Airport Leasing Specialist 3 (PCN 252594)
State of AlaskaAbout the role
Posting number: 53760
Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Division: IAD-International Airport Systems Office
Job classification: Airport Leasing Specialist 3
Posting type: Open
Categories: Airports, Economic Development, Business
Summary
RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply
Come join the State of Alaska!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of International Airport Systems Office is looking for an Airport Leasing Specialist 3 in Fairbanks to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of International Airport Systems is looking for an Airport Leasing Specialist 3 at Anchorage International Airport to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
This position oversees the administration, negotiation, and enforcement of complex airport concession agreements to ensure compliance with State statutes, Department regulations, Alaska International Airport System directives, airport policies and procedures, and Federal Aviation Administration requirements. Responsibilities include managing the research and processing of lease applications, presenting recommendations to the Lease Application Review Committee, and overseeing concession agreements through all stages of compliance monitoring, including notifications of provisional compliance, default conditions, methods of cure, and special payment arrangements. The position negotiates and reviews concession agreements, amendments, assignments, and related contractual documents while ensuring alignment with Airport Master Plan objectives, lease guidelines, rental structures, and management directives.
The position serves as the Airport’s primary liaison with concession tenants and provides leadership in resolving complex contractual, operational, and tenant-relations issues. Duties include representing the concession leasing section in difficult contract disputes involving the State and tenants, disputes among tenants, and controversial matters involving terminal use, financial considerations, safety concerns, or political implications. The incumbent provides technical expertise in the preparation and review of concession leasing documents, including insurance requirements, interprets statutes and regulations for implementation into leasing processes, and offers guidance on agreements prepared by other Airport sections to ensure clear and enforceable contract language.
This role also provides project management, fiscal oversight, and litigation support for Airport concession operations. Responsibilities include reviewing terminal and construction plans, building permits, and tenant improvement projects; negotiating and managing tenant relocations; and serving as the leasing team leader in the development and implementation of Tenant Design Standards and Sign Criteria. The position manages concession space utilization data and prepares reports for financial and operational planning purposes. In addition, the incumbent works closely with attorneys, governmental agencies, surveyors, appraisers, and the public to address complex issues such as bankruptcies, environmental concerns, and contract defaults, while maintaining liaison with the Attorney General’s Office, coordinating evidence gathering and contract history investigations, and providing testimony or expert interpretation during legal proceedings as necessary.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The mission of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is to develop, operate, and maintain the Airport for Anchorage, Alaska, and the World. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our depa
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