Airport Operations Specialist
Jefferson County, Colorado
Date: 1 day ago
City: Westminster, CO
Salary:
$26
-
$38.67
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
11/10/24
Division
Airport Division
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for a multi-functional role in an organization that thrives on collaboration, vigor and every-changing challenges. The position requires a self-motivated leader that brings organization, positive energy, and motivation for growth while also keeping focus on the broader dynamic goals for the Airport.
The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for, under general supervision, performing a variety of technical, general operations, surveillance and enforcement duties associated with the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. This role will also perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks associated the operation and maintenance of the airport property and equipment.
The expected hiring rate for this position: $26.00 - $31.00 USD Hourly
Total Base Pay Range: 25.78 - 32.23 - 38.67 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Schedule: Please note the projected schedule for this role is Wednesday-Saturday from 6:30am-5:00pm but requires availability on nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Schedules are subject to change at any time based on Airport needs. Must be available to be on-call for special events and for snow removal operations at any time of day.
Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
Essential Duties
The Airport Operation Specialist will be able to :
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications
Languages:
Category
Maintenance & Trades
11/10/24
Division
Airport Division
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for a multi-functional role in an organization that thrives on collaboration, vigor and every-changing challenges. The position requires a self-motivated leader that brings organization, positive energy, and motivation for growth while also keeping focus on the broader dynamic goals for the Airport.
The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for, under general supervision, performing a variety of technical, general operations, surveillance and enforcement duties associated with the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. This role will also perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks associated the operation and maintenance of the airport property and equipment.
The expected hiring rate for this position: $26.00 - $31.00 USD Hourly
Total Base Pay Range: 25.78 - 32.23 - 38.67 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
Schedule: Please note the projected schedule for this role is Wednesday-Saturday from 6:30am-5:00pm but requires availability on nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Schedules are subject to change at any time based on Airport needs. Must be available to be on-call for special events and for snow removal operations at any time of day.
Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
Essential Duties
The Airport Operation Specialist will be able to :
- Perform routine inspections of all airport property and all aircraft movement areas for FAR-Part 139 compliance and safety. Make work orders and minor airfield maintenance to maintain FAR-Part 139 compliance. Prioritize maintenance operations in the field in limited time-frames. Decide what warrants initiation of work order procedures.
- Identify airport/airfield safety hazards and take correct measures to rectify the situations encountered. Anticipate potential safety hazards and take preventive action to reduce risk to airport users.
- Coordinate and implement airport security programs regulated by the FAA. Provide training to airport tenants, employees of FBO's, flight schools, vendors and contractors and all applicable law enforcement, fire and emergency responders. Decide whether to grant airport access and driving privileges. Make strategic administrative organization and money handling decisions.
- Monitor, respond to and coordinate with Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to enforce all security requirements.
- Provide aircraft fire and crash rescue functions in accordance to FAA regulations along with North Metro Fire District.
- Perform snow removal operations, including strategic planning with snow team call out prediction, performing continuous runway inspections to monitor and report conditions via NOTAMs, and preparation of equipment in advance of snow team arrival.
- Required to be on-call for snow operations at any time of any day. Decide when to initiate snow team call-outs. Prioritize areas of the airport for immediate snow removal and closures. Determine equipment best suited for current conditions.
- Coordinate, monitor and inspect airfield construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal aviation regulations and FAA advisory circulars. Report violations or hazards to the Operations Manager.Mitigate all wildlife hazards associated with the airport in a timely manner. Make decisions pertaining to wildlife hazard mitigation techniques and document filing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED and
- 1 or more years of related work experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Snow removal experience
- Fire-Fighter experience
- Airport operations experience
- Pilot’s license/flight training experience
- Fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Great attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Independent decision-making skills
- Must have a valid driver's license, if you are from out of state, you must have a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date, and you must not have any major violations, nor more than one DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Certificate required within 6 months of hire.
- Must be available to be on-call for special events and available to remove snow from landside and airfield as necessary.
- Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
- Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
- Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .
Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions
- County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or [email protected]
- Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or [email protected]
- Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or [email protected]
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications
Languages:
Category
Maintenance & Trades
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