Airport Operations Specialist

City of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX April 2, 2018 Customer Service

Airport Operations Specialist position performs airport safety inspections required for airport certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The inspections are a requirement for the airport to maintain its operating certificate. The position’s major objective is to ensure that the airfield is operated and maintained according to the certification requirements of the FAA. This involves monitoring all of the activities occurring on the airfield.

Inspect the airfield to ensure compliance with FAA Parts 139 and 77 and TSAR Part 1542
Conduct inspections of the landside and terminal facilities for safety and security.
Perform wildlife control and SMS functions
Inspect airfield for wildlife hazards and mitigate the hazard; files appropriate FAA and Airport paperwork
Works with the airfield maintenance and electrical sections to ensure that the repairs and routine maintenance are within FAA tolerances
Monitor Airport for compliance with various Federal, State and Local Laws.
Inspect and monitors terminal, landside and tenant leased areas for compliance with Airport rules and regulations and lease terms
Maintains the Airport Emergency Preparedness Plan to ensure that the city and airport plans are compatible and that the airport plan contains current information
Respond to Airport emergencies and responsible for making decisions and coordinating emergency activities as directed by management
May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position requires an Associate’s Degree
Two (2) years of related experience
Must be able to utilize airfield communication equipment and wildlife management tools
Requires experience with Microsoft Office products
Require skills in planning for maintenance and construction that requires working with time pressures and frequent change of tasks as well as performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a noisy environment as well as responding to emergency situations
This position requires working outdoors as well as in the office environment
Must possess or obtain a Texas Hunters License within six (6) months of hire
Requires basic math and computer skill
A valid driver’s license is required
Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver’s license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

Texas Municipal Retirement System – the City offers a 2 to 1 match. Each employee automatically contributes 6% of their total compensation. The City matches 2 dollars for every 1 dollar you contribute.
Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation – 88+ hours per year
Personal leave – 40 hours per year
Sick leave – 96 hours per year
Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
Seven (7) Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
Learning & Development Academy
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive". All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Job opening will close on:

April 30, 2018