Rural Airport Foreman (PCN: 25-2167)

RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE

The scope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need to reapply.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
DOT&PF's mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving- through service and infrastructure". As part of the Maintenance & Operations team, the ideal candidate will affect every Alaskan's life on a daily basis as all goods and services require the use of some form of the State's transportation system to be delivered. Job duties including snow and ice control, asphalt patching, vegetation control and pavement striping all directly contribute to Alaskan's access to commercial and recreational opportunities, ensuring a high quality of life in our communities.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is at the Valdez Airport, located three nautical miles east of the central business district of Valdez. As part of the Valdez Maintenance & Operations team, the selected candidate will perform numerous year round maintenance and operations tasks within the Valdez District boundaries.
The benefits of joining our team:
State of Alaska employees enjoy a dynamic, challenging, energetic and satisfying work environment. As a Department, we model our core values of integrity, excellence and respect.
What you will be doing:
Under the general direction of the Valdez M&O Superintendent, the Valdez Airport Foreman is responsible for the maintenance and operations of one certified airport within the Valdez Airport Station area. Main responsibilities include planning, scheduling, directing, monitoring, performing, and reporting Aviation activities.
Who we are looking for:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• Plans, schedules, directs, performs, monitors, and reports maintenance activities for Valdez Airport and Rural Airports
• Responsible for supervising employees, Rural Airport maintenance contractors and ensuring the work performed complies with State and Federal laws, regulations, directives, plans, programs and standards as well as nationally accepted maintenance practices.
• Performs runway inspections; notes and correct deficiencies. Ensures runways meet all FAA certification standards in advance of Part 139 operations.
• Responsible for maintaining records and reporting work activities in the State´s computerized Maintenance Management system.
• Performs airport security duties required by the Airport Security program (ASP) Transportation Security Administration (TSA - CFR Part 1540/42). Responsible for issuing and controlling access badges and keys/codes.

Class A Commercial Driver's License;
AND
Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of highways and/or airports;
AND
Qualifications to operate all required equipment at the duty station.
Special Note:
Some positions require a Hazardous Materials endorsement.
Some positions require American Traffic Safety Services Association training.
Positions require a First Aid, ETT, CPR, First Responder, and ARFF certification (14 CFR Part 139) and Airport Security Coordinator certification (49 CFR Part 15f42).
Incumbents of positions in this job class are required to pass a criminal background check and are required to be fingerprinted.
Some positions may be required to use a firearm or ammunition and are therefore subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(9) which prohibits persons who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from owning, possessing or using a firearm or ammunition.
Note:
Incumbents of positions that require a Commercial Driver's license are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations. APPLICATION
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
At the time of interview, please provide a current copy of your CDL with endorsements.
ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT
This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:

1. is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and
2. has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
   

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED
This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383), to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties, and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.
A Class A Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at time of hire. A conditional hire approval can only be given for endorsements. This means that the proposed appointee must successfully obtain an N-Tanker endorsement within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications and resumes will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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Robert Dunning
Valdez District Superintendent
Phone: (907) 834 - 1039
robert.dunning@alaska.gov Employment Type: Full Time