Airport Operations Specialist I-III

City of Williston • Williston, ND

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Operations Specialist I-III! This role is responsible for the performance of airport operations on an assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The specialist will inspect airport facilities, maintain satisfactory conditions, perform airside operations activities, and manage snow removal. They will also inspect and maintain aeronautical areas, coordinate construction, issue airport identification badges, conduct training, monitor regulations, perform weather observations, and carry out Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties. Additionally, the role involves enforcing landside parking regulations, conducting terminal inspections, coordinating contract services, ensuring compliance with policies, and performing security functions. The specialist will support Safety Management Systems (SMS), maintain customer contacts, and represent the Airport and City of Williston professionally. They must be able to understand and follow instructions, work effectively with others, and assume operational, safety, and security responsibilities in the absence of management. The position requires the ability to work at arduous tasks for sustained periods in all weather conditions and be physically present at the worksite, performing all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma; and satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid ND Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment and maintain a motor vehicle record compatible with the City’s insurance company’s criteria.
• Through appropriate training, must be able to operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, snow removal vehicles, mowing equipment, and forklifts.
• Through in-house training or through training arranged by the City of Williston, must be able to become certified in the following areas: Airport related snow removal technique within 180 days of employment. Operation of snow removal equipment within 180 days of employment. NWS Certified Weather Observer within 180 days of employment. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification within 180 days of employment.
• Acquires all licenses and/or certifications currently required, or as may be required, by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform the duties of this classification.
• Individual must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, & holidays.
• Ability to work in and support a teamwork environment.
• Strong computer skills with ability to effectively utilize programs such as the Microsoft suite with ability to learn new programs introduced in the future.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating guidelines, operations & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Regular use of technology and equipment for job-related functions will be required including but not limited to computers, phones & printers.
• Operation of heavy equipment, light equipment, department vehicles, Mowers, Front End Loader, Snow Blower, Snowplow, ARFF Fire Truck, and others as assigned is expected.
• The employee must be able to physically move, lift, carry and manipulate up to 100 pounds.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in airport and/or airline operations.
• Private pilot certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities, to identify and anticipate operational, safety, and security concerns.
• Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing light maintenance duties.
• Performs airside operations activities including, but not limited to identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.
• Performs snow removal operations during assigned shift.
• Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance as required.
• Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.
• Issues airport identification badges to all airport users.
• Conducts AOA Driver’s training and Airport Security training.
• Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and NOTAMS as required.
• Performs weather observations as required.
• Performs Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties and carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Enforces landside parking regulations to include commercial terminal traffic management.
• Conducts thorough terminal inspections and occasionally performs janitorial duties.
• Coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.
• Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.
• Conducts Airport Security related functions to include monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.
• Supports all applicable requirements under all Safety Management Systems (SMS) including tasks, documentation, and written and practical tests.
• Maintains customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Williston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.
• Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in absence of airport management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.

Benefits

• Training opportunities available to obtain desired certifications for incumbents who have met the minimum certificate, license, and registration requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED