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DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Deputy City Manager, supervises, manages plans, organizes, and directs the operations, development, and administrative activities of the Cottonwood Municipal Airport. Acts as a coordinator, contact, and liaison on various airport matters and represents the City on airport-related business.

Oversees the budget, capital improvement program, and operational functions of the airport. Oversees and participates in the preparation and monitoring of grant applications and progress reports; serves as the liaison between federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure the airport obtains maximum grant funding.

\ Interprets and enforces federal, state, county, and local rules and regulations governing the airport.

\ Promotes airport development and marketing to maintain the existing tenant base, and attract and build new tenant interest through the ongoing development of the airport.

Works with the City Attorney and other City staff and supervises any and all airport staff to ensure the appropriate land use surrounding the airport is maintained.

\ Seeks opportunities to drive economic vitality to the airport; works to increase airport revenue and identifies land use and parcel development opportunities.

\ Promotes and coordinates special events at the airport.

\ Develops and implements short-range and long-range maintenance care schedules/plans for the airport facilities including grounds and equipment; assists with long-range plans for renovations of existing facilities and construction of future facilities.

\ Meets with airport tenants and lessees to address and resolve matters of concern. Negotiates, tracks, and ensures compliance of all airport leases.

\ Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts related to the program, services and facilities managed and maintained by the airport; works with the City Attorney preparing agreements and contracts; and, oversees and coordinates work performed by contracted service providers, including the FBO.\ \ Represents the City and the airport on matters related to the airport to outside organizations, community groups, customers, and other governmental agencies.

\ Provides technical information to City staff, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and the public as necessary and as appropriate.

\ Responds to the public and City officials on noise and other related airport issues.\ Serves as the staff liaison to the Airport Commission.

\ Prepares oral and written reports and studies for the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.\ Coordinates airport activities with other city departments to ensure effective working relationships.

\ Interprets, explains, and enforces federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing airport use outside the area of authority of the FAA.

\ Oversees and participates in the study, modification, formulation, and updates of the Airport Master Plan and other strategic planning efforts sponsored by the City.

\ Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring.

\ Acts as the primary contact and notifies appropriate authorities in regards to aircraft accidents or other emergency action situations. May be called on-sight after normal business hours in response to aircraft accidents or other emergency actions as needed.

\ Formulates, develops, maintains, and promotes a vision for the future of the airport, as articulated by the City Manager and City Council.

\ Actively supports and upholds the Citys stated mission and values, including being open for business and providing exc llent customer service that is externally focused.

\ Actively works to inspire a vibrant community through departmental work and ensures departmental work fits the Heart of Arizona Wine Country branding.

\ Performs other duties as assigned