Airport Communication and Special Event Specialist- TLT/SDA
King County, WA, Seattle, WA, United States
Summary
This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to last for 2 years.
Overview
King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is seeking an experienced Airport Communication and Special Event Specialist to support its high-visibility communications and public engagement efforts. The Communications Specialist III serves as the lead communications professional supporting the airport’s external relations, community engagement, and public information functions. Working under the direction of the External Relations Manager, this position oversees the work of the Communications Specialist team, leads strategic outreach initiatives, and ensures consistent, transparent communication with airport tenants, community members, and key stakeholders.
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation, located four miles south of downtown Seattle. It supports significant economic activity and serves various aviation users, including commercial, cargo, private, and military aircraft. For more information, please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.
Job Duties
SCOPE Of JOB DUTIES : In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Leadership & Oversight
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to Communications Specialists, ensuring high-quality work products and consistent messaging.
Coordinate team priorities and workflows at the direction of the External Relations Manager.
Serve as a subject-matter lead for community engagement, public information, and stakeholder communication.
Community Engagement Strategy
Develop and implement the airport’s community engagement approach, including outreach plans, communication strategies, and engagement tools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, neighborhood organizations, and local partners.
Identify emerging issues and advise senior staff on community concerns, trends, and opportunities.
Tenant & Community Meetings
Schedule tenant and community meetings at a regular cadence.
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and informational packets in advance of each meeting.
Brief senior staff on key issues, and anticipated questions to ensure informed participation.
Airport Roundtable
Lead planning and coordination for the Airport Roundtable, including development of monthly meeting packets, presentations, and supporting materials.
Ensure timely distribution of documents and clear communication with Roundtable members and stakeholders.
Noise Office Oversight
Oversee the airport’s Noise Office, including management of the noise comment and complaint inbox.
Work closely with Airport Operations to research, respond to, and resolve community noise concerns.
Track trends and prepare reports or summaries for leadership and community partners.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
Have strong communications or public affairs experience.
Have experience developing public engagement materials for a complex and highly regulated public agency.
Have demonstrated experience developing, executing and measuring strategic communications and outreach plans.
Have experience planning and facilitating public meetings.
Ability to translate highly complex technical information into easily digestible information.
Supplemental Information
Work Location:
KCIA works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King County Airport, 7300 Perimeter Road S, Seattle, WA 98108-3848, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Schedule:
This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
Union Representation:
This position is non-represented.
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Life and disability insurance with options to purchase additional coverage.
Retirement options including a pension plan and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
Paid holidays, personal holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Leaves for parental, family, medical, and volunteer activities.
Flexible Spending Account and wellness programs.
Onsite activity centers and employee assistance programs.
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
Training and career development programs.
For additional information about employee benefits, visit the King County Benefits page. This is a general description of benefits offered to eligible King County employees. If any information conflicts with a collective bargaining agreement, the CBA prevails.
Note:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan, will vary based on position terms. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
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This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temporary Position that is anticipated to last for 2 years.
Overview
King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is seeking an experienced Airport Communication and Special Event Specialist to support its high-visibility communications and public engagement efforts. The Communications Specialist III serves as the lead communications professional supporting the airport’s external relations, community engagement, and public information functions. Working under the direction of the External Relations Manager, this position oversees the work of the Communications Specialist team, leads strategic outreach initiatives, and ensures consistent, transparent communication with airport tenants, community members, and key stakeholders.
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation, located four miles south of downtown Seattle. It supports significant economic activity and serves various aviation users, including commercial, cargo, private, and military aircraft. For more information, please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.
Job Duties
SCOPE Of JOB DUTIES : In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Leadership & Oversight
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to Communications Specialists, ensuring high-quality work products and consistent messaging.
Coordinate team priorities and workflows at the direction of the External Relations Manager.
Serve as a subject-matter lead for community engagement, public information, and stakeholder communication.
Community Engagement Strategy
Develop and implement the airport’s community engagement approach, including outreach plans, communication strategies, and engagement tools.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, neighborhood organizations, and local partners.
Identify emerging issues and advise senior staff on community concerns, trends, and opportunities.
Tenant & Community Meetings
Schedule tenant and community meetings at a regular cadence.
Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and informational packets in advance of each meeting.
Brief senior staff on key issues, and anticipated questions to ensure informed participation.
Airport Roundtable
Lead planning and coordination for the Airport Roundtable, including development of monthly meeting packets, presentations, and supporting materials.
Ensure timely distribution of documents and clear communication with Roundtable members and stakeholders.
Noise Office Oversight
Oversee the airport’s Noise Office, including management of the noise comment and complaint inbox.
Work closely with Airport Operations to research, respond to, and resolve community noise concerns.
Track trends and prepare reports or summaries for leadership and community partners.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
Have strong communications or public affairs experience.
Have experience developing public engagement materials for a complex and highly regulated public agency.
Have demonstrated experience developing, executing and measuring strategic communications and outreach plans.
Have experience planning and facilitating public meetings.
Ability to translate highly complex technical information into easily digestible information.
Supplemental Information
Work Location:
KCIA works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King County Airport, 7300 Perimeter Road S, Seattle, WA 98108-3848, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Work Schedule:
This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
Union Representation:
This position is non-represented.
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Life and disability insurance with options to purchase additional coverage.
Retirement options including a pension plan and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
Paid holidays, personal holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Leaves for parental, family, medical, and volunteer activities.
Flexible Spending Account and wellness programs.
Onsite activity centers and employee assistance programs.
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
Training and career development programs.
For additional information about employee benefits, visit the King County Benefits page. This is a general description of benefits offered to eligible King County employees. If any information conflicts with a collective bargaining agreement, the CBA prevails.
Note:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan, will vary based on position terms. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
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