Deputy Executive Director (DED) of Maintenance and Facilities
Los Angeles World Airports, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) serves as the aviation authority for two of Southern California’s most critical infrastructures: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (VNY). LAX served over 73.7 million domestic and international passengers last year and was the transit point for over 2.3 million tons of cargo. Together with VNY, these two airports form the largest economic engine for Southern California.
LAWA is a self-supporting department in the City of Los Angeles and is governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners (Board). The Board is comprised of public-spirited business and civic leaders appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles and confirmed by the City Council. A professional executive and administrative staff carry out the policies of the Board. Approximately 3,900 employees support the operations of the two airports that make up LAWA. Within the Facilities and Maintenance Divisions, there are over 1,100 vocational, journey-level, technical, administrative, and leadership personnel.
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER AIRPORTS II – MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for oversight of the Facilities and Technical Services, Maintenance Services, Asset Management, and other utility group divisions. The DED shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, upkeep, and replacement of all existing terminal, airside, and landside facilities at LAWA and the procurement, repair, and replacement of all LAWA police, construction, and other equipment and vehicles. The individual will be responsible for enforcing facility replacement standards and systems, tenant construction approvals, small works construction projects, graphic design, LAX’s central utility plant, and the maintenance and operation of LAWA elevators, escalators and building systems, and will interpret, administer, and coordinate standards, policies, programs, and procedures affecting LAWA’s facilities, utility systems, buildings, and equipment. The person in this position will report to the Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer at LAWA.
QUALIFICATIONS LAWA requires that applicants for the DED of Maintenance and Facilities possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate should also possess superior leadership skills with at least five years of full-time management-level experience in facilities replacement schedules, facilities design, budget control, and construction scheduling. Knowledge of major airport planning and administration is also highly desired. Appointment to a position in the classification is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the City Charter.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for the Deputy General Manager Airports II is $199,153 - $291,171. A highly competitive compensation package will be presented to selected candidates. The City of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package, including an automobile and a retirement plan through the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should apply immediately and submit a compelling cover letter, a comprehensive resume, and their current salary to
Careers@lawa.org
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
*This position is an exempt, at-will position. The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority.
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LAWA is a self-supporting department in the City of Los Angeles and is governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners (Board). The Board is comprised of public-spirited business and civic leaders appointed by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles and confirmed by the City Council. A professional executive and administrative staff carry out the policies of the Board. Approximately 3,900 employees support the operations of the two airports that make up LAWA. Within the Facilities and Maintenance Divisions, there are over 1,100 vocational, journey-level, technical, administrative, and leadership personnel.
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER AIRPORTS II – MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for oversight of the Facilities and Technical Services, Maintenance Services, Asset Management, and other utility group divisions. The DED shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, upkeep, and replacement of all existing terminal, airside, and landside facilities at LAWA and the procurement, repair, and replacement of all LAWA police, construction, and other equipment and vehicles. The individual will be responsible for enforcing facility replacement standards and systems, tenant construction approvals, small works construction projects, graphic design, LAX’s central utility plant, and the maintenance and operation of LAWA elevators, escalators and building systems, and will interpret, administer, and coordinate standards, policies, programs, and procedures affecting LAWA’s facilities, utility systems, buildings, and equipment. The person in this position will report to the Chief Operations and Maintenance Officer at LAWA.
QUALIFICATIONS LAWA requires that applicants for the DED of Maintenance and Facilities possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate should also possess superior leadership skills with at least five years of full-time management-level experience in facilities replacement schedules, facilities design, budget control, and construction scheduling. Knowledge of major airport planning and administration is also highly desired. Appointment to a position in the classification is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the City Charter.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for the Deputy General Manager Airports II is $199,153 - $291,171. A highly competitive compensation package will be presented to selected candidates. The City of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package, including an automobile and a retirement plan through the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should apply immediately and submit a compelling cover letter, a comprehensive resume, and their current salary to
Careers@lawa.org
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate based on disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
*This position is an exempt, at-will position. The incumbent will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority.
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