Job description

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Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, House of Corrections, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community.

Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Milwaukee County General Mitchell International Airport
Assistant Airport Operations Manager
Hourly Pay Range: $32.19 - $38.44
Closing Date: 05/02/2023 @ 11.59 pm or upon receiving 50 applications.

Job Summary:
Ensures proper training and staffing of Airport Operations Supervisors and personnel, assists or directs emergency response efforts, oversees snow removal/construction activities and assumes duties of Airport Operations Manager during their absence. The job exists to maintain compliance with FAR Part 139 and in the absence of a higher authority and to provide continuity of operations during emergencies or inclement weather.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train Airport Operations Supervisor’s, AOC 1’s, AOC 2’s in a 24/7 operation: Ensure staff is trained to meet required Federal regulations, supervise duties of staff. Formulate comprehensive and concise instructions/procedures both in oral and written form.
• Ensure compliance with required Federal, State, County regulations: Understand compliance with policies and procedures that meet requirements of Federal, State and County.
• Oversee coordination of construction/snow removal activities: Anticipate consequences of construction projects to maintain airport safety requirements. Oversee coordination of snow removal activities.
• Maintain work schedules of 24/7 operation: Understand civil service rules and position responsibilities to maintain functionality of the department.
• Responds to airport emergencies that impact airport safety: Establish priorities and make timely decisions under stressful conditions during airport emergencies. Take charge until relieved by higher authority.
• Recommend, develop procedures, policies: Updates, creates procedures and policies to comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations for the safety of aircraft, passengers, patrons, and employees at all Airport facilities.
• Evaluates performance reviews, disciplines: Evaluates and sets standards for staff performance during annual reviews, ensures compliance with work rules.
• Participates in meetings that impacts airport operations: Ability to communicate and present information.
• Formulate and coordinate special events: Formulate and coordinate special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned: Assume duties of the Airport Operations Manager during absence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of Wisconsin
• Valid WI Driver’s License at time of application.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class 1 Airfield Driving Certification after hire.
• High School diploma with at least Five (5) or more years of experience in (Part 139) airport operations, snow removal, and airfield inspections OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Business Management with at least Three (3) or more years of experience in (Part 139) airport operations, snow removal, and airfield inspections.
• At least One (1) or more years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Must undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for unescorted access to secured areas of the airport.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25lbs and push/pull up to 25lbs on an occasional basis.

License/Certification:
Preferred: AAAE Certified Member (C.M.), ICS 300, 400

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Effective October 1, 2021, Milwaukee County will require all employees to have completed COVID-19 vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request. All persons offered a position will be required to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire or have submitted a completed medical or religious exemption and accommodation request and been approved for an accommodation prior to hire.

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