San Francisco
Airport Property Specialist I (9206) - SFO - 160167
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company Description
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/
Application Opening:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Application Deadline:
Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00pm pacific time on Monday, December 15, 2025 and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range:
$125,736 - $152,750
Recruitment ID:
PBT-9206-160167
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in FY24/25. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.
As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.
SFO is more than an airport — we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.
Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.
Job Description The Revenue Development & Management Division functions as the Airport’s leasing and property management department for all non‑aviation related tenants – including concessionaires that offer Retail, Food & Beverage, or Services located on or near the SFO campus. Under general direction, the Airport Property Specialist I performs a variety of functions related to the activities and contractual agreements related to the tenants.
Responsibilities
Manage Concession tenant activities and properties including airport terminals, rental car facilities, fast charging stations and off‑airport leases such as the Centralized Receiving and Distribution Center in conjunction and coordination with other airport departments.
Draft and administer proposals of use, bid packages, leases, permits and other documents relative to concession opportunity sites: negotiate with prospective tenants in the development of bidding guidelines for the awarding of concession contracts, adhering to Commission guidelines and standards in order to maximize potential income and minimize costly alterations to ensure that property is used for activities which conform with codes, policy and developmental strategy; prepared drafts for form and content before submission to management and the Airport's General Counsel; coordinate closely with legal counsel and other staff as appropriate in matters of lease preparation and litigation; prepares Commission packages for management review and approval.
Manage and administer active agreements for compliance with Airport policies, procedures and lease terms; inspect properties on a regular basis to ensure compliance with lease terms, Airport and life/safety practices; prepare and monitor maintenance work requests; contact tenants regarding timely and correct payments and resolving delinquent payments; monitor tenant improvement programs for new and existing tenancies, including design review; manage transition of possession of leased premises.
Prepare contracts, reports, letters, billing system entries and other documentation as required.
Maintain and foster landlord‑tenant relationship: as primary contact with tenants, maintain regular communication with tenants; assist tenants through suggestions in merchandising, facility development, and solve operational or day‑to‑day issues.
Identify/promote the highest and best use of airport properties for spaces to maximize airport revenue.
Perform other functions outlined in 9206 Airport Property Specialist.
Nature of Work:
The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you will be required to report to work during emergency situations including weekends, evenings, and holidays to facilitate airport emergency support operations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in the areas appropriate to the assigned position. These areas may include but are not limited to: market research; evaluation of economic feasibility of leases; the management and leasing of: commercial properties, retail properties, passenger services and advertising, food and beverage concessions, airport/aviation industry tenants, air passenger support services, airline operations, or air cargo operations.
Residential property management experience is not qualifying.
Education Substitution:
Additional qualifying full‑time work experience (2,000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equal 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.
Note:
One-year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full‑time employment.
Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in management of airport concessions, airline or aviation support services operations and contracts.
Understands complex lease terms and financial analyses.
Proactive and relationship‑driven with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, business partners, and key stakeholders.
Additional Information Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Susan Vang‑Chan, at susan.vang-chan@flysfo.com. Recruitment ID: RTF0160165‑01156727
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Application Opening:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Application Deadline:
Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00pm pacific time on Monday, December 15, 2025 and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range:
$125,736 - $152,750
Recruitment ID:
PBT-9206-160167
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in FY24/25. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.
As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.
SFO is more than an airport — we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.
Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.
Job Description The Revenue Development & Management Division functions as the Airport’s leasing and property management department for all non‑aviation related tenants – including concessionaires that offer Retail, Food & Beverage, or Services located on or near the SFO campus. Under general direction, the Airport Property Specialist I performs a variety of functions related to the activities and contractual agreements related to the tenants.
Responsibilities
Manage Concession tenant activities and properties including airport terminals, rental car facilities, fast charging stations and off‑airport leases such as the Centralized Receiving and Distribution Center in conjunction and coordination with other airport departments.
Draft and administer proposals of use, bid packages, leases, permits and other documents relative to concession opportunity sites: negotiate with prospective tenants in the development of bidding guidelines for the awarding of concession contracts, adhering to Commission guidelines and standards in order to maximize potential income and minimize costly alterations to ensure that property is used for activities which conform with codes, policy and developmental strategy; prepared drafts for form and content before submission to management and the Airport's General Counsel; coordinate closely with legal counsel and other staff as appropriate in matters of lease preparation and litigation; prepares Commission packages for management review and approval.
Manage and administer active agreements for compliance with Airport policies, procedures and lease terms; inspect properties on a regular basis to ensure compliance with lease terms, Airport and life/safety practices; prepare and monitor maintenance work requests; contact tenants regarding timely and correct payments and resolving delinquent payments; monitor tenant improvement programs for new and existing tenancies, including design review; manage transition of possession of leased premises.
Prepare contracts, reports, letters, billing system entries and other documentation as required.
Maintain and foster landlord‑tenant relationship: as primary contact with tenants, maintain regular communication with tenants; assist tenants through suggestions in merchandising, facility development, and solve operational or day‑to‑day issues.
Identify/promote the highest and best use of airport properties for spaces to maximize airport revenue.
Perform other functions outlined in 9206 Airport Property Specialist.
Nature of Work:
The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you will be required to report to work during emergency situations including weekends, evenings, and holidays to facilitate airport emergency support operations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in the areas appropriate to the assigned position. These areas may include but are not limited to: market research; evaluation of economic feasibility of leases; the management and leasing of: commercial properties, retail properties, passenger services and advertising, food and beverage concessions, airport/aviation industry tenants, air passenger support services, airline operations, or air cargo operations.
Residential property management experience is not qualifying.
Education Substitution:
Additional qualifying full‑time work experience (2,000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equal 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.
Note:
One-year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full‑time employment.
Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience in management of airport concessions, airline or aviation support services operations and contracts.
Understands complex lease terms and financial analyses.
Proactive and relationship‑driven with a strong focus on building and maintaining positive relationships with tenants, business partners, and key stakeholders.
Additional Information Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Certification:
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Susan Vang‑Chan, at susan.vang-chan@flysfo.com. Recruitment ID: RTF0160165‑01156727
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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