Authority Clerk

San Diego International is built upon the vision that every team member has a stake in bringing our “Good Feelings, Nonstop” brand to life for every passenger and fellow employee. Here at the Airport Authority, we love San Diego as much as we love flying, and we see our airport as an extension of the always friendly and sunny city we call home. If you’re looking for a team that values each other, does great work, and most importantly, has a lot of fun along the way, we invite you to apply today.

The Government Relations department is looking for the Authority Clerk, who will play a pivotal role in operations of the Board Services and Records & Information Management, ensuring planning, management, and oversight of all its programs and activities. This individual will serve as the link to the Airport Authority Board of Directors, preparing and coordinating meeting agendas and materials, while adeptly managing the Authority's records and information program in strict adherence to all relevant laws, policies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have proven experience providing policy guidance and professional assistance to board members and executive staff across various levels of the organization. Enjoy a flexible telecommuting schedule (twenty four hours working on site, 2 days remote) while ensuring all reports and materials are reviewed for compliance, completeness, and;

Essential Functions:

• Plans, organizes, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Office of the Authority Clerk; develops, implements and monitors work plans to achieve department mission, goals, and performance measures; develops and directs the implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and standards. 
• Monitors and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and court decisions applicable to areas of responsibility, including parliamentary procedure, the Brown Act, Public Records Act and Political Reform Act.
• Manages, coordinates, and participates in preparing the agenda and supporting documents for meetings of the Board and committees; ensures compliance with legal requirements governing public notice of Board and Committee meetings and the conduct of closed sessions.
• Directs the operations of the Authority-wide Records and Information Management Program in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and best practices, and ensures organizational compliance; manages and monitors responses to Public Records Act requests received by the Authority in consultation with General Counsel.
• Corresponds with and provides support to the Board as it relates to their Authority duties; prepares the official minutes of Board and Committee meetings and public hearings; maintains Board files and records and disseminates all actions including minutes, resolutions, and agreements; directs the Authority’s Conflict of Interest program; ensures timely filing of FPPC documents by members of the Board and applicable staff; and directs ethics training as required.

Competencies:

1. Building Relationships: Builds and maintains rapport with stakeholders, identifies and relates information and problems, champions initiatives and ideas based on mutually acceptable solutions with others of diverse backgrounds.

2. Leadership: Blends people into teams and facilitates employee engagement; fosters open dialogue and defines success in terms of the whole team; shares wins and successes.

3. Communication: Proficiently and tactfully exchange and interpret information verbally and in writing to internal stakeholders, the public, and members of the Board.

4. Interpersonal & Presentation: Seeks and proficiently presents information in writing, verbally and digitally, clearly presents information, facilitates, and persuades others in a group and one-on-one forum.

5.  Strategy & Decision Making: Develops and executes departmental strategies designed to support organizational vision and goal attainment.  Ability to use appropriate judgement and confidentiality in selecting procedures, conducting transactions with other departments, vendors and the public and solving non-routine problems based on experience-based knowledge.

6. Agility & Problem-Solving: Analyzes situation or factors and collaboratively generates alternative solutions, readily adapts behavior or new work methods to evolving and unexpected situations, flexible approach to work situations and manages change.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience**:

• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in managing public governing board support functions or in performing complex analytical studies involving the interpretation of laws and regulations, at least three of which were in a supervisory or management capacity, and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business, public administration, or a closely related field.
• A valid California Class “C” driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• Advanced degree from a master’s program in business, public administration, or closely related field.

• Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) or Master Municipal Clerk (MMC)., ARMA Information Governance (IG), ARMA Essentials of Records and Information Management (RIM), or ARMA
• Certification as a Notary Public.
• Familiarity in governmental setting or public sector operations.

The hiring salary for the Authority Clerk is a minimum of $159,420.

Applications will be accepted through April 25, 2024.

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.

Pay Range for the Authority Clerk is $128,824-$225,442.