Salary : $110,590.94 - $154,722.36 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-74271-01
Department: TLMA Aviation
Division: COUNTY AIRPORTS
Opening Date: 08/15/2025
Closing Date: 8/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION
The within the County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) is seeking a TLMA Regional Office Manager.
The TLMA Regional Office Manager reports to the Director of Airports and is responsible for providing administrative supervision and support to paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in airport operations, airport planning, airport construction, field inspections, and airport repairs and maintenance. Other duties include maintaining strong communication and coordination with all appropriate division and county managers; evaluating development plans; providing information to the public; enforcing county rules and regulations for the use of county airports; and coordinating the use of airport property. Additional responsibilities include writing or supervising the writing of leases, requests for proposals (RFPs), and conditions of approval.
Competitive applicants will possess:
• A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in the aviation industry.
• Understanding of the aviation industry, including regulations and trends.
• Knowledge of different types of airport operations, and aviation services.
• Strong networking skills to build relationships with aviation businesses, industry professionals, and relevant stakeholders.
• Research skills to identify potential aviation businesses that align with the goals of County airports.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements and partnerships.
• Ability to create compelling presentations and proposals to showcase the value proposition for aviation businesses.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges and find innovative solutions.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to pivot strategies as needed.
• Understanding of financial concepts related to aviation businesses, such as revenue models, cost structures, and return on investment.
• Genuine enthusiasm and passion for aviation, which can be conveyed to potential partners.
• Knowledge of FAA Airport Compliance Manual 5190.6b and FAA Grant Assurances.
• Experience with real estate contracts, property management, and facilities management as well as tenant compliance.
• Excellent planning, organization and written communication skills.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for multiple county departments, as well as a few distinct TLMA divisions/departments. The departments include: the Transportation, Planning, Building and Safety, and Code Enforcement Departments, the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), the Aviation Division, and TLMA Agency Administration. The portfolio's departments are focused on infrastructure, facilities, and critical services, which are essential to the quality of life, safety, well-being, and public health of Riverside County residents.
Riverside County manages five airports through our Aviation Division: French Valley Airport, Hemet Ryan Airport, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Blythe Airport and Chiriaco Summit Airport.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides administrative supervision and support to paraprofessional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in airport operations, airport planning, airport construction, field inspections, and airport repairs and maintenance.
• Works directly with and serves as a contact point for the designated area County Supervisor and staff to resolve issues identified by the Supervisor; provides leadership for the combined division personnel in a regional office.
• Identifies and implements actions that accomplish the mission, improve the process, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Provide strong communications and coordination with all appropriate division and county managers; evaluates development plans; provides information to the public.
• Monitors landscaping needs and ensures acceptable delivery of service from landscape contractors.
• Writes or supervises the writing of leases, RFPs and conditions of approval.
• Makes field inspections of unusual or sensitive cases; investigates and resolves difficult operational problems.
• Serve as division liaison to the community at large, private industry and other government agencies.
• Enforce county rules and regulations for use of county airports and coordinates usage of airport property.
• Participates in the division budget process, prepares necessary reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate special events, filming and drone usage on airport properties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree preferably in aviation, transportation, planning, public/ business administration, or a related field to the assignment.

Experience: Three years of experience functioning in a managerial, supervisory, or lead capacity within a public works or land management department or organization, of which two years must have included responsibility for providing management or technical supervision of staff engaged in activities in one of the following areas: aviation or transportation.

Other Requirements:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position requires driving to various airport facilities throughout Riverside County.
Knowledge of: Core elements of supervision; personnel management; managerial team building; office practices including computer functions/ applications; principles and methods of evaluating programs and operations; federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures relating to transportation and land management functions; applicable governmental processes; core elements relating to building and safety, land use planning/development and transportation; applicable regional needs relating to transportation and land management; the geographical area which the regional office serves.
Ability to: Plan, organize and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical support staff of a multi-functional regional office; provide independent leadership and high customer satisfaction; creatively formulate solutions within established policies; communicate effectively within a large agency and with a wide range of outside parties; analyze and resolve problems, consolidate independent functioning departments into one efficient and effective regional office; maintain effective working relationships with staff; prepare timely, concise and clear reports; deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations; speak effectively; explain policies and procedures on a variety of issues relating to the operations of a regional office.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next? This recruitment is open to all. Current County of Riverside employees or employees of the County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at [email protected] with any questions regarding this recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at [email protected] or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
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I affirm that my answers to the following questions are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that my answers will be verified with the information I have provided in my application.

• Yes
• No

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I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.) Upload to your applicant account or email to [email protected].

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the County of Riverside?

• Yes
• No

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Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in aviation, transportation, planning, public/business administration, or a related field to the assignment?

• I have my Associates degree
• I have my Bachelors degree
• I have my Masters degree
• I have my Doctorate degree
• None of the above

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Do you possess at least three (3) years of experience functioning in a managerial, supervisory, or lead capacity within a public works or land management department or organization? (Include details on your resume/application)

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience which included responsibility for providing management or technical supervision of staff engaged in activities in one of the following areas: aviation or transportation? (Include details on your resume/application)

• Yes
• No

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How many years of professional experience do you have working in the aviation industry? (Include details on your resume/application)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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How would you rate your knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g., FAA, state, and local regulations)? (Include details on your resume/application)

• Basic - General awareness of regulations but limited practical application
• Intermediate - Have applied regulations in work under supervision
• Advanced - Independently ensured compliance and advised others
• Expert - Developed or led compliance programs, trained staff, or represented an organization on regulatory matters

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How would you rate your overall knowledge of different types of airport operations and aviation services? (Include details on your resume/application)

• Basic - Limited exposure or general awareness
• Intermediate - Hands-on experience in one or more operational areas
• Advanced - In-depth operational knowledge across multiple areas
• Expert - Extensive experience including oversight or management of multiple operational areas

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How would you rate your ability to build and maintain relationships with aviation businesses, industry professionals, and stakeholders? (Include details on your resume/application)

• Basic - Limited interaction with industry stakeholders
• Intermediate - Maintain relationships with a few stakeholders as part of my role
• Advanced - Actively network and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Expert - Build and maintain high-level strategic partnerships that advance organizational goals

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