THIS IS A PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. We are an organization on the MOVE, with new leadership, new focus, and a new commitment. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a member of our busy Operations and Public Safety Division. Forward progress is in the air as we prepare to launch several major, public-facing capital projects that all have direct or dotted line to Operations. This career move offers and a first-ever opportunity to write the book on what it means to be the Director of Operations at the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). This is a dream job for the right person who is ready to make things happen and define success in a brand-new role. Is this you? If it is, grab your sense of adventure and read on.
Who are you? You are someone with proven “Capital L Leadership” experience and a solid track record of building strong teams. You are comfortable overseeing the diversity of Airside Operations, Landside Operations, and Terminal Operations. You have demonstrated passion and commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment. You are a willing teacher and coach, you are comfortable with rapidly developing changes, you know what it takes to instill a healthy sense of pride and ownership on your team. You believe in your work and are comfortable in a command role. You take pride in creating something from the ground up and making it wildly successful.
DEFINITION OF THE ROLE: Reports to the Chief of Operations and Public Safety. Under general direction, leads and manages the terminal, landside, and airside departments within the Operations and Public Safety division. Ensures compliance with safety and security policies and procedures to enforce all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Monitors and directs daily operations to include safety, construction, state and federal regulations, security, project management, tenant relations, and division budgeting.
EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU WILL DO:
 Manages, directs, plans, and organizes all functions and responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the Airport's Airside, Landside, and Terminal operations sections.
 Responsible for developing and managing budgets for the operations departments.
 Mentors and leads staff to encourage staff development; prepares daily work schedules; hires, promotes, and implements disciplinary actions as appropriate.
 Develops annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to meet business needs of the functions.
 Recommends, develops, and implements Airport policies and procedures; consults with the Chief of Operations and Public Safety and President/CEO, Airport tenants, and airline representatives concerning such matters.
 Manages ongoing inspection of airfield operations and facilities to ensure compliance with the Airport Certification Manual under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 and other applicable federal regulations; interprets and applies all information from FAA Advisory Circulars and Cert Alerts.
 Ensures regulatory compliance through regular review, update, and adherence to various documents and manuals, including but not limited to: Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), Spill Prevention and Counter Control Procedures (SPCC), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), Curfew, Noise Abatement Procedures, FAA-Form 5010, and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP).
 Acts as Incident Commander, on-scene, during emergencies and security related events; establishes unified command with fire, law enforcement or medical responders; participates fully in the Incident Command System. Coordinates plans for snow emergencies, stranded passengers, and other operational contingencies as they relate to the airside, landside, parking, and ground transportation and stakeholders.
 On-call for snow removal in compliance with snow and ice control plans; on-call for first responders for all Airport emergencies in compliance with TSA and FAA regulations.
 Acts as liaison between senior level Airport management and Airport users; maintains communication with FAA, air traffic control tower and certification inspectors, airlines, Airport tenants and others.
 Directs and implements training and exercise programs that meet federal, state, and local regulations to maintain Airport certification and avoid regulatory penalties.
 Performs other duties as assigned.
 Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Coordinate and manage operations with considerable independence and initiative.
 Communicate effectively and be able to read, review, analyze and draft contracts using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.
 Serve as the acting Chief of Operations & Public Safety Officer in the absence of said officer.
 In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
 Coordinate all program activities which includes an extensive scope and assist in supervising staff of professional and clerical personnel according to project assignment.
 Serve as a liaison with other local, county, state, federal and community agencies; and
 Analyze data and develop recommendations regarding complex operations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Commercial airport operations, and/or Airport Authority organizations, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Federal regulations, guidelines and directives and grant assurances pertaining to the operations, maintenance, development, and expansion of a commercial service airport emphasizing FAR part 139, and
TITLE 49 CFR 1542.
• Winter operations snow and ice control programs under FAR part 139/TSR 1542.
• Part 77 Obstruction to Navigation.
• FAA form 7460, 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration.
• Storm Water Management; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan. Best practices related to airport operations, safety, and emergency management.
• TSA and FAA regulations; airport security compliance.
• Airside and landside snow removal processes and procedures.
• Wildlife mitigation compliance.
• Safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Organizational development theory and practices.
• Modern technology, systems, and software designed to assist in the computerized management of information.
• Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for government officers.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, contract management, and employee supervision.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation. Principles and practices of conflict resolution.

SALARY: $112,169.00 - $141,334.00 with an opportunity for annual, merit-based increases to a range maximum of $170,498. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; tuition reimbursement and more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial service airport operation, facility management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Airport/Aviation Manage¬ment, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
• AAAE Basic and Advanced ASOS
• ICS Certifications (100, 200, NIMS 300, 700, 800)
• AAAE ACE/Security
• AAAE ACE/Operations
• USDA Wildlife
• FAA/139 ARFF 40-Hour Certification
As a condition of employment, incumbent will be required to complete and obtain any missing certifications within twelve (12) months of hire.
REQUIRED LICENSING: A valid driver's license is required at the time of application.
HOW TO APPLY:
A fully completed official online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, June 26, 2022. Interested applicants should apply online at: www.renoairport.com/employment.
The RTAA Employment Application is the primary screening tool to determine an applicant’s qualifications. Please review before submitting to ensure that you have:
• Completed all sections on the RTAA Employment Application,
• Provided detailed information to address how you meet and/or exceed minimum qualifications for the position,
• Provided a minimum of five (5) years of employment history, and
• Explained any gaps in employment of six (6) months or more.
A resume may be submitted in addition to, but not in lieu of, completing the RTAA Employment Application. While you may submit a resume, it is supplemental and will not be used to determine whether or not you have met the minimum qualifications.
Questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation, should be addressed to the RTAA People Operations Office at (775) 328-6450 or hr@renoairport.com.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Review of Application: After submission, the application will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met. For those applicants found to meet minimum qualifications, the next step of the process will be an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information regarding education and experience to enable evaluation of the application.
Interview Process: Based on the application evaluation process, only the most qualified applicants will be considered for an interview. The interview process may include an initial panel interview, followed by subsequent assessment exercises and/or employment interviews with other RTAA personnel.
Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.