Airport Operations Specialist -III

Position: Airport Operations Specialist I-III
Job Description

Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Operations Specialist I-III!

Responsibility

Summary:

Responsible for the performance of airport operations on an assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisor:

Airport Operations Supervisor

Supervision Exercised:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities.

* Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing light maintenance duties.

* Performs airside operations activities including, but not limited to identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.

* Performs snow removal operations during assigned shift.

* Skill in the operation of light equipment.

* Working knowledge of common hazards and safety precautions necessary for light equipment operation.

* Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices.

* Ability to perform minor preventative maintenance as required.

* Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.

* Responsible for issuing airport identification badges to all airport users. Conducts AOA Driver's training and Airport Security training.

* Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and NOTAMS as required.

* Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable FAR's and Advisory Circulars.

* Performs weather observations as required.

* Performs Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties and carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).

* Enforces landside parking regulations to include commercial terminal traffic management.

* Conducts thorough terminal inspections and occasionally performs janitorial duties.

* Coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.

* Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.

* Conducts Airport Security related functions to include monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.

* Supports all applicable requirements under all Safety Management Systems (SMS) including tasks, documentation, and written and practical tests.

* Responsible for maintaining customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Williston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.

* Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

* Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in absence of airport management.

* Ability to work at arduous tasks for sustained periods of time in all types of weather conditions.

* Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.

* Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.

NOTE:

The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma; and satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

* Must be 18 years of age.

* Must possess a valid ND Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment and maintain a motor vehicle record compatible with the City's insurance company's criteria.

* Through appropriate training, must be able to operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, snow removal vehicles, mowing equipment, and forklifts.

* Through in-house training or through training arranged by the…