Program Project Coordinator Senior

Full Job Description

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the North Perry Airport is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Program Project Coordinator Senior for the Aviation Operations Division.

The need currently exists for a dedicated professional to augment the Operations Division Ground Transportation Enforcement team.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

This position will be responsible for specialized ground transportation enforcement activities and must have a deep understanding of the State of Florida Statutes, airport and county ordinances, and non-criminal hearing processes.

The Program Project Coordinator Senior must have the ability to assist with aviation case files and the ability to determine case validity using ordinances, State Statute, Airport Rules and Regulations, Airport Operating Guidelines and internal procedures along with reviewing Broward County SunBiz and other databases.

Additionally, the role encompasses numerous specialized projects.

The Program Project Coordinator Senior also demands the ability to have a thorough understanding and knowledge base of vendor contracts that impact the specialized area.

This position plans, develops, authorizes, implements, and evaluates programs/projects, activities, and services on a large scale with County-wide impact, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.

This position will be heavily involved in conducting research and recommendations for best practices for standard operating procedures (SOPs), county ordinances, citation format changes and technology upgrades.

Furthermore, this position may be responsible for supervising direct subordinates and handling all related paperwork, including Kronos, evaluations, among other items.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing an automated exit lane program along with overseeing or managing construction from a security standpoint within the airport or aviation environment or closely related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences:

Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree

2+ years or more of Ground Transportation Enforcement Operations Experience at a Large Hub International Airport

2+ years or more experience working with airport and Broward County ordinances

2+ years or more of Emergency Tabletop Exercise and Live Drill Planning Experience

1+ year or more of Supervisory Experience

AVIATION NEEDS & REQUIREMENTS
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment - Airfield driving privileges (movement/nonmovement area driving)
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment - Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

All Aviation Operations Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

All candidates must complete an extensive work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Requirements

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.

Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data.Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc.

and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies' needs and business processes.Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments and partnering agencies.Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers.

May oversee the Agency's or sections training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff.Performs related work as assigned.ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIESCoordinates and administers large-scale programs and/or projects related to the overall Airport Operations - Ground Transportation.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reports major activities and issues through various means of communication and periodic meetings.

Maintain effective working relationships with airport tenants, general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and is expected to coordinate and manage operations with considerable independence and initiative.

Communicates effectively, able to read, review, analyze and draft manuals, letters of agreements, standard operating procedures using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.

Work is reviewed through individual and team meetings, reports, and program achievements. Daily duties include:

Qualifications

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

Additional Information

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Strategic Mindset

• Plans and Aligns

• Communicates Effectively

• Situational Adaptability

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.