Director Of Contracts And Government Affairs; Division Director V

DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (DIVISION DIRECTOR V)

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Final date to receive applications: N/A

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (PBC BCC) invites applications for the Director of Legal Affairs for the Department of Airports. This is a senior-level position, providing strategic oversight, policy guidance, and coordination on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting the operation, development, and administration of Palm Beach County’s Airports' system. This position will serve as the principal liaison to the County Attorney’s Office, ensuring legal issues are identified, managed, and addressed in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies.

The successful applicant will work closely with Department leadership to support operational objectives, mitigate risk, and promote regulatory compliance, but will not act as legal counsel or provide legal representation on behalf of the County.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts, leases, concessions, purchase-sale agreements, construction and professional services contracts, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Interprets aviation-related laws and regulations, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration(TSA), Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and other regulatory requirements.
• Provides support for procurement processes, construction projects, and capital improvement programs.
• Monitors regulatory changes affecting airport operations and proactively recommends policy or operational adjustments.
• Drafts and reviews legislation, rules, regulations, resolutions, and agenda items.
• Advises the management team on compliance and governance matters and risk mitigation measures.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and a minimum of three (3) years of responsible experience in airport, real estate, construction, and/or government law, which includes three (3) years of responsible management or supervisory experience.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Given the nature of this job, the ideal candidate for this position possesses the following:

• Licensed attorney in good standing with any U.S. bar (state of licensure may vary)
• Experience in aviation, transportation, and/or infrastructure law

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave +13 paid holidays annually
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System – your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Paid parental leave
• And more!

OUR AIRPORT SYSTEM

Palm Beach County operates a system of four airports. PBI serves both air carriers and general aviation aircraft. Annually, PBI handles approximately 140,000 aircraft operations, made up of both air carrier and general aviation activity, and over 8.5 million passengers. PBI’s terminal facility encompasses 657,000 square feet, made up of three concourses with 28 passenger holdrooms/gates with loading bridges, an in-line baggage handling system, and Federal Inspection Services facilities for processing international passengers.

The airfield consists of three runways, including a 10,000 ft. primary runway. PBI also has on-site: 9,600 public parking spaces, including multi-level garages and surface lots, a 24-hour FAA air traffic control tower, a U.S. Customs and Immigration port of entry facility, cargo facilities, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility, and three fixed base operators, with four general aviation terminal facilities.

In addition to PBI, the County operates three general aviation airports including:
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport located in Palm Beach Gardens, which provides easy access to the Florida Research…