Airport Property Specialist I

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has openings for Airport Property Specialists in two specialized areas: Aviation Management and Revenue Development. The highly organized, flexible, goal-oriented individuals will perform a variety of functions related to the activities and contractual agreements of aviation-related tenants.

Aviation Management specializes in leasing and property management for SFO’s tenants including airlines, aviation support providers, airline & fuel consortiums, and government agencies. Ideal candidate has knowledge of aviation industry tenants and experience with leasing and managing commercial properties.

Revenue Development & Management (RDM) specializes in management and business development to support SFO’s retail and concession tenants to increase profitability. Ideal candidate has experience with commercial leasing for retail stores, restaurants, and other passenger services. To learn more about this opportunity and apply, visit: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=Hglko4

We are currently hiring for multiple positions for the Aviation Management Office, and Revenue Development & Management Office. The position descriptions are as follows:

I. Aviation Management Office :

The essential functions of this position include:

• Manage aviation-related tenant activities and properties including airport terminals, land, office buildings, warehouse facilities, hangars, fuel systems and off-airport leases in conjunction and coordination with other airport departments.
• Create, negotiate, and manage compliance of contracts governing space and operations of aviation-related tenants; Types of agreements include leases, operating agreements, space and business permits, MOA’s, easements, ects.
• Prepare contracts, reports, letters, billing system entries and other documentation as required.
• Foster strong professional working relationships with airline management, corporate executives, aviation support service managers, and multiple airport divisions to complete transactions, special projects and solve operational or day-to-day issues.
• Identify/promote the highest and best use of airport properties or spaces to maximize airport revenue.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 9206 Airport Property Specialist I

II. Revenue Development & Management Office:

The essential functions of this position include:

• Manage Concession tenant activities and properties including airport terminals, rental car facilities, fast charging stations and off-airport leases such as the Centralized Receiving and Distribution Center in conjunction and coordination with other airport departments.
• Draft and administer proposals of use, bid packages, leases, permits and other documents relative to concession opportunity sites: negotiate with prospective tenants in the development of bidding guidelines for the awarding of concession contracts, adhering to Commission guidelines and standards in order to maximize potential income and minimize costly alterations to ensure that property is used for activities which conform with codes, policy and developmental strategy; prepare drafts for form and content before submission to management and the Airport's General Counsel; coordinate closely with legal counsel and other staff as appropriate in matters of lease preparation and litigation; prepares Commission packages for management review and approvals.
• Manage and administer active agreements: for compliance with Airport policies, procedures and lease terms; inspects properties on a regular basis to ensure compliance with lease terms, Airport and life/safety practices; prepares and monitors maintenance work requests; contact tenants regarding timely and correct payments and resolving delinquent payments; monitors tenant improvement programs for new and existing tenancies, including design review; manages transition of possession of leased premises.
• Prepare contracts, reports, letters, billing system entries and other documentation as required.
• Maintains and foster landlord-tenant relationship: as primary contact with tenants, maintain regular communication with tenants; assist tenants through suggestions in merchandising, facility development, and solve operational or day-to-day issues.
• Identify/promote the highest and best use of airport properties for spaces to maximize airport revenue.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Perform other functions outlined in the 9206 Airport Property Specialist I

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND

Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the areas appropriate to the assigned position. These areas may include but are not limited to: market research; evaluation of economic feasibility of leases; the management and leasing of: commercial properties, retail properties, passenger services and advertising, food and beverage concessions, airport/aviation industry tenants, air passenger support services, airline operations, or air cargo operations.

Note: Residential property management experience is not qualifying.

Substitution: Additional qualifying full time work experience (2,000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equal 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.

Special Condition: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Note: The special condition is required for positions only at the Aviation Management Division.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in leasing and management of airport or commercial real estate properties.
• Experience in management of airport concessions, airline or aviation support services operations and contracts.
• Understanding of complex lease terms and financial analyses.