DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for servicing and handling aircraft at the County Airport and responding to real or potential emergency situations. Work is performed adhering to appropriate Federal, State and County laws at the Airport. Supervises subordinate employees. The work is performed under the general supervision of either the Airport Manager or Highway Superintendent or his/her designee. May be on 24 hour call. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Prepares airport for daily operations and use; checks radio equipment for working condition, checks runways for condition and debris; closes operation at the end of the day: checks secureness of aircraft and locks buildings;
Schedules shifts for assigned personnel ensuring adequate coverage for fueling operations;
Ensures that work assigned or completed adheres instructions, guidelines and schedules;
Oversees and conducts regular inspections of airfield runways, taxiways, lighting, security, tenants leased areas, public areas of roadways, parking lots and grounds;
Maintains liaison with airport tenants, aeronautical users, FAA, and other county departments involved with the airport;
Initiates corrective action when conflicts with users develop;
Prepares and maintains all required reports relating to field conditions, equipment status;
Maintains log of all aircraft based at airport;
Performs credit card and cash transactions.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work 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.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation and service requirements of aircraft in use at the airport; good knowledge of airport rules and regulations; good knowledge of take-off and landing procedures; good knowledge of aircraft fire crash rescue equipment and procedures; ability to understand moderately complex written and oral directions; ability to plan and supervise work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; ability to handle public relations problems courteously and tactfully; dependability; initiative; good judgment; resourcefulness.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee constantly is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handles, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, knell, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation of high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education and six months of experience in the operating and fueling of heavy or motor equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Successfully complete and pass a certified FAR 139 fueling safety course within six months of hire.