About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $119,033-$181,526. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
• Yearly Merit Increase
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location

This position will report on site to Denver International Airport Monday-Friday, with some nights, weekends and holidays based on operational needs.

What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

Additionally, as the Director of Parking you can expect to:

• Lead, Coach, and mentors staff. Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Ensures staff is sufficiently knowledgeable and dynamic regarding parking and transportation protocols
• Develop financial and business planning and analysis, including annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to meet business needs of the Denver International Airport. Defines, monitors, and maintains performance metrics for the functional area. Oversees and performs market research in the program area
• Direct, monitor, and implement strategies for the most efficient revenue programs within the airport. Develops and leads the implementation of goals, policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure success.
• Cultivate and maintain the relationship between the airport and internal and external stakeholders. Serves as the city representative with a variety of tenants, public, business, community organizations, elected or appointed officials, and other city entities. Fosters collaborative relationships to the benefit of the airport
• Direct the contract process for program area, including a request for qualifications, request for information, and request for quotes (RFx). Performs lease management of tenants
• Communicate business and work area plans and goals to managers or supervisors to secure buy-in. Reviews, approves, and implements recommended changes to policies and lead the development of process and operational improvements
• Develop goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback, and formally evaluates the work of the employee; provides reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assists staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards
• Resolve sensitive or controversial escalated employee or citizen complaints, including long-term resolutions in problem areas
• Select, train, develop, and evaluate subordinate staff. Makes decisions on hiring, terminations, promotions, and disciplinary actions as required.
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above

About You

What You'll Offer:

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Seven to ten years managing and leading people
• Previous experience using and reporting Microsoft Power BI analytics
• Previous Parking & Transportation experience
• Experience with researching and analyzing data

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field based on a specific position
• Experience: Five years of experience managing in retail, food and beverage, commercial property, car rental, parking and ground transportation businesses, airline affairs, or a related industry
• Equivalency: Two years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• Licensure/Certification: This position requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline:

This position is expected to stay open until 5/29/2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59pm on 5/28/2024 to ensure consideration.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA3150 Airport Commercial Director

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$119,033.00 - $202,356.00

Starting Pay

$119,033-$181,526/Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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