Airport Operations Specialist Trainee
Do you have:
- Multiple years of experience working in construction and/or performing interior/exterior building and grounds maintenance
- The ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships with airport staff, management, pilots, and State and Federal personnel
- Knowledge of proper safety and emergency practices, and experience upholding code compliance and/or conducting inspections
- Sound judgment and the ability to make good decisions while working under pressure and in emergency situations
- Experience using various computer applications, and the ability to learn new technology
As a Trainee, you will learn how to perform a wide variety of airport operations, maintenance, security, and emergency first response activities at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS). STS is the only local commercial service airport that offers air service directly into the North Bay region. Supporting up to 21 flights per day, STS has facilities for airline passenger services, cargo, private and corporate flights, recreational aircraft, law enforcement, emergency medical service, search and rescue, firefighting aircraft, and pilot training. To ensure daily operations run smoothly, Airport Operations Specialist Trainees also learn to:
- Maintain airport equipment, facilities, and grounds, including commercial mowers, boom lifts, sweepers, aircraft rescue vehicles, runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield lighting systems, welding equipment, etc.
- Patrol and inspect airport facilities to ensure proper operations and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including FAR Part 139
- Take appropriate wildlife mitigation measures to maintain safe aircraft operations
- Enforce airport rules and regulations, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements such as TSR Part 1542
- Organize and maintain accurate files and logs, and collect and record aircraft parking fees
- Respond to various emergencies, provide first response emergency first aid, and actively support aircraft rescue and firefighting operations teams
When you join TPW, you become part of a challenging and rewarding work environment where you gain the satisfaction of knowing that you are working to better your community. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package, including*:
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Airport Operations Specialist (salary up to $34.09/hour)
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
TPW is currently recruiting to fill an Airport Operations Specialist Trainee position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and work experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, two years of recent, full-time paid experience in exterior and interior building maintenance, semi-skilled building construction, repair, maintenance or grounds keeping work that included the use of trucks, light mechanical machines, and hand tools would provide this opportunity. The ability to read and write English and perform basic arithmetic calculations is required at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Experience which involved the operation, maintenance, or security of an airport facility, is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Certifications: Within the first 12 months of employment, incumbents must complete Airport Specific Training, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training (ARFF), Emergency First Aide Training including CPR, Defibrillator Training, First Responder/First Aide, and Live Fire Training.
Additional Requirements: Incumbents will be required to undergo additional TSA Background and/or Criminal History Checks as determined by County, State, and Federal Regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: building maintenance and custodial methods, materials and equipment; practical gardening and grounds keeping methods and equipment; safe and correct operation and preventive maintenance of light duty tractors and accessories, boom lift, sweeper, paint sprayer, machines, and power tools utilized at the Airport; basic keyboard and computer use.
Some knowledge of: safety principles and practices employed in the operation of an airport facility; fire prevention and firefighting techniques is desirable.
Ability to: perform heavy physical labor routinely, and under stressful conditions in critical life and death situations; meet critical deadlines; work harmoniously with fellow employees and to deal courteously with the public; exercise independent judgment; learn to identify and correct unsafe conditions and/or violations of FAA and Airport rules and regulations; operate current technological devices and communications equipment including radios, telephones, computers, and other tools; learn how to organize and maintain accurate files, records, and logs; read and interpret information from charts, reports, graphs, tables, plans, and maps; safely operate a variety of Airport vehicles, automobiles, and trucks; work safely under hazardous conditions; learn how to work safety under emergency conditions; follow oral and written directions; work an irregular schedule, including shift work, weekends, and holidays.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application and should be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.