23-0017 Airport Manager

POSITION TITLE:      AIRPORT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT:          AIRPORT      

POSITION NO:            23-0017

SALARY RANGE:       $57,314.76 – 64,508.27

The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Airport Manager at the Lake City Gateway Airport. This is administrative and technical management work requires independent judgment and a high degree of responsibility performing functions and activities necessary for the effective operation and development of the City’s Airport.  The position has the responsibility for coordinating and supervising the activities and growth of the City’s Airport.

Ideal candidate will have the ability to develop and implement airport operational policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation and optimum safety and security of all facilities under the jurisdiction of the City. This candidate will be able to successfully develop, direct, and coordinate major programs and functions of the Fixed Base Operations (FBO) emergency coordination, airfield management, methods and procedures, duty management, terminal management, noise abatement, special projects and other activities as assigned; is responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of subordinate personnel. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create and guide the implementation of capital improvement plans and programs as well as Coordinates business affairs with airport tenants, analyzes pricing trends for rate setting, recommends lease terms drafts professional services agreements, reviews and recommends proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a field relating to the area of supervision is highly preferred.  Two (2) years of managerial experience in the selected field may be substituted for each year of education.. Applicant must have at least four (4) years of experience in a related field. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.

Interested parties can apply online through the link for "Application for General Employment" above or an application may be obtained from, and returned to Human Resources, City Hall, 205 N. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. 

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 @ 4:30PM