Airfield Maintenance Supervisor

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Airfield Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$28.56 - $30.34 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -06655

Department

Airport

Division

Airfield Operations

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/8/2024 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The Boise Airport is comprised of over 160 employees focused on a mission to provide services to meet the demand of our growing community . Our airport is undergoing a multi-year expansion to accommodate future transportation needs in the region. If you're searching for an exciting career filled with special projects and countless ways to make an impact , we want to hear from you .

The Boise Airfield Supervisor:

• Supervises and participates in day-to-day airfield maintenance activities, staff management and training, and project schedules.

• Maintains the City of Boise airfield, ensuring efficiency and safety in accordance with Federal Aviation Association (FAA) regulations.

• This position works under limited supervision of the Airfield Maintenance Manager.

City employees enjoy unparalleled benefits including a zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family. Plus, a pension plan that provides a lifetime annuity , investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiveness, paid parental leave, and more!

Essential Functions

Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting, and assigning duties; correcting inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching, initiating discipline or termination as needed; and overseeing employees or a group. Performs the tasks of subordinate employees, as needed.

Participates in day-to-day airfield maintenance activities, staff management and training and project schedules. Ensures staff is operating safely and in accordance with FAA (Federal Aviation Association) and airport regulations. Attends tenant and construction meetings and provides information and guidance regarding rules and regulations affecting projects. Inspects airfield and associated grounds and provides feedback and recommendations.

Oversees and ensures the completion of work orders correcting discrepancies per FAA regulations. Provides training on professional development, equipment operation and safety procedures. Assists staff with grounds and equipment maintenance and operation.

Coordinates preventive maintenance on runways, taxiways and ramp areas. Assists the manager in the development of bid specifications for new and replacement equipment, as well as the purchase of airfield maintenance equipment and supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities: Employees in this position are authorized to recommend and/or effect the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, performance evaluations, transferring, promoting, assigning of significant duties, rewarding, disciplining and terminating employment; exercise independent judgment to direct others work and have the authority to take corrective action; and, utilize people skills to communicate, motivate and direct or oversee a person, group, department, or organization.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and

• 3 years of experience working with heavy equipment, painting and removal, facilities maintenance or a related field and

• supervising or leading a crew of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Knowledge of:

• FAA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations pertaining to airfield maintenance;

• airport operations;

• supervisory principles and practices;

• GPS technology;

• airfield maintenance equipment operation and maintenance;

• blueprint reading;

• computer usage including related software; and

• safety regulations.

Ability to:

• plan and prioritize work;

• analyze situations and determine the proper course of action in an emergency;

• provide excellent customer service;

• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and

• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Six years of supervisory and administrative experience and airfield maintenance experience.

• Maintenance experience related to herbicide and pesticide application, snow removal and deicing, and heavy equipment repair.

• Work experience as a pilot, crew member, flight dispatcher or with military experience.

• Private pilot license.

• Advanced American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) training/credentials.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certification.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

• Ability to complete airport driver training/certification.

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement within six months of hire.

• Construction Site Erosion Responsible Person certification issued by the City of Boise within six months of hire.

• Basic and Advanced Airport Safety and Operations School (ASOS) within one year of hire.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

• Driving Record Check

• Transportation Security Administration background check (SIDA)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds inclusive of the towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards and work in/at heights. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals. Work is performed in and around ice, snow, traffic, uneven surfaces, walkways, wind, wildlife, insects, wet and slippery surfaces. Additional environmental conditions include: arc flash, welding spatter, welding smoke, molten metal, high pressure fluids.

This position works: on call 24/7 on a regular basis and works extended hours without breaks during snow removal operations.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

• Low-cost dental and vision options.

• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

• 12 paid holidays every year

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Supplemental Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free local bus pass

• Corporate discount programs

• AFLAC

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org