Rev. 8/97

City of San José

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in the implementation and coordination of a property management program for properties, buildings, and terminals at San Jose International Airport. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Negotiates the terms and conditions of leases, permits, and other agreements with tenants and lessees of such properties as terminal facilities and service outlets relating to auto rental, buses, taxis, limousines, lands, and buildings.
• Implements retail merchandising programs for all terminal space at the Airport, including market research activities, product surveys, feasibility studies, and market testing.
• Conducts research and analysis to ensure the maximum economic utilization of Airport lands and properties.
• Develops and maintains a tenant-relations policy to ensure a favorable working relationship between the Airport administration and its tenants and lessees, including a mechanism for the disposition of tenant complaints.
• Prepares Request for Proposal (RFP) and lease documents; administers RFP and bid procedures in accordance with management policies and applicable law.
• Participates in directing, planning, and coordinating all tenant alterations and modernization projects relating to Airport property.
• Inspects periodically all leased and rented Airport property to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
• Monitors tenant lease compliance with Airport practices, policies, and lease terms and conditions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   This is the journey-level professional property management classification, reporting to the Supervising Property Manager, primarily responsible for activities relating to the implementation of property management policies and procedures. This class is distinguished from Property Manager I in that it has responsibility for administering the RFP and bid process and negotiating the terms and conditions of leases, permits, and other agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS
   Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws and procedures related to the leasing of Airport property, lands, buildings, and terminals.
• Knowledge of retail concession management, retail marketing, and commercial or industrial property leasing.
• Ability to negotiate terms of leases and concession agreements.
• Ability to express oneself, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, representatives of other agencies, and Airport personnel.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and related correspondence.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness in negotiations with tenants and prospective tenants.

• Knowledge of accepted fiscal and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of design, construction techniques, materials, and build out of facilities.
• Ability to collect, analyze, compile, and interpret economic, technical, and statistical data relating to Airport property.
• Ability to use computer and data base systems to track projects and terms and conditions.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant legal material.

Education
   Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Airport Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience
   Three years of progressively responsible experience in airport property management, mall management, industrial property development, or commercial or industrial property leasing.

Acceptable Substitutions
   Additional progressively responsible experience in airport property management, mall management, industrial property development, or commercial or industrial property leasing may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses/Certificates

• Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.
• As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles in performing the job duties.

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