Deputy Executive Director of Strategy and Development

Monterey Regional Airport – Deputy Executive Director of Strategy and Development

The Deputy Executive Director of Strategy and Development is a key member of the Airport’s executive leadership team and serves as a critical partner to the Executive Director in advancing the Airport’s long‑term planning, development and strategic objectives. This position provides executive‑level oversight of airport planning, design, construction, environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and complex capital programs essential to the Airport’s operational, financial and regulatory success.

• Lead and coordinate major airport planning efforts, including the Airport Master Plan, Airport Layout Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and sustainability and environmental programs.
• Oversee multi‑disciplinary capital and maintenance projects from planning and design through construction and close‑out.
• Manage grants and funding programs; guide environmental systems and regulatory permitting.
• Support initiatives to optimize airport property development and revenue generation while ensuring compliance with FAA requirements and applicable federal, state and local regulations.

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management, airport planning, public agency capital programs or public grants management.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong background in environmental compliance and sustainability within highly regulated environments such as airports.
• Deep understanding of FAA environmental requirements and best practices related to aviation‑related environmental impacts (water quality, land use, air quality, noise, habitat).
• Proven ability to integrate sustainability initiatives into airport master planning, capital improvement programs and day‑to‑day operations.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Completed Employment Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:

Channelle Ceralde, SHRM‑SCP – Email: cceralde | Phone: (916) 471‑3110

The Monterey Regional Airport is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. The Airport is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Human Resources at (916) 471‑3110 or cceralde.