Airport Operations Specialist

DESCRIPTION

**Applications are reviewed regularly and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:

• No Nevada state income tax.Did you know that Nevada is one of the states in the US that does not have a state income tax? This means that if you live or work in Nevada, you get to keep more of your hard-earned money. This is a significant advantage that makes Nevada stand out from other states.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employee Retirement System is (PERS), 33.5% employer-paid. This sets us apart from other employers. Employees do not contribute to FICA and the County exclusively contributes 100% to your retirement account.
• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Health Insurance: County provides medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents with co-payment by employee dependent and/or family status.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program
• Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Stable, friendly/family environment. Fosters internal talent with training/educational programs and encourages career advancement.
• Douglas County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for performing inspections of airport infrastructure including runways, taxiways, aprons, fuel facilities, and other areas in accordance with FAA certification standards for safety and compliance.
• Responsible for issuing and updating Notices to Airmen (NOTAM’s) for the opening, closing, and condition reporting of the airfield as necessary.
• Responsible for performing wildlife management control, mitigation, and depredation.
• Responsible for working in conjunction with Public Works staff and other outside agencies to remove snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and airfield pavements, as well as performing and reporting timely airport surface assessments during periods of inclement winter weather.
• Responsible for the operation of various types of equipment and vehicles including tractor, backhoe, forklift, bucket lift, paint striping machine, crack sealing equipment, mowers, light and heavy-duty vehicles including dump trucks, as well as light and heavy snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Interacting with local, state, and federal agencies and performing duties and responsibilities as required by the Airport Emergency Plan during emergency situations.
• Responsible for escorting and monitoring individuals on airfield operations area (OA) in conjunction with special events, outside agency coordination and construction projects.
• Helps plan and perform general maintenance of airport facilities including limited electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, carpentry, painting, equipment repair, landscape and tree maintenance, irrigation control and maintenance, concrete and asphalt maintenance including patching, paving, and crack sealing, manual and automatic gate/lock systems, fence repair, and related work.
• Performs duties to monitor and report security regulations, Uniform Fire Code regulations and vehicle operation and parking rules.
• Performs administrative functions for completing and compiling daily and other inspection forms, operational record keeping, aircraft incident reports, emergency medical responses, wildlife hazard incidents (bird or other animal strikes) to include removal of said wildlife and the issuance of citations and/or warnings.
• Responsible for performing maintenance of runway, taxiway, field lighting systems, signs, and similar work, ensuring compliance with FAA requirements and regulations.
• Performs equipment inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Responsible for handling inquiries and requests from the public, tenants, and outside agencies with the highest level of customer service and professionalism.
• Responsible for assisting with the general oversight of airport and tenant construction projects for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of the current activity in and around the airport boundaries.
• Help ensure that users and tenants are abiding by all required Minden-Tahoe Airport’s Minimum Standards and Rules and Regulations.
• Preforms ramp checks for transit traffic and month-to-month spaces to ensure proper payments have been received.
• Completes written and electronic inspection and correction reports, work logs and reports, and other recording or reporting consistent with work related activity.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Position requires a High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience developing schedules, assigning work to various staff members, providing training to staff, and reviewing work completed by others, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; frequently requires climbing or balancing and kneeling or crawling; occasionally requires tasting or smelling.
• Work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machinery, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. heavy traffic, large equipment).
• Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); frequently requires exposure to vibration; occasionally requires exposure to wet/humid conditions (non-weather), working in high/precarious places, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens (may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment).

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
• This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Overview of Douglas County Benefits
Disclaimer: Douglas County provides benefits to full time employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time positions (depending on job). Some part time positions may provide no benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement. Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.
Paid Leave
12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 96 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies https://www.douglascountynv.gov/687/Policies-Procedures
or relevant labor agreement https://www.douglascountynv.gov/688/Labor-Contracts
for more information.
Health Insurance
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Preferred Provider (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detailed information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/693/Employee-Benefits-Information
for more information.
Compensation
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. The current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be up to 5% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.
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