Airport Operations Agent

Technical and compliance driven position that maintains airport safety, security and operational efficiency. Conducts required safety inspections of airfield and airport facilities and maintains records of discrepancies and corrective action taken, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Also provides continuous monitoring of airport activity and responds to incidents and emergency events as required to provide necessary support.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Conducts daily, periodic and continuous surveillance inspections of airfield movement and non-movement areas, as well as terminal facilities to ensure the following:
  • Safety and security of the public, airport stakeholders and KCAB staff.
  • Compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations including, but not limited to FAA Part 139, FAA Part 77, and TSA Part 1542.
  • Compliance with KCAB policies including, but not limited to Rules and Regulations, Minimum Standards, Airport Certification Manual and Airport Security Program.
• Works with KCAB Departments to address unsafe/non-compliant issues found during airfield/airport facilities inspections.
• Implements wildlife control procedures and ensures compliance with the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Monitors winter weather conditions, performs runway friction testing and ensures compliance with KCAB Snow and Ice Control Plan.
• Reviews NOTAMs daily for accuracy and issues/cancels NOTAMS as required.
• Administers and audits airfield inspection programs and training documentation regulated by FAA Part 139.
• Assists in preparation for annual FAA Safety Certification Inspection.
• Assists with reviewing, updating and ensuring compliance with Airport Certification Manual, including associated plans contained therein. Assists with constructing, updating and maintaining other Department manuals, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and proctors movement/non-movement area driving familiarization training and testing for airport personnel.
• Monitors construction activity and coordinates with KCAB departments to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency is maintained.
• Works with KCAB departments to address customer related issues. Provides high level of customer service in responding to questions and inquires from the public, airport stakeholders, and government regulatory agencies.
• Responds to incidents and emergency events providing support to KCAB Departments as required.
• Provides on call availability for response to emergency situations and winter weather events.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Associate's degree in a related field to the area of assignment and five years of progressively responsible airport operations experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Obtain and maintain US Customs and Border Protection Clearance.
• Obtain and maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training.

• FAA/TSA regulations concerning certification and operations of a commercial airport;
• Airport Security Program requirements;
• OSHA Regulations;
• Reading and interpreting construction plans.

• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.

Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, driving, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.