Airport Operations Specialist I

City of Watsonville•Watsonville, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Operations Specialist I is an entry-level generalist position in the Municipal Airport department. Under general supervision, the employee performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, construction, inspection, and operational work on airport equipment, grounds, runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, visual aids, buildings, and related infrastructure. Assignments may rotate among maintenance operations and associated administrative duties. The role receives supervision from an Airport Operations Supervisor or an Airport Operations Specialist II or III and has no supervisory requirements. The position includes inspecting airport areas and facilities for safety, security, utility, and compliance with FAA and State of California aeronautics standards; reporting or correcting noncompliant conditions; operating and maintaining tools, vehicles, and equipment; handling and distributing aviation fuel; maintaining facilities and grounds; and performing custodial work. The employee may work for extended periods in adverse weather, beyond the normal workday when operational or safety needs require, and at least one weekend day. Standby or on-call service may also be required. The selected candidate will serve a 12-month probationary period. Appointment requires a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting. The position is represented by Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3. The recruitment establishes an employment list for future full-time and temporary vacancies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of paid aviation experience in asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance or construction work and building maintenance.
Valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
Knowledge of heavy pavement, building and construction trades, methods, principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures and of equipment types and uses, including pickup and dump trucks, street sweepers, graders, front loaders, backhoes, pavement crack routers and sealers, and pavement saws.
Ability to read technical standards and write inspection reports.
Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles related to heavy pavement maintenance.
Ability to perform duties safely near aircraft, including operating radios in accordance with FAA air traffic control communication procedures.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, tenants, customers, and the public; and prepare and maintain records, logs, and related documentation.
Ability to work for extended periods and in adverse weather, and to work beyond normal workday schedules when operational or safety requirements demand.
Ability to work at least one weekend day and serve in a standby or on-call role if required.
Ability to comply with Municipal Airport rules, policies, and procedures and perform two-way radio communication.
Successful completion of a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting before appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Fixed Based Operator (FBO) or Specialized Aviation Service Operation (SASO).

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, roadways, parking lots, grounds, storm drainage systems, airport signage, perimeter fences, gates, security access controls, airport lighting systems, guidance signs, visual aids, and related infrastructure.
Operate and service hand and power tools, vehicles, and repair equipment, including tractors and accessories, chemical sprayers, dump trucks, pavement line stripers, airless sprayers, pavement sweepers, portable compressors, generators, and graders.
Inspect airport grounds and facilities for safety, utility, and compliance with FAA and State of California aeronautics standards; take departmentally approved corrective action.
Fuel aircraft using fuel farm and fuel trucks; inspect fuel containers and trucks for possible water contamination; maintain fuel quality through routine filter maintenance; and handle fuels and hazardous materials.
Maintain detailed records of aviation fuel handling and distribution, including inventories, deliveries, distribution levels, and storage requirements.
Assist with moving, parking, and tying down aircraft, and assign parking spaces to transient aircraft.
Collect, sample, and process stormwater under the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and Airport policy.
Perform concrete finishing and construction work, including setting forms, mixing, wheeling, and pouring concrete.
Perform custodial duties and semi-skilled maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and fabrication.
Provide escorts and retrieve materials for Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staff during emergencies, as required or directed.
Maintain grounds by applying chemicals, grading runway shoulders, taxiways and overruns, and mowing.
Support Municipal Airport special events and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.