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Senior Airport Operations Agent - Colorado Springs Airport
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Senior Airport Operations Agent to the Colorado Springs Airport! As a Senior Airport Operations Agent, you will conduct safety and security inspections of the Airport (Colorado Springs Airport), including runway and taxiway surface conditions and lighting, refueling equipment, and fuel storage areas. You will also ensure compliance with CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) 14 Part 139 and TSA (Transportation Security Administration) 1542.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PERA Retirement
• Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
• Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
• Medical Management Programs
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care
• HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Read more about our many benefits at:

Job Type: Full-time. non-exempt
Hourly Salary: $28.54 - $34.27
Work Schedule: (4) 10-hour work weeks. Either Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday. Shift times are 5AM - 3PM or 12PM - 10PM depending on crew assignment after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency and after hour callouts. Additional availability for on-call for snow removal.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

As a Senior Airport Operations Agent for the Colorado Springs Airport, you will:

• Ensure smooth and safe airport operations by coordinating with various departments, enforcing regulations, and managing personnel and equipment
• Coordinate aircraft parking and gate usage
• Coordinate airport emergency operations with tenants, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), TSA, military, and aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel
• Implement NIMS/ICS (National Incident Management System/Incident Command System) during all emergencies in an incident command role
• Responding to inquiries from the public, airport tenants, airlines, and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate airfield conditions during inclement weather
• Coordinate winter weather operations; issue Notices To Airmen (NOTAMs); and track changes in airport operational status
• Notify the Airport's maintenance sections of priority ground and terminal maintenance and repair requirements
• Receive and respond to concerns of the traveling public on matters relating to parking, traffic congestion, ground transportation, and terminal conditions
• Coordinate the investigation/response to security violations in accordance with the Airport's security plan
• Participate in the development and revision of the airport security and operations procedures for the Airport
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Airport operations, airfield maintenance, TSA regulations, FAA regulations, and the Airport Security Program.
• Principles and practices of aviation program development and implementation
• Federal, State, and Local laws
• City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Standard office technology
• Radio communication procedures
• Phonetic alphabet and aviation terminology

Ability to:

• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership
• Demonstrate effective timely judgement
• Quickly recognize and analyze irregular events
• Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority
• Stay informed of airport operational, safety, and security issues
• Manage emergencies and stay calm under pressure
• Coordinate and direct airfield operations activities
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing airfield services
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
• Obtain and maintain airfield driving movement & non-movement privileges

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years of full-time airport operations, airport management, or related experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess or willing to obtain AAAE Ace Security Certification within in 12-months of hire
• Possess or willing to obtain FEMA ICS (Incident Command System) courses to include IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 certifications with in 12-months of hire

Additional Information

Please contact Jamie Garcia at Jamie.Garcia@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.



Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Trucks, TES Braking Decelerometer, noise monitoring equipment, emergency location transmitter, directional finder, operating phones, radios, security camera, controlled gate access systems, copiers, fax, computers, and communications equipment.

Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Office Environment

Extreme Temperature

Occasionally

Wetness and Humidity

Occasionally

Respiratory Hazards

Never

Noise and Vibrations

Never

Physical Hazards

Never

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Never

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Never

The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.


The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


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