Salary: $27.37 - $36.60 Hourly
Location : Medford, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8319
Department: Airport
Division: Operations/Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Description
Jackson County Employment Opportunity.
The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is looking for an energetic individual to be part of a dynamic team environment with diverse responsibilities. The ideal individual for this position will be self-motivated and inquisitive. In addition, the candidate must be comfortable operating on an airfield, including communicating with air traffic control using proper radio terminology.
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• Must be able to work a 10-hour day, which may include days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate mandatory training, special project needs, and other coverage requirements.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review
• This position is represented by union group SEIU

Job Duties and Requirements
I. Position Summary
Installs, tests, alters, repairs, places and maintains electrical systems, fixtures and equipment; plans, schedules, monitors and/or performs airport operations activities and airfield maintenance including repair, maintenance and construction of buildings, property and equipment. Performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with only occasional instruction or assistance.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Performs skilled preventative and corrective electrical maintenance work to high voltage airfield lighting components and sign systems; including but not limited to interior and exterior lighting, operational and control systems, distribution centers, and miscellaneous building maintenance equipment.
• Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs various electronic equipment, including but not limited to security systems, alarm systems, HVAC, and lighting controls.
• Tests, locates and repairs electrical circuits, systems and equipment; performs electronic equipment repairs and troubleshooting; repairs and replaces broken or defective parts.
• Monitors weather conditions in support of identifying, reporting, and removal of surface contaminants in accordance with the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) Protocol or any other applicable regulations. Determines when fog seeding is appropriate and conducts mitigation operations.
• Issues aerodrome, apron, obstruction, runway and taxiway Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) directly into the Federal NOTAM System using NOTAM Manager. Notifies stakeholders when legacy system is used or when condition does not meet NOTAM criteria but is still a safety concern.
• Performs wildlife management mitigation including lethal takes in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs air traffic control tower systems including but not limited to voice switch components, windspeed indicator, lighting control panel, and airport beacon.
• Oversees the work of contractors, ensuring compliance with established specifications, schedules and safety regulations including coordination with opening and closing runway, taxiways, and apron areas during construction projects as well as closures involving aircraft emergencies.
• Performs lead worker duties, including maintaining control of incident until supervisor is notified, monitors performance and behaviors in the field and reports work progress, challenges, incidents and accidents, and employee's conduct and performance to the appropriate supervisor.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required. May be required to work holidays. Works irregular shifts and respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND four years of experience in general electrical repair work, AND one year work related experience in an airport environment; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Possession of a valid State of Oregon General Journeyman Electrician's license. Obtain a movement area driver's license within the first six months of appointment. Obtain a certificate of successful completion of a required airport wildlife management class within the first six months of appointment. Obtain a certificate of successful completion of airport condition and NOTAM Manager reporting within the first six months of appointment.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Position requires knowledge of current Oregon electrical codes for public facilities; thorough knowledge of electrical principles, theory, troubleshooting, repair and construction techniques and applications; knowledge of telephone, intercom, power distribution, motor and electrical lighting systems; knowledge of applicable safety hazards, practices and precautions involving airfield and building electrical work. Position requires the knowledge and ability to interpret rules, regulations, advisory circulars, directives, and other forms of mandate or guidance relative to federal, state, and local regulations; requires knowledge of and/or ability to learn within the first six months all practices and procedures assigned to airport operations such as the ability to competently and efficiently operate in the movement area of the airport including proper communication with Air Traffic Control as well as Common Traffic Advisory Frequency protocols during non-towered hours of operation; ability to quickly evaluate and make complex decisions independently involving the closure of a runway or other aircraft surface in accordance with established protocols; ability to comprehend and facilitate the issuance of NOTAMs. Knowledge and use of skills and abilities related to leading workers including ability to plan, schedule and monitor work assignments; provide effective leadership. General knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in construction and maintenance; knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, sewer and construction codes; knowledge of HVAC mechanics. Knowledge of methods and practices of airport maintenance programs such as airfield lighting and sign systems, etc. Skill in the use of a large variety of highly technical test equipment; use basic mathematics for calculating totals and measuring distances. Position requires the ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools; operate light, medium and heavy trucks and power driven equipment; familiarity with computers and software programs; develop specifications for projects; perform duties under tight deadlines and/or in emergency situations; use independent judgement in performing routine and non-routine tasks; understand and carry out oral and written directions; read, interpret and understand maintenance manuals, policy manuals, electrical diagrams, blueprints, specifications, etc.; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-employees and the general public. Position requires availability for on-call assignments and response for emergency call-back as necessary, ability to remain calm in emergency situations, and to exercise good judgment in a highly complex, safety-critical environment
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Tasks involve frequent walking and standing; perform strenuous or heavy manual work, sometimes in adverse weather conditions; lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight; and the operation of vehicles, shop and hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination and hearing are important components of safe and/or productive operations, especially when operating or performing tasks at night or during poor visibility conditions. May involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric or diesel-powered machinery vehicles involving manipulation of multiple controls and utilizing ladders and lifts up to a height of 100 feet. Tasks require visual perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability. Requires driving.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions )
Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants, wildlife, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, electrical currents, and pollen. May include exposure to disruptive people.
V. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management's decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.
Equal Opportunity Employer

