Airport Operations Specialist (PT)

City of Provo • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provo City is hiring a part-time Airport Operations Specialist to assist with directing airside operations, maintaining Provo’s Airport Operating Certificate, and coordinating airport security, including security systems and facilities. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week in the posting’s position details; another section states 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the actual schedule determined by the hiring manager.

The role includes inspecting airport and tenant facilities and equipment, carrying out airport operating certification and security plans, assessing security risks, processing access requests, maintaining equipment and inventory, and training security employees. The specialist communicates with air traffic control, passengers, City employees, airline personnel, contractors, and the public, and may serve as lead Airport Security Coordinator for commercial airline flights.

The position pays $24.74 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of progressively responsible maintenance and heavy equipment experience. A Department of Homeland Security background check is required. Airport Security Coordinator training and Airport Inspector and Airport Wildlife Hazard Management on-the-job training must be completed within one month of hire, and the employee must obtain and maintain an Airport Blue SIDA Badge. Airport experience is preferred.

The work involves significant physical activity and exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, high noise levels, controlled-airfield driving, construction areas, and potentially high-stress or confrontational situations. Selected candidates must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Three years of progressively responsible maintenance and heavy equipment experience.
• Department of Homeland Security background check required.
• Complete Airport Security Coordinator training and Airport Inspector and Airport Wildlife Hazard Management on-the-job training within one month of hire.
• Obtain and hold an Airport Blue SIDA Badge during employment.
• Successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check if selected for hire.
• Ability to perform significant physical activity, including walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, pushing, pulling, and driving.
• Ability to drive on a controlled airfield and walk through construction or development project areas.

Nice To Haves

• Airport experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate airport and tenant facilities, access controls, barriers, fences, staffed gates, and construction sites for TSA compliance.
• Execute airport operating certification requirements and federally mandated plans, including the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Plan, Wildlife Maintenance Plan, Snow and Ice Plan, Access Control Plan, and Airport Emergency Plan.
• Identify, assess, and determine security risks.
• Ensure airport electrical systems, radio equipment, landing direction indicator, access gates, and other equipment are fully operational 24/7.
• Handle, inspect, maintain, and schedule tool maintenance, repairs, usage, and inventory.
• Receive and process applications and service requests for access to the Security Identification Display Area, Air Operations Area, Sterile Area, or Secured Area.
• Train security employees.
• Communicate with and assist the Air Traffic Control Tower, passengers, City employees, airline personnel, contractors, and the public.
• May act as lead Airport Security Coordinator for commercial airline flights.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City: 401(k), 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA.
• Free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park.
• Free Provo City Library Card.
• 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships for direct family.
• Discounts from various local and national vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED