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1 The AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) is a modern, award winning aviation facilityoperated by the City of Temple. The 2017 airportoperating budget was approximately $ Airport is considered one of Temple's mostvital assets. It is recognized as a major role in thestability of Central Texas' economy and enjoys the support of Temple'sresidents and citizens throughout the region. Wehave a positive "can do" attitude and feel proud toserve the residents of Central is located along Texas State Highway 36( Airport Road), approximately five miles northwestof downtown Temple. TPL is one of threepublic use airports in Bell County, Texas. TPL isclassified as a regional general aviation Airport bythe FAA and supports regional economies byconnecting communities to regional and nationalmarkets. The Airport consists of excellent runway andtaxiway facilities, ILS and RNAV approaches,Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facilities, ageneral aviation terminal facility, ample freeparking, aircraft parking aprons, 74 T-hangarsand ample land for development.

2 The airportoperates an Automated Weather ObservationStation. The Airport is free of obstructions; andexcept for a few days, not adversely affected bypoor weather Airport is the sole provider of aviation fuelsand provides full service fueling as well as 24-hour self-service fuel facilities. Specializedservice operators based on the Airport provideflight instruction, aircraft maintenance, avionicsrepair and installation and other aviation relatedservices. TPL operations include military fixedwing and rotary wing traffic from nearby 2 The Airport ( )Of the 948 acres that make up Airport property,most of the developed property (429 acres) isutilized for airfield operations purposes (runways,taxiways, safety areas, and navigational aids). Otherexisting land uses include the general aviation-related or revenue support landside developmentsincluding the terminal area, aircraft storage hangars,and landside aircraft movement areas (taxilanesand aprons/ramps).

3 General aviation/revenuesupport uses account for 95 acres of Airportproperty. The remaining 424 acres of Airportproperty are either vacant or the 12-month period ending February 29, 2016,the Airport had 48,276 to 53,798 aircraft operations,an average of 132 per day to 147 per day: 85%general aviation and 15% military. Fast Facts State Airport of the Year State Airport Manager of the Year SW Region FAA Airport Safety Award (only GA Airport ) National Customer Service Award (1 of 27 in United States) 99% Rating on Quality Control Inspection (highest rating in Texas)p a g e 3 The CommunityTemple, Texas, is ideally situated along the CentralTexas technology corridor with San Antonio and Austinto the south, and Dallas and Fort Worth to the accessible by road or air, Temple is located onInterstate 35 with convenient access to US Highway190 and State Highways 36, 53, and 95, and is hometo Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport .

4 Aprincipal city in the Killeen-Temple- Fort HoodMetropolitan Statistical Area, which has an estimatedpopulation of 428,000, Temple covers squaremiles and offers an exceptional quality of life toapproximately 79,286 was founded in 1881 by theGulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe RailroadCompany to fulfill the need for a town ata major junction point to provide servicesfor railroad equipment and passengers. TheCity was chartered in 1907, and named forBernard Moore Temple, the chief engineer who builtthe railroad tracks through Bell offers the conveniences of a largemetropolitan city while retaining a charming, smalltown atmosphere. The community enjoys a diverseeconomy with a strong and thriving billion-dollarbusiness sector comprised of a strong industrial baseof manufacturing, medical services, and education. Ahome to visionaries and dreamers who see thefulfillment of their aspirations, Temple offers a brightfuture for growth and is recognized by the national medicalcommunity as a leading healthcare provider with twomajor hospitals calling the community home.

5 The $ Baylor Scott & White Health System and theOlin E. Teague Veterans Hospital combined employapproximately 10,000 medical professionals andprovide high-quality healthcare to the local, state, andinternational community. Additionally, the TempleHealth and Bioscience District, established in 2003,was the first such district in Texas devoted to thedevelopment and creation of health and bioscience /biotechnology and visitors alike have abundant optionsfor cultural and recreational pursuits. The CulturalActivities Center hosts professionally producedmusical, theater, lecture, and concert series, as wellas symphony and orchestra performances with theCentral Texas Orchestral Society. ( )p a g e 4 The Community ( )New gallery exhibitions and openings take place eachmonth promoting local and regional arts and Civic Theatre, with a full-time professional staff,performs six main-series productions each year, alongwith other special presentations.

