SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST, PART-TIME
OPERATIONS

Starting Salary Range: $16.61 - $19.10
Salary Range: $16.61 - $24.91/hour Posting Date: 3/22/24
Part-Time, Non-Exempt Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Schedule: Variable, under 29/hrs. per week

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of emergency and non-emergency communications
functions and monitors essential safety and police equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One-year experience in aviation, police, fire or other emergency
communications; NCIC certification, preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
NCIC/CJIS certification within 6 months; required.
Completion of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Courses ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident
Command System and ICS 700: National Incident Management System, within 6 months; required.

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TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW.

1. Applicants desiring to be considered for this position should apply directly with the Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority
by visiting our website @www.flysrq.com; or, calling 941-359-2770 ext. 4766.

Return your completed SMAA application to the address shown on the signature page of the application form; OR

fax it to 941-359-5024; OR email it to application@flysrq.com.
Only Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority (SMAA) application forms will be accepted.
2. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date in order to be considered eligible for the position. Resumes

may be submitted as supplements but cannot be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications and resumes are
subject to disclosure under the Florida Sunshine Law.

3. Veterans’ Preference documentation, reference names, etc. must be submitted at the time of application. In

accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, appropriate identification documents verifying eligibility
for employment will be required for the applicant who is hired.

4. The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the

identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
5. Your application will not be considered unless complete answers are provided to all questions.
6. The Airport Authority's Drug-Free Workplace Program requires that applicants take and pass a

drug/nicotine test prior to being hired.

SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION

Job Code: 6020

Date Approved: 12/22
Grade: 25

JOB TITLE: Communications Specialist
REPORTS TO: Director, Airport Operations
DEPARTMENT: Operations
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of emergency and non-emergency communications functions and
monitors essential safety and police equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Answers emergency and non-emergency calls. Obtains pertinent information and refers caller to appropriate
personnel.
Monitors and controls Airport police system, including sophisticated computer access control equipment and
security cameras, scanning Airport areas for safety or security violations. Reports any violations or unusual activity
to police or operations personnel.
Coordinates radio communication from multiple departments. Transmits orders and receives messages from
internal departments and outside agencies. Determines correct established procedure of action, priority, and
which personnel to dispatch by maintaining knowledge of available units as well as emergency alert and disaster
procedures.
Dispatches appropriate personnel and confirms police have arrived at their assigned zones. If directed, contacts
outside agencies to request additional assistance.
Conducts daily checks on fire and police radios and other safety and security equipment as determined by
established procedures.
Pages requested people; answers courtesy phones and provides information on a limited basis to the public.
Maintains current knowledge of all airport runways, terminals, thoroughfares, access routes, and areas closed for
construction or repair.

Assists Police Department with obtaining information regarding stolen vehicles, articles, wanted and missing
persons.
Other Job Responsibilities:
Updates flight information / assists in assigning aircraft gate use in Aerocloud
Checks status of CCTV system cameras and reports discrepancies.
Performs other related duties as required.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computers, Communications Equipment, Office Equipment, Fire Protection System, Access Control System,
Closed Circuit Television System, Paging System, Flight Information Display System, Active Disturbance System.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Where "preferred" is indicated, the qualification is not essential.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year experience in aviation, police, fire, or other emergency communications, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
NCIC/CJIS certification within 6 months; required.
Completion of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Courses ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident
Command System and ICS 700: National Incident Management System, within 6 months; required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of police, fire, emergency medical, and maintenance dispatch procedures.
Knowledge of telephone and radio operating requirements and techniques.
Knowledge of airport security and communications rules, regulations, and methods of operations, preferred.
Knowledge of runway, terminal, security, and communications systems, preferred.
Ability to orally communicate clearly and effectively in emergency or non-emergency situations.
Ability to take quick and accurate action under all types of operating conditions.
Ability to deal courteously and respectfully with the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to remain calm and courteous during non-routine situations.
Ability to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and Windows® based application software.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing. Ability to multi-task.

Physical Requirements:
The Communications Specialist must have the ability to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and Windows based
application software and to orally communicate clearly and effectively in emergency or non-emergency
situations. Individual must be able to handle many tasks at once. Work schedules vary and the Communications
Specialist must be available to workday / night shifts, may be assigned overtime to fill a shift as needed.
Mental Requirements:
A Communications Specialist must have the ability to take quick and accurate action under all types of operating
conditions. The Communications Specialist must have the ability to remain calm and courteous during all
situations. The Communications Specialist must have the ability to orally communicate clearly and effectively in
emergency or non-emergency situations.
Environmental Requirements:
The Communications Specialist works in a communications area with monitors, phones, microphones, pagers,
computers, and radios. This individual must be capable of handling many tasks at once. The Communications
Specialist is required to be available to workday and night shifts.
Summary Clause:

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job class specification are intended only as illustrations of the various
duties to be performed and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does not exclude them from
being performed by the Communications Specialist if the duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the
position. This job class specification does not constitute an employment contract between SMAA and the
Communications Specialist and is subject to change at the discretion of the Airport Authority. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE
SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLE ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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Physical/Mental Requirements

Job Title: Communications Specialist Job Code: 6020
Date: 04/20

Physical/Mental Percentage of Time

Continuous 67-100% Frequently 34-66% Occasionally 1-33% Infrequent - less
than once a day

Standing X

Sitting X

Walking X

Lifting X

1-10 lbs. X

11-20 lbs. X

21-35 lbs. X

36-50 lbs. X

over 50 lbs. X

Carrying X

Reaching X

Climbing X

Driving X

Written X
Communication

Oral X
Communication

Reading X

Hand Dexterity X

Reasoning X

Decision Making X

Analyzing X

Sensory X

Sight X

Noise Exposure X

The mental and physical aspects shown with an "X" relate to this specific position and have been identified for ADA compliance purposes only.
This information shall not be used to determine salary grades, nor shall it be used to make comparisons with other positions.