AIRPORT BUSINESS MANAGER

Airport Administrator

To provide administrative and financial management and support services and program coordination for the county airport.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org.

Effective January 1, 2026, the new salary range for this position will be $121,758.96 - $155,398.80.

Job Duties

Statement of Essential Job Duties

• Coordinates and negotiates the rental and leasing of airport facilities to aeronautical, commercial or industrial tenants; participates in policy development and implementation of airport fees and insurance coverage.
• Acts as liaison between the Airport and other county departments such as Finance, Prosecuting Attorney, Property Management, Public Works, Personnel and Information Services; coordinates the installation of data processing, mapping and CAD systems, communications (both phone and LAN) and financial systems as required.
• Acts as liaison between the Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration in areas such as planning, engineering, grants and airport improvement projects; researches funding sources, prepares grant applications and administers grants received.
• Develops the Airport's annual budget; compiles draft budget schedules and develops department performance objectives; coordinates and maintains records of all budget transfers and transactions as required.
• Monitors department revenues and expenditures on an ongoing basis and implements improvements and / or changes in financial systems in coordination with the Finance Department and Treasurer; project manager for county, state, FAA, and Boeing audits and inspections.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises the work of office and / or accounting subordinates; participates in and makes recommendations concerning the hiring, discipline, transfer and termination of subordinate employees; advises, assists, trains, and evaluates subordinates as necessary.
• Develops, recommends and implements Airport rules, regulations and procedures in the budget, capital improvement, accounting, communications, office automation, and computer security areas.
• Acts as the Airport Personnel Division head in the administration of county personnel policies and procedures within the department, including the development and implementation of in house procedures as required.
• Develops quality management process improvement, customer service training, and customer satisfaction surveys for administrative office.
• Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports.
• May represent the Airport Manager with other government agencies and districts.
• May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, or other field directly related to public administration or financial management; PLUS, three (3) years of professional experience in finance, budget or administration; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Previous airport business experience is preferred. Must pass job related tests.

Knowledge and Abilities

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Supervision : The employee reports to the Airport Manager. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained. The employee supervises clerical and office support staff, as assigned.

Working Conditions : The work is performed in the usual office environment with occasional field trips to work sites throughout the county.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.