8520 - Airport Operations & Maintenance Specialist (Airport)

Jackson County; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient airport operations. This position involves a range of responsibilities, from inspecting airfield conditions to managing maintenance tasks and leading contractors. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working irregular shifts. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in airport operations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values safety, compliance, and excellence in service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of skilled construction or maintenance experience required.
• Preferred: Limited Maintenance Electrician License or HVAC Journeyman Card.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs airport operations and maintenance activities independently.
• Inspects airfield conditions and issues NOTAMs as necessary.
• Oversees contractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Airfield Operations

Communication with Air Traffic Control

Construction and Maintenance

Regulatory Compliance

Wildlife Management

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Limited Maintenance Electrician License (LME)

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Journeyman Card

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Light and Heavy Trucks

Technical Test Equipment

Job description

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is looking for an energetic individual to be part of a dynamic team environment with diverse responsibilities. The ideal individual for this position will be a self-starter and must be comfortable operating on an airfield, including communicating with air traffic control using proper radio terminology.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Must be able to work a 10-hour day, which may include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate mandatory training, special project needs, and other coverage requirements.
• Pass a federal criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

I. Position Summary

Plans, schedules, monitors and/or performs airport operations activities and skilled airfield maintenance including, repair, maintenance and construction of buildings, property and equipment. Performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with only occasional instruction or assistance.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Inspects and evaluates airfield lighting, sign systems, pavement surfaces, and safety areas in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and any other applicable regulations.
• Monitors weather conditions in support of identifying, reporting, and removal of surface contaminants in accordance with the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) Protocol or any other applicable regulations.
• Determines when mitigation operations are necessary to address airfield conditions.
• Issues aerodrome, apron, obstruction, runway and taxiway Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) directly into the Federal NOTAM System using NOTAM Manager. Notifies stakeholders when legacy system is used or when condition does not meet NOTAM criteria but is still a safety concern.
• Performs wildlife management mitigation including lethal takes in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs air traffic control tower systems including but not limited to voice switch components, windspeed indicator, lighting control panel, and airport beacon.
• Oversees the work of contractors, ensuring compliance with established specifications, schedules and safety regulations including coordination with opening and closing runway, taxiways, and apron areas during construction projects as well as closures involving aircraft emergencies.
• Performs lead worker duties, including maintaining control of incident until supervisor is notified, monitors performance and behaviors in the field and reports work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee’s conduct and performance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. May be required to work holidays. Works irregular shifts and responds to after-hours emergency calls as required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND the equivalent combination of four years of relevant advanced skilled construction or facilities maintenance experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of a Limited Maintenance Electrician License (LME) or Building Maintenance Electrician License (BME) is preferred. Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Journeyman Card preferred. Obtain a movement area driver’s license within the first six months of appointment. Obtain a certificate of successful completion of a required airport wildlife management class within the first six months of appointment. Obtain a certificate of successful completion of airport condition and NOTAM Manager reporting within the first six months of appointment.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires the knowledge and ability to interpret rules, regulations, advisory circulars, directives, and other forms of mandate or guidance relative to federal, state, and local regulations; requires knowledge of and/or ability to learn within the first six months, all practices and procedures assigned to airport operations such as the ability to competently and efficiently operate in the movement area of the airport including proper communication with Air Traffic Control as well as Common Traffic Advisory Frequency protocols during non-towered hours of operation; ability to quickly evaluate and make complex decisions independently involving the closure of a runway or other aircraft surface in accordance with established protocols; ability to comprehend and facilitate the issuance of NOTAMs. Position requires general knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in construction and maintenance; knowledge of applicable safety hazards, practices and precautions involving airfield and building maintenance; knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, sewer and construction codes; knowledge of HVAC mechanics; knowledge of methods and practices of airport maintenance programs such as airfield lighting and sign systems, etc.; knowledge and use of skills and abilities related to lead workers including ability to plan, schedule and monitor work assignments; provide effective leadership; develop specifications for projects; perform duties under tight deadlines and/or in emergency situations; use independent judgement in performing routine and non-routine tasks; use basic mathematics for calculating totals and measuring distances; skill in the use of a large variety of highly technical test equipment. Position requires the ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools; operate light, medium and heavy trucks and power-driven equipment; familiarity with computers and software programs, understand and carry out oral and written directions; read and understand maintenance manuals, policy manuals, electrical diagrams, blueprints, specifications, etc.; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-employees and the general public. Position requires availability for on-call assignments and response for emergency call-back as necessary, ability to remain calm in emergency situations, and to exercise good judgment in a highly complex, safety-critical environment.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Tasks involve frequent walking and standing; perform strenuous or heavy manual work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions; lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight; and the operation of vehicles, shop and hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination and hearing are important components of safe and/or productive operations, especially when operating or performing tasks at night or during poor visibility conditions. May involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric or diesel-powered machinery vehicles involving manipulation of multiple controls and utilizing ladders and lifts up to a height of 100 feet. Tasks require visual perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants, wildlife, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, electrical currents, and pollen. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.