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Contra Costa County, Public Works, Airports Division (Airports) is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Airport Safety Officer I (ASO I) classification. Under supervision, ASO I's maintain airport facilities, grounds and equipment in an orderly, operational and safe condition. ASO I's are at the forefront of interaction with tenants, vendors, contractors, and other personnel. ASO's are responsible for all aspects of operating the two airports safely and efficiently while maintaining all compliance. We are looking for someone who: Possesses a strong mechanical aptitude and understand how machines work and are able to trouble shoot repairs; is team-oriented; is motivated to learn and will seek learning opportunities; has a desire to work in the aviation field; is adaptable and responds positively to change; demonstrates honesty and accountability. Annual Salary: $49,907.28 - $60,662.64. Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2022. For more information: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/38/Jobs

Minimum Qualifications:

License Required:  Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.  Out-of-state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Education:  Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience:  Six (6) months of full-time experience working at a military or commercial service airport, OR, one (1) year of full-time experience working at an aviation business that provides services such as aircraft fueling/maintenance, aircraft charger, or flight training.

NOTE:  Retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience in an airport, airbase or other aviation environment is not qualifying.

Substitution for experience:  Completion of one (1) year airport internship; OR, thirty (30) semester units, or 45 quarter units (or its equivalent) of college-level course work, eight (8) units of which must have included airport or aviation administration (or closely related field) courses; OR, a combination of an airport internship and college-level coursework as described above.

Desirable Qualifications:

• American Association of Airport Executives Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations
• Licensed Pilot, Remote Pilot, and/or Aircraft Mechanic (A&P)
• Medical training (CPR, First Aid, AED, EMT)
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL A or B)
• NATA Fuel Supervisor Certification
• Other AAAE ACE certifications
• Experience as a Vehicle or Heavy Equipment Mechanic