Airport Operations Agent - Terminals

Airport Operations Agent
- Terminals

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Operations Agent
- Terminals. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.

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

The Aviation Department, which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Airport Operations Agent. The Airport is operated 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. This position will serve primarily in the Landside/Terminals functional area of the Airport Operations Division. However, it may also include opportunities to work in other functional areas of the Airport Operations Division.

As an Airport Operations Agent you will be responsible for supporting the overall functions of the airport, with duties to include, but not limited to, assisting with various types of emergency responses, responding to incidents and accidents and preparing related reports, ensuring that documentation is both accurate and detailed, assisting customers by answering questions and providing information and guidance/direction, managing and directing large crowds of people, enforcing Airport Rules and Regulations and Broward County Code of Ordinances, monitoring parking and curbside operations, performing security inspections and security related tasks, and providing overall customer service to both internal and external customers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires two (2) years of college level course work in airport management, aeronautical science or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires one (1) year experience in airport operations or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs Seal.

Preferences Associate Degree in Aviation Management or related field. Two (2) years' experience in airport operations or related field.

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area(SIDA) Badge. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

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. Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection…