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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To obtain direction regarding the roles, responsibilities and reporting
relationships for the position of Executive Director of the Collier County Airport
Authority; approve the formal position description for recruitment purposes and
authorize the appointment of an interim Director
OBJECTIVE: To secure direction from the Board of County Commissioners on essential
functions of the position of Executive Director - Airport Authority, including reporting
relationship, allowing a search committee to commence the recruitment process, secure and
interview candidates and recommend a suitable candidate to fill the upcoming vacancy in the
position.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the November 10, 2009, Board meeting, the Airport Authority asked
the County Commission to consider a recommendation to approve and authorize the Authority
to begin a search for a new Executive Director due to the resignation of the current Executive
Director, Theresa Cook. Specifically, the Authority sought Board authorization to contract with
an external recruitment firm to identify qualified candidates for this vacancy and to consider the
appointment of an existing member of the Collier County Airport Authority Board to serve in the
capacity of Interim Director during the period of the candidate search.
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In the discussion period that followed, the Board weighed a number of factors to determine
whether this was the appropriate time to approve the item and authorize a search to begin. In
summary, rather than approving the item as recommended, the Board asked staff to bring back
the following for review at the meeting of December 1, 2009:
(1) Based on the Collier County Airport Authority Board's recommendation for an Interim
Director, ask the Board of County Commissioners to approve an appointment to this
position while an external search is conducted;'
(2) Consider whether the essential functions and responsibilities of the position need to be
re-evaluated to meet the needs of the organization now and into the future; and
(3) Provide factors for a recruitment profile, including essential functions for the position
from which a candidate search can be started.
At a meeting held on Friday, November 20, 2009, the Collier County Airport Authority Board
convened, with one item for discussion being item VIII.D., to adopt Resolution No. 10-08
appointing an individual to serve in the interim, beginning December 7, 2009 and selting the
salary for the individual selected. During this meeting, the Airport Authority Board appointed
Debra Brueggeman, an existing employee of the Airport Authority, to fill the interim role.
Staff has researched and outlined below a number of options for consideration in defining the
various roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships between the BCC, the Airport Authority
and the Executive Director. It is important to note that further study may be required based on
the direction provided by the BCC, as it is necessary to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration and Federal regulations, Florida Statutes, and amend or update County
Ordinances, Airport Authority Administrative Code and/or the Collier County Classification
Specification for the essential functions of the position as needed.
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Qption #1: Maintain the current structure of the Airport Authority with no changes to the
functions or duties of the Executive Director as outlined in the classification specification (as
attached), with the Collier County Airport Authority Board recruiting, interviewing, selecting and
recommending a candidate to the BCC for approval. This option is consistent with Ordinance
No. 04-03 (Collier County Airport Authority Ordinance) and therefore no changes are necessary.
With acceptance of this option, a subcommiltee appointed by the Airport Authority Board to
select an Executive Director will review all applicant submissions, rank the applicants and make
its recommendations to the Authority. At a noticed meeting, the Authority will vote on the
selection, and if approved, the Authority Chairman will negotiate a proposed employment
agreement with the selected candidate, inclusive of salary. Upon completion of the
negotiations, the Authority will vote to accept the proposed agreement; once approved, the item
will be placed on the agenda of the Board of County Commissioners. Upon final acceptance by
the BCC, the offer will be extended to the individual selected.
.Qption #2: Research changes to the Collier County Airport Authority Ordinance and/or Airport
Authority Administrative Code amending the reporting relationship of the Executive Director,
Airport Authority, situating the position similar to that of the County Community Redevelopment
Agency Board's Executive Directors and having the position report directly to the Board of
County Commissioners, acting as the Collier County Airport Authority Board, with the current
Authority serving the new Board in an advisory capacity.
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W~h acceptance of this option, it would be necessary to review the existing ordinance and
administrative code, and make adjustments to the powers, functions and duties afforded to
members of the Authority. Following adoption of any changes to the ordinance or code, the
appropriate steps would be taken to complete recruitment in accordance with the changes.
.Qption #3: Research changes to the Collier County Airport Authority Ordinance and/or Airport
Authority Administrative Code amending the reporting relationship of the Executive Director,
Airport Authority, situating the position similar to that of a County Manager's Agency Director
position, having the pQsition report directly to the County Manager, or his designee.
With acceptance of this option, it would be necessary to review the existing ordinance and
administrative code, and potentially make adjustments to the powers, functions and duties
afforded to members of the Authority. Following adoption of any changes to the ordinance or
code, the appropriate steps would be taken to complete recruitment in accordance with the
changes.
.Qption #4: Research the feasibility of outsourcing the entire Airport Authority function, inclusive
of the Executive Director and all staff.
With acceptance of this option, it would be necessary to review the existing ordinance and
administrative code, and potentially make adjustments to the powers, functions and duties
afforded to members of the Authority. Following adoption of any changes to the ordinance or
code, the appropriate steps would be taken to contract for the professional services of an
Executive Director and Airport staff.
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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: How to proceed is a policy decision. Each option as set forth
above may be accomplished in a legally sufficient manner. Once an option is selected by the
Board, the County Attorney's Office will work with staff on the documents that are necessary to
implement the Board's decision - JBW
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FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impact for recruitment of a new Executive Director of the Airport
Authority is unknown at this time; to be determined based on the direction provided by the BCC.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board:
1. Direct the County Manager to proceed with one of the 4 options listed in the
considerations section of this executive summary, or provide an alternative direction.
2. Depending on which option is selected, direct the County Manager to bring back the
appropriate document(s) for the Board's subsequent approval and further direction.
