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Airport Operations Representative (Public Safety Communication Center) - Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver
City and County of Denver Salary
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

About Our Job

Working at an airport can be both challenging and fulfilling. You'll witness the arrival and departure of various aircrafts at DEN, the 3rd busiest airport in the United States. You will be solving problems and dispatching resources to incidents on DEN property in a very dynamic and fast paced environment. You would be working in the Emergency Communications Center at DEN.

You will be the lifeline between our customers, Airfield, Denver Fire, Terminal Ops, Security Access Controls, and more! Your quick thinking and effective communication can save lives and provide crucial assistance during emergencies. Every call you handle and every situation you manage directly impacts the well-being of our community. The sense of fulfillment and purpose you'll experience in this role is unparalleled. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career as an AOR please WATCH THIS VIDEO and apply directly to make a difference!

What We Offer

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN's diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $29.85 - $46.27 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
  • Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan
  • Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Development & Career Growth Opportunities
  • so much more!!!

What You'll Do

  • In this role you will join the Airport Communications Center team and support our world-class airport 24 / 7 / 365 operation. The primary duties of this position are to provide a variety of operational and emergency support services to airport management, public safety personnel and the traveling public.
  • Controls a centralized communications center which includes monitoring and operating multiple computer systems such as two-way radio and voice communication consoles, fire alarm, runway surface sensor system, and CCTV system
  • Monitors, operates and controls computerized weather reporting systems to access, monitor and interpret weather conditions, and initiates airport-wide response
  • Accesses and operates a FAA computer system to transmit Notices to Airmen to report status of airfield conditions
  • Acts as the central coordination and communications center during airfield emergencies and snow events to coordinate airport-wide and external emergency responses. Staffs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to support communications and coordination functions
  • Operates an automated communications console making and receiving calls in routine operations and non-routine operations and notifies appropriate response personnel
  • Monitors and controls a centralized security system to enforce Transportation Security Administration regulations and receives alarms and initiates appropriate airport response. Enforces Airport Security plan by issuing violation notices to airport employees for security violations
  • Maintains accurate and complete log book entries and manual records of airport events
  • Supports snow events by assisting airlines servicing DEN, airport operations and the ramp tower during deicing operations
  • Trains other employees in day to day procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  • What You'll Bring

    We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

    We are looking for dedicated, motivated, aviation-experienced individuals who thrive on multi-tasking in frequent high-pressure, time-sensitive, critical situations while demonstrating exceptional customer service. In addition, we are looking for candidates with some or all the following experience :

  • Highly proficient with multiple computer programs and using those simultaneously
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aviation
  • ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
  • Completion of ASOS training
  • Certified member of AAAE
  • ACE Designation - Security, Operations or Communication
  • Required Minimum Qualifications

  • We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications :
  • Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
  • Two (2) years of airline, fixed base operator, military aviation, air traffic control or airport experience.
  • A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
  • Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
  • FBI Background Check

    FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and / or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical / drug test may be required.

    Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Background Check required

    Must pass a CBI background and fingerprint check and obtain and maintain CBI certification as a condition of employment. Must take and pass an online test every two years to maintain certification.

    Shift Work, Snow Duties, and Emergency Incidents

    This position does require shift work as DEN is a 24 / 7 / 365 operation (includes nights, weekends, and holidays). Mandatory extended / additional shifts can be required. Additionally, this position is required to work mandatory snow duties, which vary and can include nights, weekends and holidays.

    About DEN

    Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

    Application Deadline

    Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

    About Everything Else

    Job Profile

    CX2486 Airport Operations Representative

    To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

    Position Type

    Unlimited

    Position Salary Range

    30.60 - $47.43

    Starting Pay

    30 to $35 per hour; Based on education and experience

    Agency

    Denver International Airport

    The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and / or local law.

    It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.

    Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

    For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

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