Airport Operations Specialist -III

Airport Operations Specialist I-III

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.

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 City of Williston, must be able to become certified in the following areas:
  • Airport related snow removal technique within 180 days of employment.
  • Operation of snow removal equipment within 180 days of employment.
  • NWS Certified Weather Observer within 180 days of employment.
  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification within 180 days of employment.
• Acquires all licenses and/or certifications currently required, or as may be required, by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform the duties of this classification.
• Individual must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, & holidays.
• Ability to work in and support a teamwork environment.
• Strong computer skills with ability to effectively utilize programs such as…