NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Airport Manager
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $161K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is a part of Pierce County's Planning and Public Works Division, seeking an Airport Manager to lead the county's airport operations. The role focuses on customer service, financial management, strategic planning, and compliance with FAA regulations while overseeing various airport projects and community engagement.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe operation of Pierce County airports and serves as the technical authority for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
Plan, develop, and implement department and/or division policies, long range planning and programming activities, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Prepare, negotiate, recommend, and administer contracts and agreements, to include leases, with both contractors and private companies
Implement adopted recommendations from studies and plans
Coordinate an extensive public involvement process
Meet with interested parties and community groups, elected officials, and agency staff to discuss issues including but not limited to policies, rates and charges, schedules, safety, noise, security, and airport operations and projects
Meet with the public, public agencies, or community organizations to promote or maintain favorable public relations
Provides administrative and program support to the County’s airport advisory commissions
Manage and resolve a wide variety of issues with tenants and customers
Qualification
Required
A resume and cover letter are required for this position
Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis
Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Transportation Planning, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or related field AND
Seven years of progressively responsible airport management, transportation program administration, or operations experience INCLUDING
Two years in a lead or supervisory capacity
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check
Benefits
Employee Resource Groups
Professional development in our Leadership Training Program
County Book Club
Health and retirement plans
Paid leave
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Holidays
Personal Holidays
Furlough
Sick Leave
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
ORCA Passport Program
Miscellaneous Benefits
Telework/Remote Options
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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