CAMPBELL COUNTY
GILLETTE, WYOMING
Airport Operations Supervisor
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and/or department.
DEFINITION
To ensure the airport is operational and safe at all times; serve as first responder to aircraft emergency incidents; provide maintenance of airport structures, grounds, lighting
systems and water/sewer system; oversee or perform maintenance, repair and operation of heavy and light equipment; coordinate custodial services and activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Exercise direct supervision over ARFF Technician, Senior Custodian & Seasonal Grounds Worker.
Receive general direction from Airport Manager.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- On call, as necessary, to serve as first responder for aircraft rescue and fire fighting duties; train employees in aircraft rescue and fire fighting duties; work closely with
local Sheriff and Fire Department to coordinate emergency operations; ensure emergency operation procedures are in accordance with the Airport Certification Manual's emergency plan.
- Supervise or perform work necessary to maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, communications and special systems or equipment; ensure systems are monitored on a regular
schedule; perform preventive maintenance as required.
- Maintain and operate heavy and light equipment and machinery; perform preventive maintenance as required; inspect, diagnose, locate and repair mechanical problems on a variety
of heavy and light equipment and machinery; perform basic welding duties to repair and maintain heavy and light machinery and equipment.
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules for all airport facilities, equipment, systems and vehicles.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
Assign tasks, projects and monitor assigned personnel.
- Maintain and repair airport lighting systems; ensure lighting systems are working at all times; on call, as necessary, to repair and maintain airport lighting systems.
- Maintain and repair airport water/sewer system; ensure airport water/sewer system is working at all times; on call, as necessary, to repair and maintain water/sewer system;
ensure system meets acceptable water quality standards; ensure water/sewer system meets all local, state and federal requirements.
- Coordinate or perform snow removal according to Airport Certification Manual's Snow Removal Plan.
- Work closely with state and federal agencies to ensure compliance with all federal aviation regulations and Airport Certification Manual per part 139 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations; work closely with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Safety Certification Inspector to ensure airport annual review is in full compliance.
- Supervise lawn, grounds and sprinkler systems maintenance for both airside and landside.
- Develop and manage facility custodial schedules, activities and services.
- Recommend plans, specifications, and cost estimate for facility maintenance, repair alterations, and construction activities; supervise or monitor construction work as required;
ensure contract and project compliance according to assigned standards; complete documentation and paperwork for construction projects.
- Requisition supplies, equipment and material; maintain inventory control and review system.
- Develop, recommend, and implement procedures to assure that Federal, State, and local building safety regulations are adhered to in the use and operation of airport facilities;
coordinate with OSHA on formal inspections of the facility.
- Maintain airport security following Airport Security Program.
- Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Airport Certification Manual; Airport Security Program; Airport Minimum Standards; Airport Rules and Regulations; FAA advisory circulars; Airport self-inspection program;
navigational aids; weather reports; county disaster plans and policies; military training routes; separation minimums; Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts: 91, 97, 121, & 139); FAA handbook 7110.65; National Transportation
Safety Board (NTSB) 830; Notices to Airmen (NOTAM's); aircraft operations and communications; runway conditions reports and runway lighting.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive FAA approved airport maintenance program.
- Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in building/grounds construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, and operation.
- Theory and operation of control systems, mechanical equipment, power equipment, HVAC systems, sprinkler systems, energy management equipment, electrical systems and
equipment, communications systems, and diagnostic equipment.
- Modern office practices, methods, and equipment.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Principles of contract administration.
- Safe driving, equipment and tool use principles and practices.
- Emergency care practices and procedures.
- Public water/sewer systems.
- Principles and practices of working safely.
Skill to:
- Operate manual and power equipment and tools.
- Operate light and heavy equipment including Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Truck.
- Operate equipment diagnostic instruments and tools.
- Operate modern office equipment.
Ability to:
- Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient building maintenance and custodial services and activities.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Prepare, develop, and recommend plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Exercise good judgement, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work extensive overtime hours on a regular basis.
- Work in extremes of environmental conditions.
- Read and understand building mechanical and electrical systems blueprints and diagrams.
- Read and understand special systems technical programming manuals.
- Communicate and supervise effectively.
- Correctly identify a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, and special systems problems.
- Provide emergency repair service to disabled equipment.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and
training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
- Five to six years as an aircraft mechanic or airport maintenance supervisor.
Education/Training:
- Equivalent to a high school education including some specialized training and/or college courses in Aviation Maintenance.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must be current or obtained within a specified time frame as defined upon employment.
- Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting certification.
- Basic Emergency Care Course.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Essential duties require the following:
Working Environment:
- Considerable exposure to extreme cold, heat, noise, working outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards. Availability for emergency calls.
Physical Activities:
- Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for considerable amount of activity such as sitting, standing, walking, running, kneeling, crouching/stooping/squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, climbing,
and lifting an average of 60 lbs.