AIRPORT
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 7750
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class coordinates and supervises airport operations
related to airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration and airport operations
personnel. The employee is responsible
for coordinating the operational activities of FAA maintenance personnel,
contractors during construction projects, FAA Air Traffic Control personnel,
and personnel in the airport operations areas, with primary responsibility for
ensuring conformance of all activities with Federal Aviation Regulations. Supervision
is exercised over a small subordinate staff and work is performed under the general
supervision of the department head or other administrator. Performance is evaluated through
consultation, review of written and oral reports and the effectiveness of
operational functions. Performs related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Coordinates airport
operations to assure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, and
acts as liaison with FAA personnel regarding maintenance and operations procedures;
Plans, coordinates and
supervises airport personnel during snow removal operations and airport
emergency functions;
Represents airport
management at various operational and coordination meetings to assure safety of
operations, particularly in the
Coordinates the
activities of personnel involved in airport maintenance and crash fire rescue;
Works directly with
contractors in all phases of tenants’ and airport construction projects to
assure compliance with local ordinances and FAA regulations regarding safety,
utility protection, vehicle access and security;
Promotes and coordinates
airport safety meetings and emergency training procedures.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of air carrier/airport Federal Aviation Regulations Part
139 and other applicable Federal regulations relating to air carrier and
airport operations; thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration
forms, format applications and required notifications, including the Federal
NOTAM System, Air Traffic Control procedures and airport security procedures;
thorough knowledge of air carrier/airport snow removal operational procedures,
and safety standards as established by airlines and the FAA; ability to
coordinate regular and emergency operations with Air Traffic Control personnel
on operation matters during multiple general and airline/aircraft operations;
ability to effectively communicate on VHF radio frequencies during normal and
emergency airport operation; ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of
subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability
to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to complete
multi-level governmental forms and applications; ability to maintain records
and to prepare written reports; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college
or university with a Bachelor's degree, and four (4) years of experience in
airport operations and/or airport construction, one (1) year of which must have
been in a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation
Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory
experience.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Airport Operations Supervisor or two (2)
years of permanent competitive status as an Airport Construction Supervisor or
an Airport Administrative Assistant.
R01/05/09
Competitive