history (e.g. the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position whether hiring transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business its employees customers and vendors etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.For Bilingual Positions:
- Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g. Spanish Arabic Hmong etc.).
- Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English but may require additional language testing such as written translation if it is an essential function of the job.
*If applicable individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the positions bilingual designation.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Professional office work environment. Work involves walking sitting standing bending stooping twisting turning lifting carrying
Ability to work long hours during construction season and emergencies. Ability to work under adversities of noise heat cold inclement weather and precipitation during construction season and emergencies. Work generally split between indoors and outdoors including operating within a vehicle for extended periods. Work in environment with exposure to aircraft automobile and construction noise dust and exhaust fumes. Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. Ability to stand walk sit and speak. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Ability to twist turn bend and stoop within normal ranges.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions in the essence of growing the airport presence/business. Working knowledge of various applicable office software applications including Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word and Excel). Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals and effectively present information including respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Must have good organizational skills effective communication skills good problem-solving ability good listening and clarification ability ability to maintain confidential information ability to take and carry out instructions delegate work and good interpersonal skills. Extensive knowledge of federal law Federal Aviation Regulations city and county ordinances and the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors state county and city officials employees and the general public. Extensive knowledge of the process of seeking local state and federal approvals of various airport needs.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
