Lewis County, WA Job Opportunity
Job Title(s): Airport Systems Manager
Department: Public Works
Division: Airports
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pay Grade: Grade 124: $5,677 – $7,617/Mo. (DOQ)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Department/Office:
This position is available in the Lewis County Public Works Department, Airports Division located at 5239 Jackson Hwy, Toledo, WA.
Position Summary/Distinguishing Characteristics:
Lewis County is recruiting an Airport System Manager to join the Public Works Department.
Under general direction, the Airport System Manger plans, coordinates, and manages the operations and activities of Lewis County’s Packwood Airport and the Ed Carlson Memorial Field – South Lewis County Airport; coordinates with outside agencies regarding the implementation of aviation projects; administers the Airports’ safety programs and grant funding.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in airport management and operations including financial management, economic business development, technical airport operations, maintenance and procedures, and administrative and field operations.
This is a non-represented, FLSA exempt position reporting to
the Public Works Director
Links:
Job Posting:Airport_Systems_Manager
Job Description: Airport_Systems_Manager_AC100_092922.pdf
Core Benefits: CORE_BENEFITS.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov)
Additional Benefits:Non_-_OFFICE_MNGR.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov)
Lewis County Jobs App: https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov#713
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is an entry-level classification in the Survey Technician job series. Incumbents typically have little or no directly related experience and work under close supervision while learning job tasks.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Airport Management or a closely related field; AND five (5) years’ experience managing airportoperations.
- A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience managing a municipal airport.
- Prior experience obtaining and administering Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants along with grant assurances through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
- Experience developing airport lease agreements.
- Experience planning, scheduling or coordinating facility maintenance and construction projects.
Working Environment/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a standard office environment and in and around airport facilities; subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking, and lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
Essential Functions:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of County-owned airport facilities including planning,
development, facilities maintenance, safety programming, and grant administration. - Develops, implements, administers, and reviews airport systems policies and procedures.
- Assists in the development of the Airport Strategic Plan.
- Interprets, explains, and enforces Federal, State, and local rules and regulations governing airport operations.
- Develops and administers airport budgets; monitors and authorizes expenditure.
- Prepares and submits grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT-AD); administers grant funding. - Oversees various types of airport/aviation projects; prepares and manages airport contracts, coordinates with
outside agencies regarding project development and implementation. - Develops and administers the Safety Program for the County’s Airports and related facilities.
- Manages all County-owned aircraft storage spaces including hangars, T-hangars, and tie downs.
- Works with and advises the Public Works Director, Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), and Lewis County
Systems Airport Advisory boards regarding airport related matters. - Serves as a liaison between the County and outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
- Addresses and facilitates the timely resolution of operational, maintenance, safety, and/or security issues at
the County’s airport facilities. - Supervises and monitors the quality of work performed by maintenance contractors.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge Of:
- County policies and procedures.
- Airport operations, policies, and procedures.
- Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
- Aeronautical information manual.
- Washington State Department of Transportation aviation guidelines.
- Principles and practices of grant administration.
- Processes for preparing and administering budgets.
- Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.
Skills In:
- Managing and directing the County’s airport operations.
- Monitoring and maintaining compliance with regulations governing airport operations.
- Coordinating aviation projects and administering grant funding and airport safety programs.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County departments and officials, outside
agencies, contractors, community groups, and the general public. - Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditure.
- Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.