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Airport Facilities Director #2107-257730-04

Superintendent of Airport Facilities

Date Opened
Friday, September 03, 2021 8:00 AM
Close Date
Friday, September 03, 2021 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $140,817.04 - $220,026.63/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

Performs management work planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the work of the field maintenance, building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, logistics, and housekeeping operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  The exercise of considerable independent judgment and initiative is expected, and extensive public contact is involved.  Maintains effective working relationships with tenants, City departments, co-workers, the public, contractors and regulatory agencies. 


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Major Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates and directs airport maintenance including field maintenance, building maintenance, vehicle maintenance and housekeeping operations.  Plans, assigns and supervises the work of subordinates engaged in those activities, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements.

Make comprehensive recommendations to maintenance problems which will improve the safety, quality and productivity of the work performed.

Requisitions materials, supplies and equipment necessary for repair and maintenance of applicable facilities. Prepares equipment specifications.   

Ensures that the airport is operated in compliance with federal regulations, state and local requirements to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of operation.

Conducts airport maintenance studies, research and surveys, analyzes and interprets records and reports using technological advances to maximize results. 

Provides effective leadership.  Directs, supervises, motivates and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff. 

Prepares and maintains budgets and budgetary controls.



 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the practices and methods of airport maintenance operations in the following areas:

Field Maintenance Operations:  Grounds maintenance and cleaning activities, landscape installation and maintenance, pavement maintenance and repair, and heavy equipment work. 

Building Maintenance Operations:  Installation, preventive maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and associated equipment.

Vehicle Maintenance Operations:  Preventive maintenance and repair of cars, light trucks, shuttle buses and heavy equipment.

Housekeeping Operations: Waste collection and removal, cleaning activities.

Knowledge of airport hazards, safety precautions and federal regulations.

Ability to prepare and maintain budgets and budgetary controls.

Ability to make comprehensive recommendations to maintenance problems which will improve the safety, quality and productivity of the work performed.

Ability to actively pursue and develop new ideas, methods and procedures to meet changing situations. 

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with tenants, City departments, co-workers, the public, contractors and regulatory agencies.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.


Preferred Qualification

Major coursework in an aviation-related field, business or public administration, engineering, or related field.  Experience related to airport maintenance operations and airport construction and include considerable supervisory experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree and nine years of relevant work experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and seven years of relevant work experience

OR

Master's Degree and five years of relevant work experience

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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