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Description

The City of Battle Creek is looking for an Airport Administrative Manager who will be responsible for the financial administrative and project management functions of the Battle Creek Executive Airport. This position oversees budgeting purchasing capital improvement planning grant administration and contract management. Working under the general direction of the Aviation Director the Airport Administrative Manager ensures that the Airports financial and administrative operations are efficient transparent and compliant with applicable regulations.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in budget development and administration; monitor expenditures and manage the Airports annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee purchasing procurement and contract administration to ensure compliance with City State and Federal requirements.
• Coordinate airport capital improvement program (ACIP) and track progress of projects in collaboration with consultants contractors and airport staff.
• Manage grant administration for federal state and local funding programs including FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants. Ensure compliance with grant assurances reporting and documentation requirements.
• Prepare financial reports analyses and forecasts for the Aviation Director City management and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and monitor consultant and contractor work for administrative and capital projects.
• Assist with lease administration including tracking terms renewals and compliance requirements.
• Support airport planning initiatives including long-term strategic and financial planning.
• Develop and maintain airport policies and procedures related to finance procurement and administrative operations.
• Coordinate the administrative aspects of the annual air show including communication with the event operator ensuring MDOT and FAA requirements and deadlines are met and implementing any updates or changes prior to the event.
• Serve as a key point of contact for City finance purchasing and legal departments.
• Perform other administrative assignments as directed by the Aviation Director.

Typical Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelors degree in Aviation Business Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in planning administration project management or operations. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an aviation environment.

Special Requirements:

• Pass a pre-hire drug screen and random alcohol and drug testing.
• Federal fingerprint based criminal history background check may be required.
• Certified Member (C.M.) from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal deadlines and compliance requirements for aviation-related special events including air shows.
• Valid drivers license. A satisfactory driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment and regularly requires sitting bending reaching hand dexterity (grasping holding keyboarding repetitive movements) reading writing eye-hand coordination seeing (near and/or far color depth field of vision) hearing using the telephone contact with government officials and the general public and working inside and alone. Work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts exposure to fumes or airborne particles exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration.

Required Experience:

Manager

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