Purpose: |
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Under close supervision, coordinate and perform work in administrative and operational management of the airport facilities. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Inspects facilities and ensures safe operating conditions.
- Investigates problem areas and make recommendations for corrective action.
- Responds to emergencies, makes decisions and coordinates emergency activities, and implements emergency plans.
- Researches information as requested/needed.
- Writes technical reports.
- Works with federal agencies, and airport tenants as required, ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of airport operations.
- Answers emergency and non-emergency phone calls, determines nature of request, and takes messages when necessary. Initiates, enters, and updates the system.
- Provides customer service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and City of Austin employees, other governmental agencies, and tenants by performing duties such as providing information using communication devices.
- Records data to appropriate forms/logs. Searches for data on multi-application computer systems.
- Operates/monitors multi-channel radio, audio/video, multi-agency, and multi-jurisdictional paging systems.
- Coordinates the opening and closing of the airport (or portions of it) based upon airport conditions, safety factors, and emergencies.
- Coordinates investigations with other entities and Department of Aviation.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership when deemed necessary.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of airport operations.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related security software.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority.
- Ability to stay informed of airport operational, safety, and security issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
- Ability to train others.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, Aviation Management, or in a field related to the job. OR
- Two (2) years of experience in the U.S. Military Services, airport operations, or in another field related to the job.
- Any combination of education and work experience may substitute for the above minimum qualifications.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, and obtain and maintain federally-mandated security clearances required to work at an airport.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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