6 The Temple SymphonyOrchestra features local, national, and internationalartists performing classical music, pop, and jazz. Temple has 58 developed parks and special-usefacilities, featuring athletic fields, picnic pavilions,horseshoe and washer pits, splash pads, playgrounds,dog park, skate park, community garden, outdooramphitheater, and over 18 miles of trails. Golfers enjoyseveral courses including Sammons Golf Links andWildflower Country Club, as well as disc golf coursesavailable at Lions Park and South Temple Park. Watersports and recreation are readily available in Temple withthree splash pads, three outdoor swimming pools, aheated indoor pool offering year-round swimming,fitness, and therapeutic classes, and several fitness andactivity centers and a water park. Belton Lake is locatedjust west of Temple and is a great place for camping,picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, and offers a wide variety of homes in a broad rangeof styles, sizes, and prices, from historical Victorianshowplaces, restored turn of the century mansions, andcharming 1930s and 40s bungalows, to morecontemporary houses, executive homes, and familyfriendly neighborhoods.

7 Affordable apartments, gardenhomes, and quality retirement complexes round out thecity s comfortable, yet diverse lifestyle. The averagehome price in Temple is $151,319, and the medianhousehold income is $47, needs in Temple are served by four schoolsdistricts. Temple ISD serves 8,500 students in EarlyChildhood through Grade 12 across 15 campuses andfeatures an International Baccalaureate ISD offers quality education to 10,500 students inEarly Childhood through Grade 12 on 15 portions of the community are served by AcademyISD and Troy ISD, each serving 1,300 students in EarlyChildhood through Grade those seeking higher education, there are severaloutstanding colleges and universities located in andnearby Temple, including Temple College, TempleCollege Community Education, Texas A&M HealthScience Center & College of Medicine, University ofMary Hardin-Baylor, Texas A&M University CentralTexas, Central Texas College, Texas State TechnicalCollege, Baylor University, and the University of Texas a g e 5 The PositionThe Airport Directorwill direct, manage, supervise,and coordinate the programs and services of theDraughon-Miller Airport .

8 To coordinate assignedactivities with other City departments, divisions, andoutside agencies; and to provide highly responsibleand complex administrative support to the CityLeadership. Demonstrate complex professional,administrative, and regulatory work directing theoperations of the regional Airport Director:1. Assumes management responsibility for allservices and activities of the Airport , within fullcompliance of local, state and federal Airport policies and and analyzes problem areas andprovides corrective Provides supervision, direction, and technicaladvice to Airport . Select, train, motivate andevaluate Airport personnel; provide or coordinatestaff training; work with employees to correctdeficiencies; implement discipline and terminationprocedures. Plans, supervises, and monitors thework of subordinates; assign work activities,projects and programs; review and evaluate workproducts, methods and procedures. Providestimely, accurate and thorough PerformanceReviews for supervised Manages and participates in the developmentand administration of the Airports annual budget;directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing,projects, equipment, materials, and supplies;directs the monitoring of and approveexpenditures; directs and implementsadjustments as Develops and implements Airport capitalimprovement plans; coordinates all capitalimprovement planning with FAA and TxDotAviation; prepares federal grant requests forairport capital improvements; coordinates majorexpansion projects with contract Manages and participates in the developmentand implementation of goals, objectives, policies,and priorities for assigned programs includingcustomer service, maintenance of airportequipment, and grounds security; recommends,within Departmental policy, appropriate serviceand staffing levels.

9 Recommends and administerspolicies and proceduresp a g e 6 The Position ( )6. Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiencyand effectiveness of service delivery methods andprocedures; assesses and monitors work load,administrative and support systems, and internalreporting relationships; identifies opportunities forimprovement and reviews with the City Manager;implements Develops and implements strategies for maintainingairport customer bases and ensuring a positivebusiness atmosphere; designs marketing outreachefforts for potential business growth; solicitssuggestions from Coordinates between the Airport and firmscontracted for Airport construction, repair, or serviceprojects; supervises compliance of contractors andtenants with environmental and safety requirementswhile operating on Airport Provides responsible staff assistance to the CityCouncil, City Manager; prepares and presents staffreports and other necessary a complete job description, click QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a bachelor s degreefrom an accredited college or university and five (5)years experience in Airport management andoverseeing Airport operations including two (2)years of supervisory or administrativeresponsibilities.

10 Salary & CompensationThe salary range for this position is $100,000 to$125,000 with an attractive benefitpackage. How to Apply:To apply online, please click here. p a g e 7 Project ManagerMatt Deadline: Open until fill