Airport Operations Tech

Introduction

This position Inspects airport facility conditions to ensure safe, efficient airport operations and that maintenance, emergency, and security functions are compatible with local, state, and federal regulations.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this positio n is $27.33 p er hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Six months of airport operations experience and/or aviation training.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/service assignment.

Essential Functions

• Inspects airport facilities on foot, in motor vehicle, or by using the airfield closed circuit television system; reports deficiencies, corrects and/or initiates follow up corrective action.
• Acts as an overnight security presence; monitors and records late night aircraft activity, inventory, and record-based and transient aircraft.
• Maintains detailed written daily operations log/shift summary of inspections, incident reports, and aircraft activity reports. Makes numerous database entries into the aviation database regarding inspections, incidents, landing fees, etc.
• Communicates face-to-face and by radio with airport users including tenants, general public, tower personnel, co-workers, and emergency agencies on airport safety procedures and regulations.
• Responds to airfield incidents/accidents.
• Enforces airfield rules and regulations; investigates and follows up on complaints; issues notices of violation.
• Performs minor maintenance duties in support of the operations/maintenance unit requiring operating equipment and performing manual labor.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .

• Inspect airport facilities on foot, in motor vehicle, or viewing monitors.
• Use construction, maintenance tools, and equipment.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to perform manual labor on an on-going basis.
• Visual and muscular dexterity to operate equipment and two-way radio.
• Drive a motorized cart or vehicle to inspect and secure airport grounds, perform minor maintenance duties, and respond to airfield incidents/accidents.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to darkness, dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Work days, evenings, nights, weekends, mandatory overtime, and holidays.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Drug Screen
• Criminal Background screening
• Motor Vehicle Report

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position 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 position change.
Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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