Airport Duty Manager

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:Inordertobeconsideredforthisopportunityyoumustataminimumdemonstrateknowledge skill and ability to:

• Manage the daily functions and responsibilities associated with the safe and efficient Airport operations in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
• Conduct airfield and airport facility inspections to ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 regulations in addition to local state and other federal regulations. Records discrepancies found during inspections and arranges for immediate corrective action when warranted.
• Activate Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) when necessary and assume/support incident command to ensure effective management of all incidents or accidents.
• Identify operations safety and security concerns by maintaining constant surveillance and radio contact with the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Takes initiative to address and follow-through on corrective actions to ensure compliance with FAR Part-139 regulations.
• Manage and coordinate opening/closing of taxiways or runways with airfield tenants and the FAA control tower to ensure safety of people and aircraft.
• Respond to weather events irregular operations and airport emergencies such as an accidents bomb threats or hazardous spills.
• Develop implement and enforce various airport programs including but not limited to Airport Drivers training Wildlife Management Environment compliance with Hazardous Spills and Snow and Ice Control.
• Communicate with airline tenant and airport personnel to resolve problems between airport customers and tenants.
• Actastheprimarypointofcontactforinformationregardingsafetysecuritycomplianceconstructionand interactions with airlines passengers and tenants and coordinates with senior management as needed.
• Manage Airports common use aircraft parking gates to ensure proper scheduling and billing to tenants/users.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a strong experience and grounding in Airport Operations at a FAR Part 139 certified airport progressively responsible experience; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the job duties of the position.
• Are experience leading at least one of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport certification; airport or airline security program; winter weather: recurring disaster/emergency exercises; or the monitoring and coordination of airport construction and maintenance operations.
• Have a strong working knowledge of FAA FAR Part 139 TSA 1500-series regulations and Advisory Circulars pertaining to airport operations safety airfield inspections NOTAMs airport design and emergency responses.
• Are good people leaders and can mentor and coach staff to do their best work. Are comfortable with using technology in their daily work.
• Can operate in environment requiring emergency response customer service and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can work effectively in a team setting and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
• Can demonstrate behaviors that include fairness respect and inclusiveness.
• Certified Member designation with American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is highly desirable.

• This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees (PTE) Local 17. This position is a part of a 24- hour operation and requires working any shift including nights weekends and holidays. This position may be required to work extended and/or flex scheduled work hours to respond to deadlines and emergent work needs.

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Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King Countys vision for unified equitable and high-performing government please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

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