Airport Operations Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4726773) Apply  Airport Operations Manager Salary $87,583.96 - $131,376.47 Annually Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 221506-03 Department Lakeland Linder International Airport Division Lakeland Linder Intl Airpt Ops 0601100000 Opening Date 11/12/2024 Closing Date 11/19/2024 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits + Questions GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This advanced managerial and administrative position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and coordinating subordinate personnel in the Airport Operations Department of Lakeland Linder International Airport. Job duties include managing the daily operations of the airport as well as compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations, including but not limited to CFR Part 139, Title XXV F.S. 330.30, CFR Part 77, and TSR 1542. This position requires a high degree of airport management knowledge, personal initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to work within established policies, procedures, and instructions. A willingness to complete other operational and administrative duties as assigned is required. Work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and the ability to complete work in a timely and cost-effective manner, along with the ability to manage the Airport Operations team effectively. Work is reviewed through periodic conferences with the Airport Assistant Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Directs the work of supervisory personnel engaged in the airport's operation. + Develops and implements work performance and safety standards within the Airport Operations Department; approves work schedules, sets priorities, and inspects work in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness. + Assists in preparing plans, specifications, and contract documents for airport projects, including external consultants' reviews of plans and specifications. + Reviews proposed on-site and off-site construction to ensure compliance with FAR Part 77. + Plans, implements, and monitors special events as the department head assigns. + Maintains and implements the airport's sUAS program, including compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations, staff training, and the safe and efficient use of the airport's drone. + Conducts FAR Part 139 airfield inspections, assesses airfield conditions for safe aircraft operations, records discrepancies, issues airport NOTAMs, and generates work orders as may be required. + Conducts inspections of airport facilities, ensuring satisfactory service levels, repair, and maintenance, and generates work orders as required. + Responsible for wildlife management activities following the airport's approved Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. + Coordinates appropriate actions in response to emergencies and other airport incidents per the airport's approved Airport Emergency Plan. + Ensures compliance with airfield driver training, security training, emergency training, airport familiarization training, and other training required by local, State, and Federal regulations, including but not limited to FAR Part 139. + Responsible for the airfield's security, including compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations, including but not limited to FAR Part 139, F.S. 330.30, and TSR 1542. + Responsible for ensuring screening of applicants for security credentials is completed following the airport's approved Airport Security Plan. + Distributes, controls, verifies, and is accountable for airport access systems. + Maintains the airport's noise mitigation program(s); responds to and logs public comments/complaints; investigates aircraft noise events and refers noise issues as appropriate to department heads. + Ensures escorts for contractors and vendors needing access to airport facilities are properly coordinated and scheduled. + Acts as liaison between the airport and other private and governmental entities as necessary. + Responds to questions and inquiries from the public, airport tenants and users, airlines, and governmental agencies. + Resolves complaints or refers matters as appropriate to other airport personnel communicating with tenants and users regarding grievances, performance deficiencies, and other operational issues. + Ensures compliance with all federal airport operations, safety, certification, and security regulations, including monitoring and evaluating daily activities of airside and landside operations. + Ensures airport primary guiding documents are up-to-date, ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations, including but not limited to FAR Part 139, F.S. 330.30, and TSR 1542. + Researches and compiles data as the basis for reports and recommendations, analyzes specific operational areas, provides recommendations, and executes proposed solutions and/or alternate methods or procedures once department heads approve. + Required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the airport. + Ability to work a rotating shift and rotating on-call schedule and be available for response to after-hour emergencies. + Position is designated as Mission Critical. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + May assist in compiling budget requests and specifications for improvements. + Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field. + Five (5) years of training and experience in a responsible position assisting in managing and operating an airport certified under FAR Part 139. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must possess a valid driver's license. + Must maintain a valid telephone number. + Must pass a ten-year fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA) ongoing. + May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices surrounding airport management. + Thorough knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to airport operations, design, and construction, including but not limited to CFR Part 139, Title XXV F.S. 330.30, CFR Part 77, TSR 1542, FAA Advisory Circulars, FAA Engineering Briefs, and FAA Orders. + Thorough knowledge of aircraft types and performance characteristics. + Thorough knowledge of airfield communications procedures, navigational aids, and meteorological phenomena. + Knowledge of accounting practices, processes, and procedures related to airport operations, including airport grant programs. + Ability to delegate sufficient authority to subordinates to carry out assigned responsibilities and maintain compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations of airport operations. + Ability to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the FAA's Small UAS Rule, FAR Part 107. + Ability to coordinate the work of contractors and consultants. + Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written. + Ability to write reports and provide documented recommendations. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport users, tenants, contractors, government agencies, City employees, and the public. + Skilled in using computer-based applications including but not limited to the operation of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other typical software applications used in an office environment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Requires light manual work that involves walking or standing most of the time, sedentary work that involves routine keyboard operations, and the ability to exert up to ten (10) pounds of force regularly. + The job requires exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather, and wet/humid conditions. + The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.* Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses. For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844. Suggestion Awards A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000. For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348. Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder) An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit. Uniforms/Equipment Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification. Parking Free while at work. Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor. For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797. For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872. 01 Please indicate your highest level of education. + Less than a High School Diploma or GED + High School Diploma or GED + Some College - less than 30 credit hours + Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours + Associate's Degree or 60 credit hours + 90 Credit Hours + Bachelor's Degree or 120 credit hours + Master's Degree + Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of experience do you have in a responsible position assisting in managing and operating an airport certified under FAR Part 139? + No experience + Some experience, but less than 1 year + At least 1 year, but less than 3 years + At least 3 years, but less than 5 years + At least 5 years, but less than 11 years + At least 11 years, but less than 14 years + At least 14 years, but less than 17 years + 17 years or more 03 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 04 By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices