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Essential Job Functions:

1. Conducts daily inspections of airfield, including paved and non-paved areas, for compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations regarding safety and security; maintains log of daily inspection reports; advises the President/CEO, Vice-President of Operations, Manager of Operational Safety and Fire, and Director of Maintenance of conditions and/or situations.
2. Conducts walk-through inspections of terminal facilities and notifies Airport Maintenance of any issues that may need repair.
   
   
3. Assures departmental compliance with all FAA and state laws and regulations; modifies airport programs to comply with new regulations; recommends and updates changes to the Airport Certification Manual.
   
   
4. Work involves the overall coordination of departmental operations in the area of federal and state compliance.
   
   
5. The incumbent is subject to twenty-four hour call for situations needing immediate attention.
   
   
6. Work involves the use of independent judgment within established guidelines and is reviewed through written reports and conferences.
   
   
7. Serves as contact person for FAA requirements including all personnel training requirements. Advises the Flight Service Station and the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower personnel when adverse conditions exist through the issuing and canceling of NOTAMs.
   
   
8. Develops airport ordinances and procedures for implementing newly required FAA or other federal and state laws regarding airports.
   
   
9. Ensures all airport personnel are in compliance with FAA and state regulations and receives the proper training to remain in compliance with these laws; conducts airfield safety operation training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of local, state and federal aviation regulation procedures.
   
   
2. Knowledge of the operations, functions, policies and procedures of a FAA Part 139 airport.
   
   
3. Knowledge of various federal program operations and their relation to airport operations.
   
   
4. Knowledge of FAA requirements as they relate to selection and training of airport personnel.
   
   
5. Ability to do accurate research and prepare reports.
   
   
6. Ability to comprehend federal regulations and changes and to respond accordingly to those changes.
   
   
7. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
   
   
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with FAA and state officials and other City and County departments and divisions.
   
   
9. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
   
   
10. Performs other duties as requested.
    
    
11. May supervise subordinate employees.

Training & Experience: Bachelor's degree in aviation management, airway science, or a related field OR a Bachelor's degree in another field with six months experience in Airport Operations. FAA Pilots License preferred, but not required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check and employment history check. Employees found to have an excessive criminal record or other misrepresentations of employment will not be eligible for employment.