ASSISTANT AIRPORT MANAGER
The County of Los Angeles
ASSISTANT AIRPORT MANAGER
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ASSISTANT AIRPORT MANAGER
Salary
$55,057.20 - $74,197.20 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C6079C
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
03/06/2025
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Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
C6079C
FILING PERIOD
We will begin receiving applications on Monday ,March 10 , 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers.
We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment.
Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING.
Essential Job Functions
An Assistant Airport Manager is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:
+ Assists in managing the work of personnel engaged in general airport operations and aircraft fueling services by supervising personnel.
+ Ensuring personnel are adequately trained and certified.
+ Evaluating performance and workload statistics.
+ Collaborating with others to allocate personnel and equipment.
+ Directing and reviewing the results of inspections within subordinates' assigned airports in order to ensure that quality service is delivered in a timely and productive manner that supports departmental goals and objectives.
+ Handles the leasing of airport buildings, hangars, and tie-downs by resolving disputes.
+ Authorizing exceptions to standard operating policies or procedures in order to meet emergency or other special conditions.
+ Oversees the day-to-day operation of an airport by providing immediate instruction and execution of the airport operations procedures, best management practices, aircraft fueling protocol, and Department/Division policies and protocols at a County airport.
+ Inspecting and/or overseeing the inspection of equipment and structures.
+ Ensuring the proper maintenance of airport facilities, equipment, and buildings ensuring the proper response to emergencies.
+ Implementing and monitoring the enforcement of the requirements and compliance with minimum standards, permits, lease, license, and other operating agreements.
+ Ensuring the compilation of daily receipts of rents and fees and reconciling discrepancies/errors in order to ensure operational and maintenance standards are being met.
+ Assists in serving as a departmental liaison by representing the department at meetings and/or events.
+ Meeting with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate with and resolve problems.
+ Counseling resident and transient pilots on safety and noise abatement practices.
+ Disseminating information regarding the airport.
+ Collaborating with organizations in order to ensure that the Department of Public Works is serving airport tenants, airport users, and the local community.
+ Assists with the budget and purchasing for an airport by preparing, and/or submitting budget, supply, and materials requests.
+ Reviewing and approving requests for overtime, equipment replacement, supplies, building and equipment repairs.
+ Directing the allocation of resources to accomplish budget objectives.
+ Submitting proposals in order to make effective use of resources and ensure departmental funds are utilized in a fiscally responsible manner.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for dedicated individuals who meet one of the following requirements:
- Option I: Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment*
- Option II: Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment and a current private or commercial pilot's certificate**
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. -AND- *** A Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driver license and driving record from the California State Department of Motor and Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.
Successful applicants for this position must obtain and present a copy of their Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate before final appointment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III- Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or ambulation most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Maintenance, repair or operation of airport landing field facilities and equipment is defined as maintaining and repairing airport structures (e.g., hangars and buildings), airport infrastructure (e.g., runways, taxiways, and apron areas), airport facilities (e.g., lighting, signage, and navigational aids), and airport vehicles and equipment.
**To qualify under Option II, you must provide a current private or commercial pilot’s certificate. This supporting documentation must be attached at the time of filing or provided via email within 5 business days from applying to sstewart@hr.lacounty.gov. Please indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number when emailing this information.We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
* *Successful completion of a Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR program issued by a provider authorized by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2)parts:
Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted50%,assessing:
+ Analyzing Information
+ Empathy
+ Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
+ Controlling Emotions
+ Management Judgment
+ Management Potential
+ Achievement
+ Responsibility
+ Willingness to Learn
+ Working Relationships
+ Learning Quickly
+ Generating New Ideas
+ Using Time Efficiently
+ Working to High Quality Standards
+ Adapting to Change
+ Deductive Reasoning
+ Reading Comprehension
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Only those candidates that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I will advance to Part II.
Part II: A Structured Interview, weighted50%,assessing:
+ Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
+ Airport Operations
+ Airport Inspection and Maintenance
+ Airport Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines
+ Safety and First-Aid
+ Interpersonal/Relationship Building Skills
+ Customer Service
+ Problem Solving/Decisiveness
+ Oral Communication
+ Influencing/Negotiating
+ Administration and Management
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each weighted exam part in order to be placed on the eligible register.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The se ction dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator atTestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov.We require a completed "Request for ReasonableAccommodation" form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Your score will be valid for twelve months from the date of your assessment results notice.
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Los Angeles County Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: sstewart @dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment*? *Maintenance, repair or operation of airport landing field facilities and equipment is defined as maintaining and repairing airport structures (e.g., hangars and buildings), airport infrastructure (e.g., runways, taxiways, and apron areas), airport facilities (e.g., lighting, signage, and navigational aids), and airport vehicles and equipment.
+ I do not have experience in the maintenance and repair or operation of airport facilities and equipment.
+ Less than 1 year.
+ At least 1 year but less than 2 years.
+ At least 2 years but less than 3 years.
+ 3 or more years.
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Please describe your experience that supports your response to the question above. As a reminder, "See Resume" is not an acceptable response. Indicate the following information:
+ Payroll Title:
+ Department and Division/Section/Unit Name:
+ Supervisor's Name and Title:
+ Dates of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
+ Description of WorkIf you do not have experience in this area, indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess a current private or commercial pilot's certificate?
+ Yes
+ No
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Did you attach a legible copy of your current private or commercial pilot's certificate to your application?
+ Yes, I have attached a copy to my application.
+ No, but I will provide a copy within 5 business days of submitting my application.
+ No, I do not have a private or commercial pilot's certificate.
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Do you possess a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification AND a Standard First Aid certification issued by a provider authorized by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association?
+ Yes
+ No
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Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License?
+ Yes
+ No
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: Successful applicants for this position must obtain and present a copy of A valid California Class C Driver License and Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certificate before final appointment.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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