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AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGERDepartment of Aviation, California Redwood Coast Humboldt County AirportThe County of Humboldt Department of Aviation has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team! As a Department of Aviation employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. What You'll Do: Oversees daily airport operations and facilities maintenance, including airside and landside infrastructure, safety, security, and regulatory compliance (FAA/TSA).Manages and supervises airport operations and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and discipline.Administers airport leases, contracts, and property use, including developing agreements, monitoring compliance, recommending rental rates, and coordinating tenant improvements.Supports departmental leadership and planning, assisting the Director of Aviation with policy development, operational improvements, interagency coordination, and long-range airport planning.Where You'll Do It: This position will be located in McKinleyville, California at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV). The County also manages five other airports throughout the County and employees will regularly use a county vehicle to travel to these airports to perform similar work.This work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with a 1-hour lunch.DEFINITIONUnder general direction, plans, organizes, manages and oversees the daily operations, facilities maintenance, and security functions of the Aviation Department; provides direction and supervision to airport maintenance and operations staff; manages and administers policies and procedures for lease of airport facilities; serves as a professional and technical resources to the Director of Aviation; and performs related duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives general direction from the Director of Aviation. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and technical staff through subordinate levels of supervision.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the operations and maintenance of the County’s commercial and general aviation airports. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include assisting the Director with developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.Manages, oversees, and coordinates the day-to-day activities, functions and staff of department programs and activities including the maintenance and operation of airport facilities and infrastructure, administration of contracts for lease of airport facilities, and customer and public relations.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department budget.Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.Inspects and monitors airport facilities and grounds to prevent hazardous conditions and ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations.Develops and administers airport leases, licenses and agreements; prepares recommendations for Director's review; develops and processes contracts, and monitors compliance with airport lease terms.Recommends rental rates and user fees for airport properties, facilities, and other activities.Evaluates requests for property improvements; reviews possible restrictions on future use and integration with Airport Master Plan; and prepares recommendations for director's review.Prepares and solicits Requests for Proposals and processes bid specifications on properties and vendors; evaluates proposals; and prepares recommendations for director review.Schedules, coordinates and evaluates proposed remodeling and repairs on tenant property; inspects buildings; determines maintenance priorities; and projects long term needs.Coordinates airport operations and maintenance with other County departments and outside public and private agencies.Performs related duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhen assigned to an office environment: Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. When assigned to work in the field: Mobility to work in changing site conditions; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.Strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites.Vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. Fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSEmployees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours.Some departments may require pre-employment screening measures before an offer of employment can be made (i.e. background screening, physical examination, etc.).ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHOW TO APPLYA complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County’s automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca. Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible. SELECTION PROCEDUREThe County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow long does it take to fill out the application?You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application. Can I change my application after submitting it?No. Once an application has been submitted, it is final. Applicants may submit a new application with updated information during the filing period if they wish. Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will not be considered.How long until I hear back from you and how can I check for updates on my application?You may receive communications regarding your application at different stages of the selection process. Important updates will be sent to the email address listed in your governmentjobs.com account at the time of notification. To ensure you don't miss any critical information, we recommend keeping your email address current and regularly checking both your inbox and junk mail folders throughout the process. You can also log into your governmentjobs.com account at any time to check your application status. If you have any questions about your application's progress, please contact the County of Humboldt Human Resources Personnel Division at 707-476-2349 or personnel@co.humboldt.ca.us.Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview / Oral Exam?Yes, you will be informed via email if you are not selected for an interview / Oral Exam.OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSIONResearch indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways – oftentimes, outside of formal institutions – and strives to take a holistic approach in assessing an applicant’s qualifications for a position. If you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe County of Humboldt is committed to providing equal access and opportunities in its programs, activities, and employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disabilities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. If invited to an examination and you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources immediately at (707) 476-2349 so arrangements can be made. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe county is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. MEDICAL EXAMINATIONA pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.OTHER EXAMINATIONSSome positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.LICENSESSome classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.PROBATIONARY PERIODPersons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITYIt is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERSAll County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