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at or call 541-774-6036.
Jackson County Benefit Summary - SEIU
Jackson County provides an excellent, generous and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their dependents, as applicable.
This overview provides highlights of the comprehensive benefits package Jackson County SEIU employees receive. If any statement conflicts with the applicable plan documents, Codified Ordinance, Jackson County policies, and/or collective bargaining agreement, the applicable documents will govern.
Insurance
Health Insurance - As of July 1, 2023 Regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents receive medical insurance, including prescription and chiropractic, dental, and vision coverage at a cost to the employee of $22.82 per paycheck ($49.45 per month) toward the monthly composite premium. Regular full-time employees may not waive coverage . Regular part-time employees may enroll in the full plan, with a prorated composite premium depending on their full-time equivalent (FTE), or may elect to waive benefits. Coverage begins on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Hinge - Provided through Regence, Hinge is an online virtual Physical Therapy benefit for all employees and their dependents enrolled in the health insurance plan. This online virtual service will work around your schedule in the comfort of your own home, and there is no cost to the employee.
Wellness Center by CareATC - In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County's health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.
Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month coinciding with 30 days from date of hire. The benefit is equal to two times the employee's annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.
Long-Term Disability - Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.
Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.
Voluntary Life Insurance - Regular employees may choose to participate in additional Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of coverage amounts.
Leaves
Vacation - Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 15 to 27 days annually depending upon years of County service. Regular part-time employees earn vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to two times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.
Years of Service Annual Vacation Accrual
0 to 5 years 15 days (4.62 hours/pay period)
Over 5 through 10 years18 days (5.54 hours/pay period)
Over 10 through 15 years21 days (6.47 hours/pay period)
Over 15 through 20 years24 days (7.39 hours/pay period)
Over 20 years 27 days (8.31 hours/pay period)
Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.
Holidays - Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.
Personal Leave - Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position's FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15-minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System - Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.
IAP contains all member contributions (6% of covered salary, currently County-paid) made on or after January 1, 2004. The legislature created the IAP in 2003 to provide an individual account-based retirement benefit for new workers hired on or after August 29, 2003, and for Tier One/Tier Two members active on or after January 1, 2004. The IAP benefit is in addition to the member's other retirement program benefit (i.e., Tier One, Tier Two, or OPSRP). Employees are automatically vested in their IAP account when their account is established.
IAP Redirect - Per Senate Bill 1049 (2019) contributions remain at the rate of 6% however, a portion of that 6% is redirected to the Employee Pension Stability Account (EPSA). 2.5% is redirected for the Tier 1 and Tier 2 members and 0.75% is redirected for OPSRP members. The rest of the county-paid contribution is directed to the employee's IAP. Employee's may choose to make voluntary contributions for the amount of the redirect through the Oregon PERS Online Member Services (OMS) at www.oregon.gov/PERS.
Salary Limit - Beginning January 1, 2020, SB 1049 changed the definition of "salary" for PERS purposes and created new limitations on annual and monthly "subject salaries." Your salary is used to determined member Individual Account Program (IAP) contributions, employer contributions to fund the pension program, and the final average salary used in calculating retirement benefits under formula methods. The 2022 limit $210,582 per year. The limit is prorated when members work fewer than 12 months in a calendar year.
OPSRP is designed to provide approximately 45 percent of an employee's final average salary at retirement (for a general service member with a 30-year career or a police and firefighter member with a 25-year career).

OPSRP General Service : Unless employees are in a police or firefighter position, they are considered a general service member. In addition to other retirement programs or any social security benefit, when employees retire, if vested, PERS will calculate monthly benefit using the following formula:
1.5 percent x years of retirement credit x final average salary. Normal retirement age for general service members is age 65, or age 58 with 30 years of retirement credit.

General Service Benefit Calculation Example (employees can estimate benefits using any number of years and any final average salary):
Final average salary: $45,000
Retirement credit: 30 years as an OPSRP member
30 (years) x 1.5 percent = 45 percent
45 percent x $3,750 (final average monthly salary) = $1,687.50
Single Life Option monthly benefit = $1,687.50 ($20,250 annual benefit)
Other Benefits
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program - Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.
Voluntary Direct Deposit - An employee may choose to have their payroll check automatically deposited into their bank account. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan - The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have "before-tax" dollars deducted from their paychecks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - The County has a fully-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to offer. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per year, 24/7/365 access to crisis counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime? (A conviction does not necessarily disqualify you from employment, but an incomplete answer will. Each conviction will be reviewed with respect to the position for which you applied.)

• Yes
• No

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