Airport Operations Officer

Airport Operations Officer Print ( Apply ufeff Airport Operations Officer Salary $102,479.04 - $112,981.68 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 27584-C Department Airports Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 5/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/15/26, 5/6/26 (final) Under direction, the Airport Operations Officer supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for airport operational, safety and security functions on a 24-hour basis; enforces all applicable federal, state and local safety and security rules, regulations, and procedures; represents airport management as required and ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training + Team dynamics and team building + Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding landside and airside aviation operations; airport security and emergency response requirements; passenger, general aviation, and cargo operations + Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions + Principles and practices of public sector budget development and administration + Principles and practices of business accounting and purchasing + Management and administration of retail and service tenant leases and rental agreements + Community relations and customer service delivery standards + Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment + English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation + Aviation radio procedures and phonetic alphabet, movement/non-movement areas, sterile areas, secured areas, security identification display area (SIDA) and aircraft operating area (AOA) Ability to + Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff + Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff + Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues + Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines + Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents + Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others + Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing + Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding aviation operations + Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met + Collect and compile a variety of data and information + Research, analyze and evaluate operations and procedural practices, policies, and rules affecting airport operations, security, contracts, personnel, and other administrative matters; identify improvement opportunities and implement recommendations + Operate a variety of airport vehicles, automobiles and trucks + Operate company and aviation radios + Represent the SCDOA to other departments, agencies, and the public + Represent management up to and including the Director of Airports in their absence Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bacheloru2019s degree, or higher, in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other field closely related to the intent of the class; And 1b. Two years of full-time paid lead and/or supervisory experience in airport operations or airport administration involving developing, and/or monitoring and enforcing airport or airline programs, policies or procedures. Or: 2a.Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associateu2019s Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation, Business Administration, or other field closely related to the intent of the class; And 2b. Four years of full-time paid experience in airport operations or airport administration involving developing, and/or monitoring and enforcing airport or airline programs, policies or procedures, two years must have been at a lead and/or supervisory level. Note: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis (1 year experience = 30 semester units or 45 quarter units). Note: If the word

Created: 2026-04-04