Job Description

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #196: Airport Manager

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: City Manager/ Airport

WORK LOCATION: 1300 W. Navajo St. Farmington, NM 87401

PAY CLASS: P

HIRING RANGE: $75,191 - 116,906 per year

DAYS WORKED: M-F

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until filled with the first review date of November 17, 2025

JOB DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the airport within the authority vested through the City of Farmington and in accordance with FAA Part 139 and 49 CFR 1542 regulations.

Acts as media contact regarding airport activities and responds to all airport emergencies (including anything from a minor mishap to a major airplane crash).

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the Airport Division, City Administration, and the City.

Coordinates between ARFF, ATC and Airport Maintenance for all airport emergencies.

Determines necessity of closing airport; confirms with City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager and contacts the FAA; notifies airport tenants of closing, as necessary.

Directs and supervises airport administrative, maintenance and custodial personnel.

Enforces security in restricted areas, if necessary.

Negotiates and leases airport space on behalf of the City of Farmington and handles related tenant problems.

Responsible for collection of monthly boarding lists from tenant airlines; monthly lease payments from rental car tenants, restaurant, and other tenants.

Acts in an advisory capacity to the Airport Advisory Commission; attends all Airport Advisory Committee meetings; works closely with the Chairperson, Airport Advisory Commission and the Office of the City Manager to develop and publish the agenda for each meeting.

Prepares recommendations and specifications for airport purchasing and capital improvement projects; coordinates any construction work with other City personnel, contractors, airport tenants and the public.

Prepares annual airport budget and submits proposed annual budget to the City Manager.

Writes and administers airport and transportation related grants.

Accompanies Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors throughout their inspections of the Farmington airport.

Reviews and makes changes, as necessary, to Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan and Airport Security Plan.

Performs administrative duties in an office environment; supervision and maintenance duties are often performed out of doors within the confines of the airport.

Responsible for handling airport related noise complaints and good public relations at the airport on behalf of the City of Farmington.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Capable of operating airport equipment including tractor and snow plow.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Bachelor's Degree in Airport Management or a related field combined with two (2) years experience at a FAR Part 139 certificated airport in operations and administration required.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Must be able to pass a background investigation in accordance with FAR Part 107.

Knowledge of FAA radio transmission, procedures and protocol.

Knowledge of FAR Part 139 regulations and City Code requirements sufficient to operate an airport in a safe and lawful manner; knowledge of airport operations sufficient to move onto and around the active airfield.

Knowledge of FAR Part 107 Airport Security Regulations.

Knowledge of Airport Certification Manual and Airport Emergency Plan.

Knowledge of airport construction and maintenance procedures sufficient to coordinate any contractors or other City employees.

Knowledge of accounting sufficient to prepare annual airport budget.

Knowledge of grammar and spelling sufficient to prepare grant requests.

Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) certification preferred.

Pilot's license desirable.

Must reside within 15 mile radius of airport, measured from intersection of runway center line.

Required occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Ability to operate and train others in use of airport maintenance equipment (including snow plow) in absence of airport maintenance personnel.

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with airport tenants and all members of the public; ability to supervise airport maintenance personnel.

Ability to coordinate projects involving other City of Farmington personnel, contractors, airport tenants, and the public.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer, including word processing and spread sheeting software; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various airport facilities and properties. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.

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