Airport Operations Specialist (PT)

Provo City Corporation•Provo, UT

About The Position

Provo City is seeking a part-time Airport Operations Specialist to assist in directing airside operations, maintaining Provo’s Airport Operating Certificate, and coordinating airport security, including airport security systems and facilities. The position is scheduled for 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday; the actual schedule will be determined by the hiring manager. The posting also lists 20 scheduled hours. The role involves inspecting and evaluating airport and tenant facilities, access controls, barriers, fences, staffed gates, and construction sites for TSA compliance; carrying out airport certification requirements and federally mandated plans; identifying security risks; and ensuring airport electrical systems, equipment, radio equipment, landing direction indicator, and access gates are operational. Duties also include managing tools and inventory, processing applications and service requests for restricted-area access, training security employees, and communicating with airport stakeholders and the public. The specialist may serve as lead Airport Security Coordinator for commercial airline flights. The position requires significant physical activity and work in varied environmental conditions, including bad weather, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes, and prolonged high noise levels. The employee must drive on a controlled airfield and walk through construction and development areas. Periodic exposure to high-stress or confrontational situations may occur.

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 lbs., stooping, pushing, pulling, and driving.
Ability to drive on a controlled airfield and walk through construction/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 plans, including the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Plan, Wildlife Maintenance Plan, Snow and Ice Plan, Access Control Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and other federally mandated plans.
Identify, assess, and determine security risks.
Ensure airport electrical systems and equipment, 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, including requests for Security Identification Display Area, Air Operations Area, Sterile Area, or Secured Area access.
Train security employees.
Communicate with and assist Air Traffic Control Tower, passengers, City employees, airline personnel, contractors, and the public on various issues.
May act as lead Airport Security Coordinator for commercial airline flights.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Part-time employees may contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City, including 401k, 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 only.
Discounts from various local and national vendors.

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