Airport Operations Specialist

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Job Details

What is the compensation

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (Payment will be made by direct deposit.)

Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k 457 Roth IRA and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do

• Regularly inspect and evaluate airport and tenant facilities access controls barriers fences staffed gates and construction sites forTSAcompliance.

• Execute airport operating certification requirements and plansincluding the Airport Certification Manual Airport Security Plan Wildlife Maintenance PlanSnow and Ice Plan Access Control Plan Airport Emergency Plan and other federally mandated plans.

• Identify assess and determine security risks.

• Ensure all airport electrical systems and equipment radio equipment landing direction indicator access gates and other equipment are fully operational 24/7.

• Handle inspect and maintain tools.

• Receive and process various applications and requests for servicesincluding Security Identification Display AreaAir Operations Area Sterile Area or Secured Area access.

• Regularly communicate with and assist Air Traffic Control Tower passengers City employees airline personnel contractors and the public on various issues.

• Perform other related duties as required.

What do I need to apply

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Three years of progressively responsible maintenance and heavy equipment experience.

• Department of Homeland Security background check required.

• A valid lawful Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

• Airport Security Coordinator certificate and Airport Inspector and Airport Wildlife Hazard Management on-the-job training completion required within one month of hire.

• Must obtain and hold an Airport Green Security Badge during employment.

• Airport experience preferred.

What is the schedule and duration of this position

This is a part-time position. This position is 25 hours a week Monday through Friday. Actual schedule to be determined by the hiring manager.

What are the environmental and physical factors

This position requires significant physical activity including walking lifting to 50 lbs. stooping pushing pulling and driving. Requires sitting at work station for long periods. This position includes exposure to bad weather conditions hazardous materials chemicals fumes and prolonged high noise levels. Must drive on a controlled airfield and walk through construction/development project areas. May periodically include exposure to high-stress situations or environment including contact with the public tenants or others in confrontational or uncomfortable circumstances.

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on Tuesday May 27 2025. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

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Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer.