City and County of Denver

Chief Executive Officer, Denver International Airport

Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in airport management or similar field
  • Strong strategic and tactical planning skills
  • Ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Track record of ensuring customer satisfaction and service quality

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to enhance airport safety and efficiency
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for airport operations
  • Foster relationships with airlines and concessionaires
  • Oversee the provision of superior services and amenities
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards

Benefits

  • Lifetime monthly pension after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement Plan
  • 140 hours of PTO plus 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day annually
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans starting within 1 month of employment
Full Job Description
The city is seeking a driven, dynamic, results-oriented leader who will employ strategic and tactical leadership to ensure that DEN remains a strong economic engine for the region, while providing safe and efficient facilities and superior services and amenities to airline, passengers, concessionaires, and other airport stakeholders.

This position is an at will, charter position appointed by the Mayor. The salary for this position is $346,975. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service


  • 457B Retirement Plan


  • 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year


  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date


All City and County of Denver Appointee positions will be in-person roles. We believe we can listen better, learn more, and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space. With this in mind, we do our work together in person. We value in-person interactions. Our office is not remote.

Interested applicants must apply through Korn Ferry by emailing your details to [redacted]. Apply by September 11th.
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Agency
Mayor's Office

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$4 billion

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