OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

To perform work in support of airfield airside and landside operations while maintaining a 24-hour Airport Operations Center (AOC)

The employee will have the responsibility of:

·         Monitoring the Energy Management System (EMS), air traffic control tower and ground radio communications, fire enunciator panel, closed television cameras (CCTV), Access Control System, alarms, and responding as required

·         Maintaining Airport Access Control System to include issuing identification (ID) badges, auditing files and access media for correct information and updating and renewing access

·         Acting as duty airport manager on shift basis

·         Maintaining security logs, emergency phone alert lists, emergency checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

·         Coordinating with Robert Gray Army Airfield (RGAAF) Operations to publish NOTAMs and updates for the advisory system

·         Conducting airside FAA Part 139 inspections and landside inspections

·         Processing Prior Permission Request (PPR)

·         Processing fingerprints and TSA Security Threat Assessments (STA)

The work environment will require the employee to:

·         Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

·         Work near high noise level when working near aircraft levels and may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, aircraft fuel fumes, and moving mechanical parts

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are:

·         Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX

·         Dental and Vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)

·         Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

·         13 paid holidays

·         Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

·         Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

·         One (1) year progressively responsible related experience required; or

·         Two (2) year college education with major course work in aviation management or closely related field preferred; or

·         Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements:

·         Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date-of-hire

·         Employee must pass a fingerprint-based FBI background check by date-of-hire.

·         Employee must pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) by date-of-hire.

·         An FAA issued dispatcher’s license or equivalent military aviation experience is desirable.

·         Must be able to work any shift or hours assigned, including overtime, weekends and holidays.

·         Employee’s residence must be within 30 minutes driving time from the Killeen City