Salary : $130,416.00 - $158,100.80 Annually
Location : Airport - 2000 Airport Road, Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Airport - Operations
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The PositionThis recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) regular, full-time vacancy for the Assistant Airport Manager for the Napa County Airport, a division of the Public Works Department. About the Position: - Pay Range: $62.70/hour (Step 1) - $76.01/hour (Step 5)
- Annual Salary: $130,416/annual (Step 1) - $158,100.80/annual (Step 5)
The Napa County Airport (APC) is an active general aviation airport in the southern area of Napa County. Situated in this world-class wine-growing region and home to renowned wineries, top-ranked restaurants, luxurious spas, and pristine golf links, the Napa Valley is a growing destination for tourism and the sublime wine-loving lifestyle. The Napa County Airport is operated through an enterprise fund, fulfilling its obligations and responsibilities through fees and rents on airport users and not local taxpayers. Hosting two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) and embarking on significant development projects, the airport is committed to grow into its full potential as the "Skyport to Wine Country".
Within the Department of Public Works, it is dedicated to sustaining health, safety, quality of life and protection of natural resources by providing and maintaining public facilities and services in partnership with the community and other public agencies for current and future residents, workers, animals, and visitors of Napa County.
The Assistant Airport Manager assists in the management and administration of the Napa County Airport, which includes multiple work groups with significant depth and complexity. The position participates in developing the Airport's objectives and leads the design and implementation of programs, processes, policies, and procedures to achieve those objectives. The Assistant Airport Manager may also share responsibility for developing, administering, and monitoring associated budgets and serves as acting Airport Manager in the Airport Manager's absence.
The ideal candidate for the
Position Requirements:Education & Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in airport operations management, airport property management, administrative management or business management including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
- Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in airport management, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
License or Certificate:* - Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as either an Accredited Airport Executive, Certified Member, or Airport Operations and General Aviation and Airport Lighting Maintenance is highly desirable.
*Any license, certification, registration, or appointment required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment & Selection Process: Online Application DeadlineBy 5:00 pm PST on Monday, November 30, 2026Supplemental Question Scoring (SME Review)Tentatively the week of November 30, 2026
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview). Oral Exam (Panel Interview)Tentatively the week of December 7, 2026
Establish Eligibility ListTentatively the week of December 7, 2026
Only the most qualified candidates from the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this limited-term classification at Napa County.The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur within 12 months from the eligibility list establishment date.The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.Example of Duties View the full job description including the example of duties for the position below.This classification specification is currently in the process of being reviewed and may be revised.
Disaster Service Workers:Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3101).
Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions:The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best-qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated.
Although your experience and education should relate to your application, your application and resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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Describe in detail your experience working at an Airport. Include airports where you have worked, dates of employment, and your roles and responsibilities. Please do not refer to your resume or any other application materials submitted for the information requested.
03
Describe your professional knowledge and work experience with preparing and editing, business matters being presented to a Board of Supervisors, City Council, or other Airport Authority. In your answer, please highlight your experience with creating resolutions, informational charts, and presentations.
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Using one or more specific examples, describe your professional knowledge and work experience with leading or participating on capital development projects. Where in the steps of a traditional method for project delivery did you gain the most experience?
05
In dealing with the general aviation public, there are customer service expectations even when addressing tenant collections efforts. Please describe your professional knowledge and work experience in addressing tenant collections and providing good customer service throughout the interactions.
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Describe your professional knowledge and work experience with reviewing, recommending, and tracking an operating budget, including capital projects, that is adopted by an elected body similar to a Board of Supervisors, City Council or Airport Authority. In your answer, please highlight your experience with reviewing past record information, charting operating trends, and establishing programmatic priorities.
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Describe your experience leading, supervising, or managing a team. Include team size, your role in the team, your leadership style, and an example of what you and your team were able to accomplish together.
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