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This position is a member of the Palm Springs International Airport and performs a full range of duties in operations of the Airport Control Center and is responsible for a variety of complex Airport Control Center functions including; security, emergency, and record systems.
Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate a variety of complex Airport Control Center equipment including radio/telephone consoles, paging stations, video surveillance equipment, various computer equipment, and security systems.
- Provide emergency and routine control, monitoring, and dispatch functions and activities of the Airport Control Center.
- Compose, maintain, and review a variety of reports, records, and logs including aircraft incident/accident reports, maintenance work orders and airfield condition reports.
- Operate a variety of airport security and operations equipment including the Airport Badging system and equipment, security access control system (SACS), and the closed-circuit television system.
- Distribute and deactivate badges and PIN numbers; issue stop sheets, conduct cargo inspections.
- Inform employees and appropriate personnel of the use and restrictions of the systems.
- Determine the operating status of equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of landside, airside, and terminal facilities and surrounding areas.
- Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Issue Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as appropriate.
- Respond to emergency situations; initiate airport emergency operations and response; operate emergency equipment.
- Coordinate emergency services and communications.
- Respond to questions and inquiries.
- Provide staff assistance to Airport Operations Managers and Supervisors.
- Perform operations duties in support of the Department of Aviation.
- To serve as the Airport’s central point of contact for airport tenants and outside agencies.
- Represent the Department of Aviation to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
- Provide escort services and guided tours as required.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum and Preferred Requirements
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of Aviation (Airport or Airline) operations experience is required.
- Experience or exposure to communication center, aviation security, emergency management/response, compliance, or maintenance of airside facilities is preferred.
Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Additional specialized training in Airport Operations, communications, or a related field is preferred.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Airport Administration/Operations, Aviation Management/Administration, Air Traffic Control, or related field or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred and may be substituted for the two (2) years of work experience.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain a valid California driver license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid C.P.R. Certificate is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, which is approved through the Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required.
- Possession of Airport Certified Employee (ACE) credential is preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
- Must be willing and able to work various hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Incumbent must successfully complete, or have completed, the necessary pre-employment/placement background investigation, physical, and drug screen.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Environmental Conditions:
This position works in a Communications Center environment, airport environment with exposure to computer screens, heat, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and potentially dangerous situations.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking and sitting for prolonged periods; talk and/or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard computer and operations equipment; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus; specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to identify and make distinctions in sound, ability to exert light to moderate physical effort which may include climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting and carrying.
Application and Exam Information
A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications.
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.
Selection Process Information - The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.
Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs, and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.
For more information on completing your application materials click here.
If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs, and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:
The City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
Applications must be received by 4:00pm, March 25, 2024 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Retiree Health Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
- Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Retirement Plan through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.
- The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.
