Deputy Airport Director, Planning & Development (Business Services Deputy Director) (Costa Mesa)

Deputy Airport Director, Planning & Development

(Business Services Deputy Director)

This recruitment is open to the public. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy within John Wayne Airport and may be used to fill any future vacancies in other agencies throughout the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and or lower classifications.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This recruitment will close on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

This position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date: Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00%. Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

The County of Orange is seeking a strategic and innovative Deputy Airport Director of Planning and Development for John Wayne Airport (JWA), a newly created Executive Team level role that will lead the airport’s ambitious capital improvement and planning efforts. Reporting directly to the Airport Director, this leader will oversee up to 28 indirect reports and a $700 million Capital Improvement Program, guide multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that projects are executed efficiently, sustainably, and in full compliance with FAA and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate has strong expertise and experience in airport planning, public infrastructure, and large-scale project delivery. The selected individual will join a dynamic leadership team, shape the future of air travel in Orange County, and play a vital role in ensuring that John Wayne Airport continues to meet the evolving needs of passengers, tenants, and the broader community. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a passion for aviation, infrastructure, innovation, and leading teams through complex challenges. Apply today!

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CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Business Services Deputy Director classification, click here.

LICENSE REQUIRED

The successful candidate must possess, obtain and maintain the following licenses:

• Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment
• Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment

AIRPORT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must clear a background check which includes a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Security Threat Assessment (STA).

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL and WORKING CONDITIONS

In addition to the standard requirements and conditions listed for all positions, some assignments may require the additional physical and mental capabilities and/or the ability to work in the more diverse environmental conditions listed for some positions.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard, utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data, reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict, complex issues, controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Function effectively in a standard office environment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference: The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.
Application Screening| (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (Oral Exam) | (Weighted 100%): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List |Score Groups : Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified.Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and ocgov.com. If your email address should change, please update your profile at .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Carmen Golding-Martinez at (949) 252-5177 or at

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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