Airport Operations Coordinator

Why its a great opportunity:In this unique role youll be at the center of keeping Tacoma Narrows Airport and Thun Field both running safely efficiently and smoothly by coordinating both operations and maintenance activities. Youll support airport operations through tenant coordination project support regulatory preparation and collaboration with airport leadership and the Airport Advisory Commission. Additionally youll perform a range of hands-on airfield tasks such as inspecting and repairing lighting and signage mowing and ensuring the airfield environment remains safe while overseeing larger or specialized maintenance needs through contractors and PPW divisions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on variety problem-solving and using their FAA knowledge and stakeholder skills to keep the busiest airport in Pierce County operating at its best.

Why its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from ensuring timely maintenance support and project coordination and completion. Working with a high level of airport operations while communicating with the public other teams and divisions the F.A.A. and local commissions will be essential. Your ability to focus on tasks prioritization and other support needs will further ensure your success.

Your future in this role:You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Act as liaison with customers F.A.A. personnel and the general public regarding airport operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for airport operations.
• Maintain and repair airport facilities and runway lighting system.
• May oversee the operations of the airport fuel station and participate in stormwater testing.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance and operational activities.
• Participate in the planning development and implementation of scheduled site expansion renovations or new construction.
• Assist with the development and implementation and maintain airport security policies procedures and guidelines according to local state and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collect and deposit hangar and tie down space rental and lease fees.
• Inspect maintain and repair concrete and asphalt floors roads parking lots ramps taxiways - foreign object damage and runways; applies a variety of materials to seal coat maintain and patch said surfaces.
• May perform facility maintenance and repair including carpentry electrical plumbing painting masonry welding or other fabrication and other related maintenance and repair to standards and code requirements.
• Operate and maintain all shop equipment.
• Respond to and report airfield incidents and mishaps.
• Install maintain and repair a variety of traffic and informational signs on buildings roads and aircraft movement areas.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Four years of airport maintenance or airport operations experience.
• One year of supervisory or lead experience.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid drivers license is required.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.

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