Sacramento County
Assistant Director of Airports
Sacramento County, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 11/10/2025 and 11/24/2025 (Final). Under general direction, the Assistant Director of Airports directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned activities and operations of the Sacramento County Airport System including the planning, development, management and administration of various sections, and coordinates with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Please review the full recruitment brochure for more information about the position. Knowledge of
Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions 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 Principles and practices of airport management Principles and practices of general accounting, finance, commercial fiscal management, governmental appropriations, and enterprise funds Federal, state and local agency responsibilities and regulations regarding airport development and operations Principles of airport administration and operations commonly used at both air carrier and general aviation airports Principles and practices of air service and air cargo development Principles of marketing, community and media relations Principles and practices of airport and land use planning, construction, and government planning in urban and metropolitan areas Federal Aviation Agency rules and regulations Principles of organization, supervision and personnel management 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 Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments 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 Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Direct the operations and functions of a medium-hub airport Plan, coordinate and administer comprehensive policies, projects and programs Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of management and professional staff Analyze problems, project consequences of proposed actions, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals and objectives Design and deliver effective presentations of airport plans, policies and objectives to public groups and civic organizations, tailoring the message for the target audience Communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a large and diverse group of people from the community, government and business Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time paid experience in airport management at a commercial aviation facility involving airport operations; planning and development; finance and administration; and/or marketing and air service development. Experience must have been at the managerial or supervisory level within the commercial airport facility and have included policy planning; program development; budget preparation and administration; and/or contract administration. General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Travel Requirement: This position will be required to travel to industry association meetings and meetings with current/prospective stakeholders such as FAA, TSA, airlines, and other tenants. Travel will be required approximately 10% of the time. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Security Access Badge: Incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing unescorted access to restricted County airport locations in accordance with Transportation Security Regulations Title 49 CFR 1542. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an indoor office setting with controlled temperature conditions. Incumbents must be able to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk, perform simple grasping and fine manipulations, and utilize current office equipment. Given that work may be performed in all areas of the airport system, occasionally incumbents may be exposed to aircraft noise, rough terrain, and/or harsh weather. Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Do not rely on a placeholder or incomplete submission. Ensure all requested documentation is submitted by the cut-off date. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Supplemental Information
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Supplemental Questionnaire
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is committed to creating inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. For assistance, please contact the Disability Compliance Office at 916-874-7642 or dco@saccounty.gov. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on 11/10/2025 and 11/24/2025 (Final). Under general direction, the Assistant Director of Airports directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned activities and operations of the Sacramento County Airport System including the planning, development, management and administration of various sections, and coordinates with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Please review the full recruitment brochure for more information about the position. Knowledge of
Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions 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 Principles and practices of airport management Principles and practices of general accounting, finance, commercial fiscal management, governmental appropriations, and enterprise funds Federal, state and local agency responsibilities and regulations regarding airport development and operations Principles of airport administration and operations commonly used at both air carrier and general aviation airports Principles and practices of air service and air cargo development Principles of marketing, community and media relations Principles and practices of airport and land use planning, construction, and government planning in urban and metropolitan areas Federal Aviation Agency rules and regulations Principles of organization, supervision and personnel management 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 Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments 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 Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or direction Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Direct the operations and functions of a medium-hub airport Plan, coordinate and administer comprehensive policies, projects and programs Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of management and professional staff Analyze problems, project consequences of proposed actions, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals and objectives Design and deliver effective presentations of airport plans, policies and objectives to public groups and civic organizations, tailoring the message for the target audience Communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a large and diverse group of people from the community, government and business Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time paid experience in airport management at a commercial aviation facility involving airport operations; planning and development; finance and administration; and/or marketing and air service development. Experience must have been at the managerial or supervisory level within the commercial airport facility and have included policy planning; program development; budget preparation and administration; and/or contract administration. General Qualifications
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Travel Requirement: This position will be required to travel to industry association meetings and meetings with current/prospective stakeholders such as FAA, TSA, airlines, and other tenants. Travel will be required approximately 10% of the time. License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License, or comply with state and federal requirements for utilization, may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Security Access Badge: Incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing unescorted access to restricted County airport locations in accordance with Transportation Security Regulations Title 49 CFR 1542. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an indoor office setting with controlled temperature conditions. Incumbents must be able to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk, perform simple grasping and fine manipulations, and utilize current office equipment. Given that work may be performed in all areas of the airport system, occasionally incumbents may be exposed to aircraft noise, rough terrain, and/or harsh weather. Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Do not rely on a placeholder or incomplete submission. Ensure all requested documentation is submitted by the cut-off date. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Supplemental Information
Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Supplemental Questionnaire
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked Supplemental Questions. Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of See Resume or See Application, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write no experience for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is committed to creating inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. For assistance, please contact the Disability Compliance Office at 916-874-7642 or dco@saccounty.gov. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions
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