Minimum Preparation for Work:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, and
Five (5) years of experience in analysis, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
Or Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or greater than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.

Necessary Special Requirements:Possession of an appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Must satisfy all requirements to acquire and maintain Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security clearance.

Nature of Work:
This is responsible administrative and professional work assisting the department head in the day-to-day functioning of the airport, focusing on maximizing revenue and guiding property management and development through skillful contract and lease negotiations and oversight. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of employees in administrative functions. Work is performed under the general direction of the Assistant Airport Director for Finance, but the position requires the application of considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments to a successful conclusion.  Work is evaluated through review of results attained.

Examples of Work:
Coordinates and manages the development of ITBs, LOls, RFQs, and RFPs pertaining to airport contracts and leases and participates in selection.
Negotiates, directs and prepares lease, concession, license, easement, and permit agreements.
Negotiates, directs and prepares goods and services contract agreements.
Prepares documentation needed to obtain approvals of airport agreements, such as City Council Items and Mayoral Memos.
Ensures compliance with legal requirements of leases, concessions, licenses, easements, permits, and other contracts.
Contributes to the business development program, project plans and department budgets.
Oversees implementation of policies and procedures for the property and contract division.
Ensures property and contract programs comply with established goals and objectives, applicable laws and regulations, and regulatory agency requirements.
Manages and oversees the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program and the Airport Title VI (non-discrimination) program in compliance with federal regulations and serves as a liaison officer.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of pertinent principles, practices, theory, methods, procedures and skills.
Knowledge of property negotiation practices and techniques.
Knowledge of property management principles, methods and practices.
Knowledge of legal aspects of real estate leases and rental agreements.
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the acquisition and disposition of real property.
Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Knowledge of capital improvement planning and budgeting.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and research techniques.
Knowledge of property legal descriptions, site plans, surveys and appraisal methods, easements, deed and title reports and water rights.
Ability to interpret federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances and policies.
Ability to represent the Airport effectively in negotiations.
Ability to provide effective leadership.
Ability to analyze complex operational and administrative problems and recommend or implement effective courses of action.
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

The mental and physical demands and the work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental and Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, and crouch.  Specific vision abilities include near distance, far distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Some jobs may require an employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.