Airport Operations Officer IV
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1. Thorough knowledge of FARs Part 139, 77 and associated Advisory Circulars, Aviation departmental rules and regulations and standard operating procedures. Knowledge of other applicable federal regulations including FAR Part 121, TSR Part 1542, and NIMS/ICS.
2. Skills to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in person, telephone, and two-way radio systems.
3. Skills to effectively organize data and prioritize resources during routine and special operations.
4. Ability to work automatously and maintain structure in a varying schedule based on the needs of tenants and workload.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing CLT in a professional and positive manner.
6. Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Must be able to assess situations quickly, objectively and determine the proper course of action within established rules, regulations, and procedures.
7. Ability to effectively maintain a safe and functional Airfield environment as it relates to construction and maintenance activities.
8. Ability to make critical, quick, and accurate decisions that align with governing authorities and Airport policies .
Physical Requirements:
Works mainly outside or within a vehicle. Spends about 75% of the time sitting, standing and walking. The remainder of the time could be spent bending, reaching, twisting or driving. Must be able to walk up to one mile and drive up to 25 miles daily. Lift up to 25lbs for short distances, and lift and carry 5 lbs for up to 100 yards. Must be able to climb and descend stairs, perform inspections on foot and in a vehicle, operate various features of the terminal facility, including elevators, escalators, lighting, automatic doors and security gates. Must be able to operate and monitor communications equipment, such as computers, radios and telephones. May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, solvents, machinery, moving objects/vehicles, dust, slippery/uneven surfaces and excessive noise
High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years related work experience
OR
Associate's Degree and three years related work experience
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.
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