Assistant Airport Manager
Assistant Airport Manager
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- EXAM NUMBER:C6079CFILING PERIODWe will begin receiving applications on Monday March 10 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:We welcome applications from anyone.With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2300 different job descriptions the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.We are Los Angeles County Public Works the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4000 employees Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.Dont miss an opportunity to join our team!
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING. Essential Job Functions
An Assistant Airport Manager is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
- Assists in managing the work of personnel engaged in general airport operations and aircraft fueling servicesby supervising personnel.
- Ensuring personnel are adequately trained and certified.
- Evaluating performance and workload statistics.
- Collaborating with others to allocate personnel and equipment.
- Directing and reviewing the results of inspections within subordinates assigned airports in order to ensure that quality service is delivered in a timely and productive manner that supports departmental goals and objectives.
- Handles the leasing of airport buildings hangars and tiedowns by resolving disputes.
- Authorizing exceptions to standard operating policies or procedures in order to meet emergency or other special conditions.
- Oversees the daytoday operation of an airport by providing immediate instruction and of the airport operations procedures best management practices aircraft fueling protocol and Department/Division policies and protocols at a County airport.
- Inspecting and/or overseeing the inspection of equipment and structures.
- Ensuring the proper maintenance of airport facilities equipment and buildings ensuring the proper response to emergencies.
- Implementing and monitoring the enforcement of the requirements and compliance with minimum standards permits lease license and other operating agreements.
- Ensuring the compilation of daily receipts of rents and fees and reconciling discrepancies/errors in order to ensure operational and maintenance standards are being met.
- Assists in serving as a departmental liaison by representing the department at meetings and/or events.
- Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate with and resolve problems.
- Counseling resident and transient pilots on safety and noise abatement practices.
- Disseminating information regarding the airport.
- Collaborating with organizations in order to ensure that the Department of Public Works is serving airport tenants airport users and the local community.
- Assists with the budget and purchasing for an airport by preparing and/or submitting budget supply and materials requests.
- Reviewing and approving requests for overtime equipment replacement supplies building and equipment repairs.
- Directing the allocation of resources to accomplish budget objectives.
- Submitting proposals in order to make effective use of resources and ensure departmental funds are utilized in a fiscally responsible manner.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for dedicated individuals who meet one of the following requirements:
Option I: Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment*
Option II: Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment and a current private or commercial pilots certificate**
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform jobrelated essential functions.AND***A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended restricted or revoked.
Successful applicants for this position must obtain and present a copy of theirRed Cross Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate before final appointment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or ambulation most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Maintenance repair or operation of airport landing field facilities and equipment is defined as maintaining and repairing airport structures (e.g. hangars and buildings) airport infrastructure (e.g. runways taxiways and apron areas) airport facilities (e.g. lighting signage and navigational aids) and airport vehicles and equipment.
**To qualify under Option II you must provide a current private or commercial pilots certificate. This supporting documentation must be attached at the time of filing or provided via email within 5 business days from applying to. Please indicate your name the exam name and the exam number when emailing this information. We do not accept passwordprotected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Successful completion of a Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR program issued by a provider authorized by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist ofTWO 2 parts:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 50 assessing:
- Analyzing Information
- Empathy
- Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
- Controlling Emotions
- Management Judgment
- Management Potential
- Achievement
- Responsibility
- Willingness to Learn
- Working Relationships
- Learning Quickly
- Generating New Ideas
- Using Time Efficiently
- Working to High Quality Standards
- Adapting to Change
- Deductive Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70 or higher in Part I will advance to Part II.
Part II: A Structured Interview weighted 50 assessing:- Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
- Airport Operations
- Airport Inspection and Maintenance
- Airport Rules Regulations and Guidelines
- Safety and FirstAid
- Interpersonal/Relationship Building Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving/Decisiveness
- Oral Communication
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Administration and Management
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on each weighted exam part in order to be placed on the eligible register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is Employment Test Assistance.
Online practice tests are available at ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation formas well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Your score will be valid for twelve months from the date of your assessment results notice.
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve 12 months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.CLICKHERE(Download PDF reader) FORADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION!
NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
ANTIRACISM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Antiracism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name:Sheenia Stewart
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:sstewart@
ADA Coordinator Phone:
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Employment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
