*OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR*

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Date Opened: 09/06/2024

Closing Date: Open Till Filled

Job Title: Operations Supervisor - OTF25-81

Salary: $27.13 - $39.61/Hourly; DOQ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt      

Grade: GN15                                                                                      

Department: Airport 

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ONE WEEK AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY. 

APPLICATION: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: You must complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

General Definition of Work 

Responsible for performing a wide variety of management, administrative, and supervisory duties associated with the day-to-day operations of the Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport.  Duties may include: supervising staff; participating in the development and monitoring of the division budget; coordinating department activities with other City departments to ensure effective working relationships.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Airport Manager.   

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ONE WEEK AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY. 

Minimum Qualifications 

High School Diploma or GED and considerable experience in airport operations, including moderate supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

Special Qualifications 

Possession of valid Commercial Driver License Class A with a Tanker Endorsement at hire.  

National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.  

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.  

Communication over the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) radio. 

Essential Functions

Supervises staff including assigning and reviewing work, ensuring staff are trained, evaluating performance, approving time off, handling disciplinary actions, and making hiring and termination recommendations.

Assists in the development, implementation, and management of the airport budget and strategic plan.

Provides input and recommendations on airport capital improvement projects.

Oversees the maintenance of all City-owned aircraft storage spaces including, but not limited to hangars, shades, tie-downs, and buildings.

Establishes and directs the safety and security program for the airport. 

Oversees the repair and maintenance of lighting system; Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS); City-owned hangars; security gates; security/alarm system.

Develops and implements Proper Safe Vehicle Operation Procedures Training.

Issues Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and communicate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), local Police, and Fire during emergencies.

Maintains regular attendance.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

Thorough knowledge of airport traffic patterns; airfield lighting, markings, and signs, different types of aircraft; military aircraft/operations, aviation fuel safety, systems, and operation; proper procedures and reports for spills/storm water pollution prevention (SWPP); Federal, State, and local rules and regulations pertaining to airport operations; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and guidelines; research methodology; theories and principals related to operations of a municipal airport, supervisory theories and principles, record keeping practices, aircraft recovery; proper procedures and language for issuing NOTAMs. 

Skill in monitoring workflow and assigning work to staff; reviewing and evaluating staff; gathering, organizing and analyzing data, preparing budgets and tracking expenditures, developing policies, procedures, standards and guidelines; interpreting policies and procedures; resolving problems and handling sensitive matters, procuring materials, supplies and services; using computers and related software applications; communications and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers; supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 

Working Conditions 

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing and walking and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements sufficient to operate equipment and vehicles by both day and night; observe unsafe road conditions; read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). 

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City paid postemployment.

This position may include a medical examination after offer of employment has been made.