Airport Operations Officer (PCN 253520)

State Of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the State of Alaska! This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Fairbanks International Airport is looking for an Airport Operations Officer to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing: The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), a division of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), is seeking an Airport Operations Officer to join our team and help Keep Alaska Moving! The Airport Operations Officer works under the general direction of the Airport Operations Supervisor. The Airport Operations Officer is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and directing all daily land side and air side operational activities at the airport to ensure a safe environment for air operations. Extensive knowledge of FAA and TSA regulations, security directives, advisory circulars, and experience in many different disciplines is required of the Airports Operations Officer. Independence and sound judgment is regularly exercised during both routine and emergency operations. Strategically located just 9.5 hours from 90% of the industrialized northern hemisphere, Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is uniquely positioned to serve as a vital hub for both international and domestic air traffic. FAI offers direct international passenger and cargo service, supported by a strong and growing domestic market. Our 11,800-foot runway, capable of handling aircraft of all sizes, is complemented by comprehensive international processing facilities and experienced staff. With ample aircraft parking, world-class infrastructure, and a commitment to safety and efficiency, Fairbanks International Airport is ready to support your operations—because if it flies, we can handle it. Our mission : “ Delivering World-Class Cargo and Passenger Services as Alaska's Gateway to the World ”. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history. Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of FAA and TSA regulations, security directives, advisory circulars, and experience in many different disciplines is required of the Airports Operations Officer.
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Transportation : Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.
Interpersonal Skills : Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Airport Operations : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods, and procedures of airfield, air terminal, commercial or general aviation, landside functions and operations, and security operations subject to FAA, TSA, state or military rules and regulations.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving : uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Oral and Written Communication : Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Personnel Security and Safety : Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property.
Technical Competence : Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in aviation management, transportation, business administration, or public administration and/or monitoring, coordinating, and directing all daily landside and air side airport operational activities subject to FAA, TSA, state or military rules and regulations.
Candidates for this class must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542), which requires fingerprinting and a background check.
Employees are required to possess a current Alaska driver's license.

Responsibilities

The Airport Operations Officer is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and directing all daily land side and air side operational activities at the airport to ensure a safe environment for air operations.
Independence and sound judgment is regularly exercised during both routine and emergency operations.

Benefits

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year