STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Airport Maintenance Crew Leader (40 Hour)

Recruitment #260810-2532FM-002

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Introduction

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The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is recruiting for a full-time Airport Maintenance Crew Leader located at the Waterbury/Oxford General Aviation Airport, located in Waterbury, CT. 

What We Can Offer You:
Position Highlights:
  • First-shift;
  • 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday;
  • Hours to be determined upon hire (includes a half-hour unpaid meal period);
  • Overtime work required on nights, holidays and weekends;
  • Mandatory overtime from November 1st through April 30th;
  • NOTE:  Snow removal can last for several days and nights.
Position Requirements:
  • Applicant must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal and Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) duties, when those services are needed.
  • This position requires using permitted techniques for wildlife management and will require a safety course relative to that requirement.
  • Airport safety and security are a priority.
  • In-state travel is required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  
  • If you hold a CDL License, please be sure to include the class type, number, expiration date, and endorsements to the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application form (see School Tab).
  • If you have a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) - Be sure to include your MEC expiration date in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application form (see School Tab).
About Bradley Airport and the CAA:
Bradley International Airport (BDL) is New England's second-largest airport. Recognized nationally by leading travel publications for its ease of travel, BDL is ready to welcome you with new non-stops and expanded services.  The award-winning airport is operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, and its operations are entirely self-funded.  The airport contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy.  For more information, visit www.bradleyairport.com.

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), is a State of Connecticut quasi-public agency that was established to develop, improve and operate Bradley International Airport and the state's five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham).  The CAA’s Board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation-related and other industries, as well as government.  The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut's airports more attractive to new airlines, bring in new routes, and support Connecticut's overall economic development and growth strategy.  For more info, visit www.ctairports.org.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to das.shrm@ct.gov.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  
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  • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Shavonne Sanders at ssanders@ctairports.org.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Airport Authority this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for an assigned group of Transportation Maintainers and/or Qualified Craft Workers engaged in an area of transportation maintenance or closely related activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans crew workflow and determines priorities;
  • Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;
  • Establishes and maintains crew procedures;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Requisitions materials and equipment appropriate to the various jobs;
  • Participates in performing the duties of the crew;
  • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
  • May prepare reports and correspondence;
  • May do preliminary site inspection of assigned jobs;
  • May be required to stand by for and respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at State-owned airports;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • the approved methods of maintaining and improving runways, roads and related drainage structures;
    • materials and equipment used in runways and road maintenance and construction;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of skilled experience in the maintenance and repair of airport runways, roads or related structures.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Transportation Maintainer 2 or a combination of airport experience and previous experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 to 2 years of experience in snow removal operations at an airport. 
  • Experience with appropriate chemicals and treatment methods utilized for airport movement area surface treatment during winter weather events.
  • Experience applying relevant FAA Advisory Circular criteria to the overall year-round ground’s maintenance activities of an airport utilized for airport movement area surface treatment during winter weather events.
  • Experience apply relevant FAA Advisory Circular Criteria to the overall year-round grounds maintenance activities of an airport.
  • Experience and proven familiarity with FAA Advisory Circular standards for airfield markings and hands-on experience of airfield painting procedures. 
  • Past supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will be required to accept assignment to emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Incumbents in this class are exposed to extremes of weather conditions, to frequent lifting of heavy weights, to highly dangerous road and traffic conditions, including exposure to heights when working on bridges, to poison ivy, insect bites and allergy irritants during summer months, and to loud and potentially dangerous machinery.
  • The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class.
  • Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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