Airport Director
Job in
Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, 58801, USA
Listing for:
City of Williston
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Airport Director
Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Director!
Summary
The Airport Director provides administrative and operational direction for all department functions, activities and personnel. The leadership of the Airport Director will include reviewing the general operation of the department to determine efficiency; providing direction on major projects or problem areas; planning for the future; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and providing policy guidance. Regular duties comprise of strategic planning, directing, and controlling all airport activities including the purchase of equipment, preparation and management of annual budgets, and the assignment of personnel.
The Airport Director consults with the City Administrator and designated portfolio Commissioner regularly but works independently to oversee the department.
Supervisor
City Administrator
Supervision Exercised
Assistant Airport Director, Airport Personnel
FLSA Status
Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and implement department strategic plans; recommend, develop, and administer policies and procedures; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility to staff; coordinate, plan, and direct the department’s strategic work plan; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.Supervise the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, operations, facilities, and equipment; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments, as appropriate; maintain contracts and memorandum of understanding; recommend appropriate service levels.Negotiates; signs, as appropriate; and through staff administers contracts, leases and various agreements with individuals and public and private sector organizations.Oversees preparation and submittal of state and federal grant applications; selection of architect and engineering consultants; reviews plans and specifications; oversees inspection and management of construction projects.In conjunction with Finance and Administration the Airport Director is responsible for identifying, pursuing, administering, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal grant programs, including general oversight, proper documentation and adequate reporting of all grant funding.Foster tenant, airline, and stakeholder relations, ensuring a customer-focused environment.Drafts, issues, revises and enforces airport rules and regulations and minimum standards for business development.Provides leadership for major operations; develops and directs an Airport Master Plan and strategic capital improvement plan; manages certain key long range plans and projects; interprets and directs preparation of various data for studies, reports and recommendations.Oversees the airport’s security program.In conjunction with City Administration, partner agencies and media personnel, the Airport Director serves as an official airport spokesperson in the event of an aviation accident, emergency incident, operational events, and matters of public interest.Leads efforts to bring economic development to the airport and to expand aeronautical services.Responsible for long-range capital planning including facilities and equipment lifecycle planning, in coordination with the City’s capital improvement planning process.Establish goals, develop strategic plans, implement policies, and provide overall leadership to the department.Regular communication and collaboration with City Officials, City of Williston Departments, airport tenants, and other pertinent third-party groups.Prepare and submit reports to City Administrator and City Commission, as requested and needed.In conjunction with Human Resources, the Airport Director will oversee all personnel functions including hiring, promotion, discipline, training, and grievance handling.Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.Must be able to exercise some independent judgement and critical thinking skills.P…
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