Airport Operations Specialist-Airfield

SUPERVISES OTHERS: NO FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT COMPENSATION: $33.16 - $36.36/ hr Based on Experience Inspects airport facilities, including runways and lighting, to identify necessary repairs, replacements, or improvements. Assists in enforcing aircraft parking regulations, monitoring compliance with applicable ordinances, and initiating corrective actions as needed. Issues NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) when required by airport conditions, ensuring timely communication of important information to stakeholders. Performs daily, nightly, periodic, and special airfield inspections to maintain safety and operational efficiency. Responds to airfield operational concerns promptly, addressing issues to ensure smooth airport operations. Execute and support the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, including the use of both lethal and non-lethal firearms, trapping, dispersal techniques, and accurate documentation of wildlife observations and activities. Addresses and resolves issues raised by airport tenants and the public, maintaining a focus on customer service and satisfaction. Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary. COMPETENCIES Collaboration: Able to bring people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose; Creates synergy, resulting in a combined effort with greater results than those achieved by individuals. Self-Management: Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals. Goal Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance in achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations; being ready to take action and showing tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance. Dependability: Being trustworthy, punctual, and reliable, consistently fulfilling commitments and responsibilities, and being counted on to deliver quality work on time, demonstrating a consistent and predictable performance level across tasks and situations REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster. Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.

QUALIFICATIONS: (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS) Associate’s degree or equivalent Less than one (1) year experience in the Aviation industry Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Obtain and maintain position-appropriate NIMS & emergency management training Obtain and maintain Ramp and Movement Area (MAT) driving privileges Must be able to obtain Movement Area Level I Certification after hire; on-the-job training will be provided to support certification. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations credential. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Federal Aviation Regulations. Knowledge of airport operations, maintenance and other airport-related activities. Knowledge of weather and NOTAM terminology used in Airport Operations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority. Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information. Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism. PHYSICAL ABILITIES Standing up to 6 hours per day Frequently walking and sitting Frequent lifting up to 50 Ibs Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, dragging, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling and climbing Extreme exposure to weather, noxious fumes, and chemicals Occasional exposure to insects Navigate occasionally heights and confined areas Frequent exposure to excessive noise Constant use of car/light truck Occasional use of weed whacker, firearms, friction tester, and reflectometer The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case