Airport Properties & Contracts Manager

Salary: $56,841.00 - $101,063.00 Annually
Location : Airport 2173 Air Cargo Rd., KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: Senior Prgm Spec - AP
Department: Airport
Division: AP Administration
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
This is specialized professional and administrative work focused on negotiating, developing, monitoring, and enforcing the contracts that regulate the use of Airport property. Work requires considerable judgment and initiative under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Airports, CFO. Work is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.
Bargaining Unit: Employees Council
Examples of Work Performed

• Develops and recommends to Airport leadership business terms that follow Airport and Federal policies for contracts providing for the use of Airport property or the provision of services to tenants and the traveling public.
• Leads negotiation of contracts and renewal options to establish location, rates, length of term, required capital investment, use rights, assignment of maintenance responsibilities, performance standards and allocation of risk.
• In consultation with City Law Department, prepares leases, agreements, permits, and supplemental agreements and reviews documents proposed by tenants.
• Implements, interprets, and manages contracts on a continual basis.
• Responds to prospective tenants and evaluates proposed property uses for consistency with policies and applicability to specific locations.
• Develops and maintains relationships within multiple tenant categories such as airlines, rental car operators, ground transportation providers, terminal concessionaires, aeronautical service providers, aviation support businesses and governmental agencies.
• Directs and manages terminal concession and advertising programs. This includes responding to developing industry trends and overseeing the Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program.
• Periodically evaluates and proposes to Airport leadership any changes appropriate to the Airport Leasing Guidelines and the Airport Minimum Standards.
• Oversees lease compliance activities including inspecting of properties to confirm use and care consistent with contracts, coordinating maintenance requests, interpreting insurance certificates, facilitating transition of possession at lease start/end, addressing performance deficiencies, and completing contractual recordkeeping.
• Confers with Airport Business Development Manager on the marketing and promotion of vacant and development properties.
• Coordinates with Airport Engineering on the execution of tenant construction and improvement events.
• Prepares presentations for the Wichita Airport Advisory Board and/or Wichita Airport Authority regarding airport property activities.
• Coordinates and participates in special projects involving multiple divisions.
• Develops and maintains templates for contractual documents, forms, and communications.
• Supervises and evaluates exempt staff member responsible for lease compliance activities.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Apply knowledge of airport agreement practices, principles of airport revenue generation, negotiation methods, contract law, and airport management practices as they pertain to property management in consultation with City Law Department.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations,airport policies and standard operating procedures.
• Effectively plan, organize, and implement plans to address property development/management activities.
• Effectively direct the work of subordinates to support the objectives of the property management function.
• Use best practice methods to research, evaluate and report findings.
• Communicate and listen clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use a computer proficiently to access, interpret and record information across various software platforms.
• Willingly establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, City departments, and the public.
• Work additional hours as necessary to meet fluctuating workload demands.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle and the mobility to visit available properties.
• Pass required federal security background investigation required by the DHS/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to acquire and maintain airport security identification and access control media.
• Acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a bachelor's degree required. A degree in business, pre-law, economic development, contract management or other related degree program preferred.
• Five (5) years of related experience in airport or commercial real estate, property management, contract management or as a paralegal preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Credentials include the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member (C.M.) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing mandatory ten-year background investigation that includes employment, driver's license, security threat assessment (STA), and criminal history records check (CHRC), and pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening.

CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
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The following validates my highest level of education

• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/JD

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Please list any specific education, training, or certificates , and years of relevant experiences you've had that would be related to this position. Type N/A if none
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I have the following years of experience or related experience in airport or commercial real estate, property management, contract management or as a paralegal

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• +5 years of experience
• I do not have experience or related experience in airport or commercial real estate, property management, contract management or as a paralegal

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Briefly describe your experience preparing and drafting contracts, contract amendments, agreements, and other legal documents. List N/A if you do not have experience.
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My proficiency with Microsoft Word is at the following level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Expert
• I do not have experience with Word

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I have the following years of supervisory experience

• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 5 years
• 5 or more
• no experience

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Do you have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

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I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

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