Airport Operations Specialist

Airport Operations SpecialistRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for a multi-functional role in an organization that thrives on collaboration, vigor and every-changing challenges. The position requires a self-motivated leader that brings organization, positive energy, and motivation for growth while also keeping focus on the broader dynamic goals for the Airport.The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for, under general supervision, performing a variety of technical, general operations, surveillance and enforcement duties associated with the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. This role will also perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks associated the operation and maintenance of the airport property and equipment.Projected schedule for this role is Wednesday-Saturday from 6:30am- 4:30 pm but requires availability on nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call. Schedules are subject to change at any time based on Airport needs. Must be available to be on-call for special events and for snow removal operations at any time of day.Hiring Range: $28.10-$35 USD Hourly. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more.Essential Duties:Perform routine inspections of all airport property and all aircraft movement areas for FAR-Part 139 compliance and safety. Make work orders and minor airfield maintenance to maintain FAR-Part 139 compliance. Prioritize maintenance operations in the field in limited time-frames. Decide what warrants initiation of work order proceduresIdentify airport/airfield safety hazards and take correct measures to rectify the situations encountered. Anticipate potential safety hazards and take preventive action to reduce risk to airport users.Coordinate and implement airport security programs regulated by the FAA. Provide training to airport tenants, employees of FBO's, flight schools, vendors and contractors and all applicable law enforcement, fire and emergency responders. Decide whether to grant airport access and driving privileges. Make strategic administrative organization and money handling decisions.Monitor, respond to and coordinate with Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to enforce all security requirements.Provide aircraft fire and crash rescue functions in accordance to FAA regulations along with North Metro Fire District.Perform snow removal operations, including strategic planning with snow team call out prediction, performing continuous runway inspections to monitor and report conditions via NOTAMs, and preparation of equipment in advance of snow team arrival.Required to be on-call for snow operations at any time of any day. Decide when to initiate snow team call-outs. Prioritize areas of the airport for immediate snow removal and closures. Determine equipment best suited for current conditions.Coordinate, monitor and inspect airfield construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal aviation regulations and FAA advisory circulars. Report violations or hazards to the Operations Manager. Mitigate all wildlife hazards associated with the airport in a timely manner. Make decisions pertaining to wildlife hazard mitigation techniques and document filingOther duties as assigned.Qualifications:Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.Minimum Qualifications:Experience: 1 or more years of related work experience.Education: High School Diploma or GED*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :Snow removal experienceFire-Fighter experienceAirport operations experiencePilot's license/flight training experienceFast learnerStrong work ethicGreat attention to detailSelf-motivatedIndependent decision-making skillsQualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities. A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal. For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.