Airport Superintendent Of Operations 7268

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$75,439 to $110,309; $90,243 to $131,940; and $103,502 to $151,338

NOTES :

A shift differential bonus is paid if 50% of the work hours are between 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

An Airport Superintendent of Operations inspects airport facilities, including airfields, terminal buildings, and landside areas to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations and requirements; reviews contract and private ground transportation services to ensure compliance with contract terms and airport rules, regulations, and procedures; enforces safety operating rules, regulations, and procedures; responds to emergencies on the airfield, terminals, and/or landside areas using FEMA protocols and systems; acts as liaison between the operations office and airport maintenance, tenants, and the public; directs the activities of personnel in the Airport Operations Division; may act for a Chief of Operations on an assigned or rotating shift; may supervise the operation, maintenance and security of a commercial or general aviation airport; may provide escorts for aircraft on movement areas or direct aircraft movements in the non-movement areas controlled by the LAWA Ramp Tower, and does related work.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

Two years of full-time paid experience at a commercial service airport or at a military airport working in airport operations; or with an airline, service provider, or Fixed Based Operator (FBO) ramp performing activities requiring operation of vehicle equipment on the air operations area and/or in airport terminal use management; or Two years of full-time paid experience performing aircraft controlling operations in a FAA or military air traffic control facility or at a municipal or airline ramp tower; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 24 semester or 36 quarter units in aviation management; or An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Aviation Administration, Aviation Flight or Aviation Professional Pilots; and a FAA-issued Private Pilot’s Certificate or higher.
PROCESS NOTES

Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience in Requirement #1 and #2 may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Candidates with an out of state driver’s license must submit the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained prior to appointment. Candidates will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 must list their school name and location, course titles with the number of semester or quarter units for each, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 or #4 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #4 must attach a copy of their valid FAA-issued Private Pilot’s Certificate or higher certificate to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the document, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #3 or #4 will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, course work, and/or FAA-issued Private Pilot’s Certificate or higher. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, course work, and/or certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Experience gained incidental to craft, custodial, and labor duties will not meet Requirement #1.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 .

In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles who meet the minimum requirements, or are on a reserve list; 2) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:

Interview: 100%

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Initiative; Stress Tolerance; Customer Service; Teamwork; Shares Knowledge and Information; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures and regulations related to airfield, landside, and terminal airport operations, and their relationship to passenger processing for flights; Federal rules and regulations regarding air and ground traffic control of aircrafts; airfield and terminal operations’ responsibilities during emergency situations; airline and terminal operations and procedures as they relate to passenger check-in, screening, and boarding of flights; aviation programs, systems, and procedures and their impact on aircraft operations; aviation and airport operations terminology and its use; terminology used in reports of weather conditions in Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine (METAR) and Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) reporting; operating regulations and procedures as outlined in the Airport Certification Manual; Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs) as they relate to the safe movement of aircraft around the air operations area; airline flight dispatch processes; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Airport Superintendent of Operations.

Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of NOVEMBER 4, 2024 to NOVEMBER 15, 2024.

NOTES:

This examination is based on a validation study.
As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .
Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SUBSTANCE SCREENING: Because this job classification has been designated as safety sensitive, in accordance with City policy, substance-screening tests may be required prior to appointment.
A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN

ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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