What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Specialist (PCN 253573) position at State of Alaska?
Job Description
RECRUITMENT EXPANSION NOTICE
Thescope of recruitment for this vacancy has been expanded to allow for a larger
applicant pool. If you have already applied for this position there is no need
to reapply.
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, is looking for an Airport Operations Specialist in Bethel to help us Keep Alaska Moving!What you will be doing:This position is the Bethel Airport Manager. Responsibilities include the supervision of Bethel Airport’s day-to-day maintenance and operations (scheduling, directing duties, tasks, and assignments); ensuring station and airport regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), OSHA, State of Alaska as well as Department of Transportation Policies and Procedures and guidelines. This position has the authority to act and give direction to airport personnel as needed to remain compliant with these regulations. The role also manages training requirements for all DOT&PF employees and airport tenants (as needed). Additionally, it coordinates with the aviation leasing office regarding airport tenant usage to ensure compliance with lease requirements. The Bethel Airport Manager is responsible for managing airport contractors, coordinating, and approving tasks and assignments. This position also oversees 25 village airports and their contractors. The Bethel Airport Manager will set maintenance goals to meet aviation standards.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Bethel Airport team consists of nine staff members who work collaboratively to maintain regulatory certification and compliance for this critical FAR Part 139 and TSA 1542 airport. Our responsibilities extend to 25 rural airports across approximately 40,000 square miles of Southwest Alaska.
As part of DOT&PF’s mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure," our crews operate and maintain these airports year-round, in all conditions. From plowing snow in near white-out conditions for medivac, passenger, cargo, and commuter flights, to repairing runways, conducting security inspections, maintaining lighting systems, and training for emergencies, we handle it all. Every day, we turn challenging situations into routine operations, keeping Alaska moving!
The benefits of joining our team:Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.
The working environment you can expect:Bethel Airport (BET) is a regional transportation hub in Southwest Alaska, serving as a gateway to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region. The Bethel Airport plays a vital role in connecting remote communities and ensuring year-round access despite challenging conditions.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:
- Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
- Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
Special Note:- Valid Driver's License is required.
- Candidates must be able to possess and operate a firearm.
- Candidates must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542), which requires fingerprinting and a background check.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecsMinimum Qualifications
Two years experience resolving aircraft operating area (AOA) issues and experience involving commercial or general aviation operations, terminal operations, landside operations, or overseeing snow removal and airport and runway safety operations, subject to FAA, state, or military rules and regulations. The required experience includes work such as an Airport Operations Officer with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
(NOTE: Qualifying military experience must reflect ground, airside and landside operations control experience to be considered qualifying or equivalent.)
Special Note:
If an incumbent is required to use a firearm to assist in controlling wildlife hazards at the airport, he or she must be able to comply with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208). Any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is ineligible for appointment to a position that requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Candidates for this class must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542), which requires fingerprinting and a background check.
Employees are subject to recall.
Employees are required to possess a current Alaska driver's license.
Employees may be required to maintain first aid certification.Additional Required Information
At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:
- Cover letter (see instructions below)
- Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
A cover letter is required for this position. In two to three paragraphs (no more than one page), please highlight your experience as it pertains to the three (3) competencies of your choice listed in the "Who we are looking for" section of the job posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online, or, if unable to attach, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
ARMS & AMMUNITION REQUIREMENT
This position requires the use of firearm or ammunition. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold a position in this job class in accordance with the Federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL-104-208). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" means an offense that:
is a misdemeanor under Federal or State Law; and
has, as an element the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
AIRPORT SECURITY BADGECandidates for this position must be eligible for an airport identification badge in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations (49 CFR 1542) which requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. The successful applicant must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as well as a comprehensive background investigation, along with a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Briana Bockhorst, Administrative Assistant 3
Phone: 907-269-0749
Email: briana.bockhorst@alaska.gov
