Airport Operations Specialist - Hourly (General Laborer-H)

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Airport Operations Specialist - Hourly (General Laborer-H)

Salary

$25.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Location

CA 94303, CA

Job Type

SEIU Hourly

Job Number

202200315

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description:

Have you ever been interested in working at an airport? This may be your opportunity, we are looking for an hourly Airport Operations Specialist to join our team!

The City of Palo Alto's Public Works Department has an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in becoming an Airport Operations Specialist at the Palo Alto Airport. Under general supervision, this position performs a wide range of operations, maintenance, and security activities at the Palo Alto Airport. This position provides assistance and support to the FAA Control Tower for distressed aircraft or during emergency operations. The Operations Specialist renders assistance and service to airport users and performs related work as required.

This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. For more information, please visit the SEIU Hourly Memorandum of Agreement.

Schedule: hours per week may vary and will include weekend and night shifts.

Essential Duties:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Make regular inspections and reports on facilities, runways, hangars, fences, and lighting equipment conditions and perform maintenance as needed.

• Maintain overall appearance of airport grounds and facilities, including the removal of obstacles from runways and approaches, controlling weeds and trash pick-up.

• Operate a variety of motor vehicles such as airport maintenance & first response trucks, pickup trucks, sweeping machines, light equipment, and other related equipment.

• Gather and provide information to airport users regarding local traffic procedures, arrival and departure routes, noise abatement procedures, weather conditions, airport facilities and other local services.

• Monitor airport activities, aircraft and fueling operations to ensure safety and compliance and FAA and local regulations.

• Provide group support and assistance to the FAA control tower.

• Provide assistance and support for distressed or disables aircraft and assist in emergency operations by providing first aid, operating rescue equipment, operating radio, providing information, and notifying fire and other emergency services.

• Explain and enforce City's Airport's Rules & Regulations.

• Assign hangar and tie-down spaces and collect rental fees.

• Maintain records on airport supplies, facilities, services, and equipment utilization including traffic, hangar rental, fees, and airport supplies.

• May be on-call in the event of an airport emergency.

• May act as Airport Manager in his/her absence.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Full Job Description Link.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

• A combination of previous training or/education equivalent to a high school senior or high school graduate.

• A valid California Driver's License is required to drive a City vehicle.

• Previous experience in aviation related field.

• Experience performing minor mechanically maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with a public agency preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information:

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.

• Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.

• The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

More than one position may be filled from this posting.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.