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More Than 10,000 Phoenix Government Jobs Added

More than 10,000 Phoenix government jobs were added last month. Visit http://phoenix.jobing.com/cat/government to learn more.

During September, Arizona's unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the second month in a row, which is only slightly higher than the national average of 9.6 percent. The Phoenix area had an unemployment rate of 9.1 percent in August.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area had a total non-farm employment of 1,704,500 workers during September, which is up from 1,693,500 workers during August and a .9 percent increase from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The government industry accounted for the majority of the area's monthly employment gains, adding 10,600 jobs during September, for a current total of 235,800 workers. Only four other industries managed to add jobs over the month.

The professional and business services industry increased by 2,500 jobs to 281,400 workers; while the financial activities industry added 1,400 jobs for a total of 134,300 workers; the construction industry grew by 600 jobs to 88,600 workers, and the education and health services industry rose by 300 jobs to 231,000 workers.

Employment in the mining and logging industry remained even over the month with 2,900 jobs.

The professional and business services industry, which grew by 4.8 percent between September 2009 and September 2010, saw the biggest employment increase on a yearly basis. That was followed by the mining and logging industry, which increased by 3.6 percent over the year.

Three other industries experienced a yearly increase in employment, including: trade, transportation and utilities by 3.2 percent to 359,400 jobs; education and health services by 2.8 percent; and leisure and hospitality by 1.1 percent to 169,500 jobs.

The information industry lost the most jobs between September 2009 and September 2010, as its workforce declined by 5 percent to 26,800 employees.

Other industries that experienced an over-the-year drop in employment include:

• Other services by 3.2 percent
• Financial activities by 2.5 percent
• Government by 2.5 percent
• Construction by 2.4 percent
• Manufacturing by 1.7 percent

Industries that lost workers over the month include: other services by 1,900 jobs; leisure and hospitality by 1,600 jobs; manufacturing by 600 jobs; information by 200 jobs; and trade, transportation and utilities by 100 jobs.

San Antonio Government Jobs for Airport Managers

Are you looking for San Antonio government jobs? If so, check out what it takes to be an airport manager, which is just one of the many positions available.

An airport manager is typically responsible for performing professional administrative and supervisory work in the management, operation, and maintenance of a General Aviation Reliever Airport. They also may direct the supervision of staff at the airport.

The day-to-day duties of an airport manager may include:

• Assisting in the negotiation and administration of contracts, leases, and other agreements for the use of airport land and buildings.
• Coordinating the work of federal, city, and other agencies involved in airport operations.
• Directing and supervising the work of airport maintenance and clerical personnel.
• Developing the annual operating budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Inspecting runways, taxiways, aprons, and airport perimeter for safety and security purposes.
• Making decisions on runway and taxiway openings and closings.
• Supervising and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Responding to airport emergencies that happen after hours.
• Acting as on-site commander after airport accidents and incidents.
• Participating in the development of airport expansion and construction planning.
• Attending meetings with business owners and citizens to provide information and solve problems.
• Developing reports and presentations for management and officials.
• Performing related duties and fulfilling other responsibilities as required.

In order to become an airport manager, applicants must have a bachelor's degree focused on business administration, aviation management, or a related field from an accredited college or university. They also should have four years of experience or a combination of education and experience.

The City of San Antonio further prefers that applicants for airport manager positions be an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives or be willing to obtain the accreditation within one year of employment.

Employees also may be required to let an employer check background stats about them.

San Antonio Government Jobs

There are plenty of opportunities for those considering San Antonio government jobs.

San Antonio's government industry employed 158,300 workers during December 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is up from 158,200 workers during November and a 2.4 percent increase from December 2008.

The city, which operates by a City Council and manager form of government, is divided into 10 council districts to ensure equal population distribution. Each district elects one person to serve as a council member, while the mayor is elected citywide, according to Wikipedia.

Each council member is elected to serve a two-year term and is limited to four terms total. Council members earn $20 per meeting, while the mayor is paid $4,000 per year, causing most council members to work full-time jobs in addition to their positions with the city.

The council is responsible for appointing a city manager, who handles all the day-to-day operations of San Antonio. The council functions as the city's legislative body, with the city manager acting as chief executive.

Julian Castro currently serves as the mayor, while Sheryl Sculley serves as the city manager. San Antonio's 10 districts are currently represented by:

• District 1 - Mary Alice P. Cisneros
• District 2 - Ivy R. Taylor
• District 3 - Jennifer V. Ramos
• District 4 - Philip A. Cortez
• District 5 - David Medina, Jr.
• District 6 - Ray Lopez
• District 7 - Justin Rodriguez
• District 8 - W. Reed Williams
• District 9 - Elisa Chan
• District 10 - John G. Clamp

Because San Antonio is not surrounded by independent suburbs, as most large cities are, it has the ability under Texas law to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction over nearby unincorporated land. The city can direct growth and zoning in the outlying area.

San Antonio also operates CPS Energy, its own electric and gas utility company. The Texas Department of Transportation operates the San Antonio District Office in the city.

When it comes to the federal government, San Antonio is located in several national congressional districts. The city is currently represented by senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn, as well as representatives Charlie Gonzalez, Lamar Smith, Ciro Rodriguez and Henry Cuellar.