AIRPORT MANAGER CITY OF ROLLA - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Posted: 11/17/2025

Grade Classification Airport Manager Grade G6 $51,788.85 to $71,687.88 annually DOQ Description of Basic Duties: This position is the Division Head of Airport Operations for airport activities in the Department of Public Works. Responsibilities include supervision of airport operations and maintenance. This employee must exhibit the ability to direct, organize and execute policies and procedures of all functions within the Division and represent the City at public meetings. An employee of this class provides assistance to the Public Works Director in the complete operation and maintenance of all airport operations. Assignments require considerable technical sophistication and problem solving creativity. An employee in this class must work independently and deal effectively with the citizenry and airport users. The position requires exceptional leadership, communication and organizational skills to create a professional organization delivering the highest level of customer service to pilots, airport tenants, transient operations, and the flying public.Work also involves responsibility for planning and organizing a airport capital improvement and maintenance program; for maintaining and improving the condition of airport infrastructure facilities, runways, taxiways, flight center, and hangars. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education and Experience: (A) Minimum of five years of airport operations experience is required, demonstrating increasing degrees of responsibility with experience in the following areas: budget preparation, long-range planning, airport and aircraft maintenance, property management, supervision, and administration of general operations, public relations, and capital projects; (B) Extensive knowledge of aircraft and airport operations; (C) Two years of management experience preferred; (D) Considerable knowledge of property maintenance; (E) Ability to plan, organize, lead and direct the work of the Division; (F) Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with airport users, subordinates, contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and municipal officials and the general public; (G) Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Physical Demands: The physical demands are contained in the full job description and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully complete the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Class F license as issued by the State of Missouri. People interested in this position should submit an application to Rolla City Hall, Public Works Department, 4th floor, 901 North Elm Street, Rolla, Missouri, 65401. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Full Job Description available at City Hall, Public Works Department, 901 North Elm Street, Rolla, Missouri, 65401. EMPLOYER COMPLIES WITH ALL ADA REQ