What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Compliance Specialist position at Alamosa County?
ALAMOSA COUNTY, San Luis Valley Regional Airport, Compliance Specialist
REPORTS TO: Airport Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$55,000 DOE
DATE ADOPTED: November 2025
CLOSE DATE: December 12, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The Airport Compliance Specialist is a full time, non-exempt position under the general supervision of the Assistant Airport Manager. The Airport Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the Airport is compliant with all FAA 14 CFR Part 139 regulatory requirements, including maintaining all 139 records, the Airport Certification Manual, and serving as the lead Part 139 trainer. The Airport Compliance Specialist will also serve as the Alternate Airport Security Coordinator and assist with maintaining compliance with TSA 49 CFR Part 1542 regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
Regulatory Compliance:
Education and Experience:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Education and Experience:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed in all types of weather conditions, extreme cold, hot temperatures, high winds. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, talk, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see, and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across a distance. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must be able to work in the noisy environment of an airport.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
REPORTS TO: Airport Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$55,000 DOE
DATE ADOPTED: November 2025
CLOSE DATE: December 12, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The Airport Compliance Specialist is a full time, non-exempt position under the general supervision of the Assistant Airport Manager. The Airport Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the Airport is compliant with all FAA 14 CFR Part 139 regulatory requirements, including maintaining all 139 records, the Airport Certification Manual, and serving as the lead Part 139 trainer. The Airport Compliance Specialist will also serve as the Alternate Airport Security Coordinator and assist with maintaining compliance with TSA 49 CFR Part 1542 regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)
Regulatory Compliance:
- Responsible for all compliance with:
- FAA Part 139
- ALS Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and all ACM appendices, which include but are not limited to the Snow and Ice Control Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
- Responsible for keeping all Part 139 records in compliance, including training records.
- Assists with airport operations as needed, as a secondary priority as available.
- Develops and coordinates the implementation and maintenance of employee and tenant airport training programs such as coordinating wildlife hazard management training for employees and tenant airport driving training.
- Lead trainer for all Part 139 required group employee training and provides classroom instruction and testing to airport staff and airport users to maintain compliance with FAA Part 139 and TSA Part 1542 regulations.
- Reviews and ensures airport compliance with all regulatory documents including but not limited to FAA Advisory Circulars, Cert Alerts, and FAA Grant Assurances.
- Monitors airfield and airspace for compliance with 14 CFR part 77 (obstructions to navigable airspace).
- Assists with preparations for FAA 139 annual safety inspections and TSA 1542 inspections.
- Serves as the Alternate Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) in the absence of the Primary Airport Security Coordinator and aids the Airport Manager and Assistant Airport Manager in maintaining the Airport Security Program (ASP).
- Oversees and maintains compliance with the airport’s Storm-water Management Plan (SWMP).
- Oversees and responsible for leading Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) classroom training and maintaining compliance.
- Interacts and effectively communicates with contractors, consultants, coworkers, airport tenants and all interested stakeholders.
- Participates in Airport exercises, including the Triennial Emergency Full Scale Exercise and TSA exercises.
Education and Experience:
- Prior experience working at a Part 139 commercial service airport in airport operations, airfield maintenance, or management. Must have an extensive knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139.
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted.
- Must be eligible for or already possess ARFF certification and must maintain the physical ability to perform ARFF duties while employed as an Airport Rescue Fire Fighter; this includes the ability to lift and move 75 pounds. ARFF training is paid for by the Airport.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain ACE Operations Certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within 2 years of employment.
- Ability to learn and pass all required ICS/NIMS training including IS100, IS200 and IS700.
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification within six months of employment or depending on training course availability.
- Willingness to learn and train on a constant basis to improve aviation knowledge and professionalism; willingness to take paid training courses that may involve travel.
- Ability to learn emergency first-aid techniques and procedures.
- Able to convey and teach concepts and ideas clearly and effectively.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Record keeping is a large part of this job.
- Good customer service skills and positive attitude are critical.
- Computer/word processing to include MS-Word, Excel & PowerPoint, as well as web-based applications.
- Able to get along with and work with various kinds of personalities.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Time management skills; able to meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret all instructions and manuals such as procedural manuals and safety manuals.
- Ability to take initiative to and to accomplish all assigned tasks.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to adjust to changing priorities.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to operate tablets and smart phones.
- Must pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screen
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Education and Experience:
- At least two years of experience working at a Part 139 certificated Commercial Service Airport in the areas of 139 compliance, airport operations, airfield maintenance, or airport security.
- At least one year of experience working as an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) or Alternate Airport Security Coordinator. Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 1542.
- Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Certification.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Willing to assist with snow removal operations and emergencies on the airport.
- Works effectively at any time of the day or night (Emergencies and Snow Events).
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification.
- Able to respond to after-hours call outs such as snow removal, security concerns and tenant concerns.
- Familiar with Airport Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans.
- Teaching/instruction experience is a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed in all types of weather conditions, extreme cold, hot temperatures, high winds. Position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at efficient speed. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, talk, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see, and hear. Hearing and vision correctable to normal ranges; close-up vision and the ability to adjust focus across a distance. The employee is required to communicate both orally and in writing. Employee must be able to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls, drive, frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must be able to work in the noisy environment of an airport.
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
It is the policy of Alamosa County to not discriminate against any person with regard to all federally protected classifications including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, any disability, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
