What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Specialist position at County of Volusia?
NOTE: THIS IS A CONTRACTED POSITION, LOCATED AT THE DAYTONA BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE(S) WILL BE EMPLOYED THROUGH A THIRD PARTY VENDOR AND INELIGIBLE FOR COUNTY OFFERED BENEFITS.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Selected candidates will need to complete an application for employment, Airport ID application, submit fingerprints and driver's license for a full Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and driver's license validation. Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and all other background checks. The application and screening process may take between one (1) and three (3) weeks to complete pending the results of background checks and screening.
The Airport Operations Specialist assists with monitoring Airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements to ensure safety and efficient operations. Primary duties of this position will be limited to maintenance of airfield surface markings; other illustrated duties will be limited. The bulk of the daily work for this position will involve the manual labor associated with pressure washing, grinding and painting of airfield markings. For employment consideration please send resume to Michael Eggleston MEggleston@flydab.com
NOTE: Position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and before, during and after severe weather conditions. (NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them.)
Equipment Utilized
Having met the minimum qualifications, the preferred candidate will have
Licenses and Certifications Required
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Ability to talk and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate a motorized vehicles, distinguish airfield signage and marking colors, and/or review diagrams. Able to lift and carry, push, pull, up to 75 pounds (e.g. airfield lighted Xs, sand bags, roofing shingles and barricades); stand, walk, climb, reach, handle, finger dexterity.
Environmental Demands: Extended periods of inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, wind, rain and cold. May be exposed to chemicals, insects, odors, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend reports, blueprints, layouts, safety instructions, directions, procedures, memos, letter, project directions, work orders, financial statements. Ability to perform basic math and arithmetic. Ability to understand and speak clearly and concisely in English to relay information to other workers and laymen. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Selected candidates will need to complete an application for employment, Airport ID application, submit fingerprints and driver's license for a full Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and driver's license validation. Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and all other background checks. The application and screening process may take between one (1) and three (3) weeks to complete pending the results of background checks and screening.
The Airport Operations Specialist assists with monitoring Airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements to ensure safety and efficient operations. Primary duties of this position will be limited to maintenance of airfield surface markings; other illustrated duties will be limited. The bulk of the daily work for this position will involve the manual labor associated with pressure washing, grinding and painting of airfield markings. For employment consideration please send resume to Michael Eggleston MEggleston@flydab.com
NOTE: Position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and before, during and after severe weather conditions. (NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them.)
- Assists with event set up and tear down.
- Assists with the opening and closing of airfields to include setting barricades, airfield lighted Xs, sandbags, flags and lights.
- Assists with maintaining airfield surface markings to include pressure washing, removal or grinding of old markings and application of new markings.
- Assists Airport Security with monitoring non-badge workers while inside the Air Operations Area (AOA).
- Assists with wildlife mitigation and carrying out the Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan safely and effectively.
- Assists with the routine inspection and maintenance of Airport Operations vehicles and equipment.
- Documents and maintains daily logs and records of work performed and materials used.
- Monitors terminal and airside construction projects, events, and security.
- May be required to travel out of county for training purposes.
- May operate motor vehicles to include towing of trailers.
- May operate a motor vehicle to include transporting employees and/or general public.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Equipment Utilized
- Small lawn tractor
- 13 and 25 passenger bus
- Various model passenger vehicles (pick-up, sedans, mini-vans, SUVs)
- ATVs and utility vehicles
- Enclosed 25' paint trailer
- 10" pavement grinder
- 4'000 psi pressure washer
- Tow behind jet blower
- Tow behind foreign object debris (FOD) sweeper
- Lawn weed trimmer
- Golf carts
- 20' flatbed trailers
- Airhorns/bullhorns
- Low profile barricades
- Light propane gas cannons
- Handheld power tools (drills)
- Handheld tools (hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, shovels, rakes, etc.)
- Portable generators
- Portable air compressor
- Backpack blowers
- Portable light carts and lighted runway signs
- Office equipment (printer, fax, copier, computer, telephone, etc.)
- Portable laser light
- Thermal camera
- Handheld fire extinguisher
- Tilt and roll 125 lb fire extinguisher
- Aircraft luggage belt loader
- Aircraft tug
- Aircraft push-back tractor
- Portable aircraft ground power unit
- Portable aircraft conditioned air unit
- Aircraft luggage cart
- Aircraft air-start
- Portable handheld radios
- Base station radios
- Aircraft tow bars
- Aircraft portable stairs (powered & unpowered)
- Highway/airfield painting machine
- Line driver
- Aircraft lavatory cart
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older, eligible to work in the United States, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass a criminal history record check and security threat assessment.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license during employment.
- Must be able to operate and communicate clearly in English on airfield and portable radios.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions without restriction.
Having met the minimum qualifications, the preferred candidate will have
- A valid Florida commercial Driver's License [CDL] with passenger endorsement.
- Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access]
- At lease one [1] year's experience in painting various roadway or airfield markings.
- At least one [1] year's experience in airport operations , or an Associate's degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Airfield Management, or two [2] years military airfield experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required
- Must obtain Airport Perimeter Service Road/Non-Movement Area driver certification/endorsement within ten (10) days of initial performance of duties.
- Must obtain Airport Airfield Ground Vehicle Operator driver certification / endorsement within (6) months of initial performance of duties.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
- Must obtain Trusted Agent endorsement within (6) months of initial performance of duties.
For employment consideration please send resume to Michael Eggleston MEggleston@flydab.com
- Knowledge of Airport operating procedures to include airside and landside operations.
- Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations which apply to the use of Airport facilities, property, and land use agreements.
- Ability to work without close supervision and make independent judgments based on established policies and safety standards.
- Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress environment during emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Proficient in the use of computers, electronic devices, and associated software to disseminate critical information to Airport supervision, tenants, and outside agencies
- Ability to organize and maintain electronic based records; issue notifications of change in airfield conditions.
- Knowledge of safety standards, federal regulations, and publications established by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ATSM), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Occupational health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and similar agencies or organizations.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English and to read and interpret sketches, diagrams, engineering plans, blueprints and charts, and technical instructions .
- Ability to understand and apply digital communications and computing techniques to maximize productivity and communication of all department personnel, contract employees and supporting agencies.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills are required for this position.
- Ability to follow instructions of superiors as required.
- Ability to understand all aspects and take ownership of assigned tasks.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Ability to talk and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate a motorized vehicles, distinguish airfield signage and marking colors, and/or review diagrams. Able to lift and carry, push, pull, up to 75 pounds (e.g. airfield lighted Xs, sand bags, roofing shingles and barricades); stand, walk, climb, reach, handle, finger dexterity.
Environmental Demands: Extended periods of inside and outside work. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, wind, rain and cold. May be exposed to chemicals, insects, odors, dust, fumes, noise, and vibration.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend reports, blueprints, layouts, safety instructions, directions, procedures, memos, letter, project directions, work orders, financial statements. Ability to perform basic math and arithmetic. Ability to understand and speak clearly and concisely in English to relay information to other workers and laymen. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions.
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