3. Ratify the actions taken by the Airport Authority on November 20, 2009 in their adoption
of Airport Authority Resolution No. 10-08 to appoint Debra Brueggeman in an interim
status in the position of Manager - Airport, beginning December 7, 2009, continuing until
a permanent Executive Director is hired or the date the Board of County Commissioners
implements an alternative to hiring a permanent Executive Director.
PREPARED BY:
Winona Stone, Assistant to the County Manager
Amy Lyberg, Director, Human Resources
Jennifer B. White, Assistant County Attorney
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Date:
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To obtain direction regarding the roles, responsibilities and reporting relationships for the
position of Executive Director of the Collier County Airport Authority; approve the formal
position description for recruitment purposes and authorize the appointment of an interim
Director. (Winona Stone, Assistant to the County Manager.)
12/1/2009 9:00:00 AM
Item Number:
Item Summary:
Prepared By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
County Managers Office
11/23120093:10:08 PM
Approved By
Jennifer White
Assistant County Attorney
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County Attorney
County Attorney
11/23/20094:30 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
ManagemenUBudget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management &
Budget
Office of Management & Budget
11124120099:45 AM
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Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
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11/24120099:57 AM
Approved By
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Leo E. Ochs, Jr.
County Manager
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County Managers Office
County Managers Office
1112412009 5:45 PM
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Code: 19203
Grade:
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CLASSIFICA nON SPECIFICA nON
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to administer, plan, direct and oversee all matters pertaining to the safe and
efficient operation, maintenance, and development of the Marco Island, Immokalee and Everglades City Airports; to
provide professional, effective and efficient public service assistance to the general public; to manage a Foreign Trade
Zone for Collier County; and to manage an Airport Industrial Park at Immokalee Regional Airport.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not
exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Selects, supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work,
counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; develops and oversees staff scheduling
requirements.
Conceives and prepares recommendations regarding policies, rules and regulations, directives, programs, agreements,
leases and contracts and other documents, which may require the consideration, action or approval of the Airport
Authority (the Authority).
Implements the directives of the Authority with regard to all matters concerning the operations and functions of the
Authority.
Develops the annual budget for all airports; oversees and administers budgetary expenditures. Determines airport
capital improvement needs and oversees projects.
Prepares and administers the F ive- Year Master Plan, Annual Work Program, and Annual Report for the consideration,
amendment and approval of the Authority. Develops and implements the Airport Development Program and grant
funding program. Formulates and implements the Foreign Trade Zone for Collier County.
Ensures compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) airport safety policies and regulations; oversees compliance with all Environmental Protection Agency,
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and County regulations regarding fuel storage and fueling operations.
Gathers information on new trends in the field of aviation.
Manages the Authority's relationships with all regulating agencies such as FAA, FDOT, U.S. Fish & \\lildlife,
Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission, AmlY Corp of Engineers,
Economic Development Administration (FDA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Develops and implements airport marketing plans and promotional programs to the aviation community and citizens of
Collier County.
Ensures that the terms of al] tenant leases are adhered to by the lessees.
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Collier County, Florida. Executive Director - Airport Authority
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Maintains accurate financial airport files and financial records for all Authority activities.
Conducts presentations and briefings for civic groups and the Board of County Commissloners.
Operates a computer, printer, adding machine, aircraft, aircraft tug/tow bars, painting machine, tractor bush hog, or
other equipment as necessary. to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet,
database, or other system software.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or
hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Airport Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by five
years of progressively responsible experience in airport functions and operations including operational, maintenance,
supervisory and administrative experience and two years of Foreign Trade Zone operations, Airport Industrial Park
development and management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides
the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Pilot License.
Accredited airport executive certification preferred. Fingerprinting required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in
determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision
of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy. .
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring
significant internal and external interaction.
~ment. Machinery. Tools. and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data
and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perfonn addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to
calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may
include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate
surface areas, volumes, weight.;;;, and measures.
Functional Reasonin2:: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several
concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities
that can span one or several work units.
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Collier County, Florida. Executive Director - Airport Authority
Situational Reasonioe:: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control
and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
Leadershi!!:
Customer Service:
Financial Accountabilitv:
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort io sedentary to light work, but which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5- to pounds). Tasks
may involve extended periods of time sitting at workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.
Many tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, air traffic hazards, or bright/dim light.
Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County
will provide reasonable accommodations to qual{fied indi\'iduals with disabilities and encourages both proJpectil'e and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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RESOI.UTION NO. 10-08
RESOLUTION OF THE COLliER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DEBRA BRUEGGEMAN TO FILL THE
VACANT POSITION CREATED BY THE RESIGNA nON OF THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECfOR, THERESA COOK, ON AN INTERIM BASIS.
WHEREAS. the Collier County Airport Authority (Authority) Executive Director.
Theresa Cook, tendered her resignation on October 21, 2009; and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director's resignation is effective December 4, 2009;
WHEREAS, it is important that this vacancy be filled in the interim to maintain
continuity and flow of the Authority's business; and
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WHEREAS. the interim period is
Executive Director commences employment.
to begin December 7, 2009 until a new
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE COLLIER
COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY, that the Authority:
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1. approves the appointment of Debra Brueggeman to fill the vacant position
created by the resignation of the Executive Direetor, Theresa Cook, on an
interim basis; and
2. authorizes the Authority Chairman to work with the Human Resources
Department to set satisfactory compensation during the interim period.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by affmnative'majority vote of the Collier
County Airport Authority this 20th day of November 2009.
COLLiER COlNTY AIRPORT At..:THORfTY
COLLIER C()tJ1)IT):. FLOR!9X
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