What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit/Airport Administrator position at City of Lompoc?
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.
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Under direction, to perform a variety of planning, directing, and administrative duties related to airport operations and public transportation services.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: The Transit/Airport Administrator is a one-position class; performs professional level airport and transportation planning and administrative duties and receives direction from the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include but is not limited to, panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.
SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.
The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Plans, directs, and administers airport operations and related public transportation services
- Plans, negotiates, and administers leases, permits, and contractual agreements for the use of airport facilities and transportation services
- Establishes operating rules and regulations affecting use of airport and transportation services
- Serves as staff to related commissions
- Makes recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer on transportation issues
- Serves as a liaison to Federal, State, and other local government agencies
- Prepares operating budgets for airport and transportation facilities
- Performs long-range planning for growth and expansion of airport and transportation facilities
- Prepares and executes coordinated disaster control plans and emergency plans
- Performs other related work as required
If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208.
LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Aviation/Airport Management, Transportation Management, or a closely related field, and responsible administrative experience in transportation management.
Knowledge of:
- Methods of analyzing, evaluating, and modifying airport and transportation policies and procedures
- Modern public relations
- Principles and practices of transportation and airport management
- Budget preparation and administration
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
Ability to:
- Plan, negotiate, and administer contractual agreements, leases, permits, etc.
- Establish safety and operating rules and regulations
- Make clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Analyze and solve financial, technical, administrative, and customer/public user problems
- Read, interpret, and apply complex written materials
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The conditions herein 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.
Physical: Strength: Light-exert force to 25 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. May involve significant standing, walking, pushing, and/or pulling. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing, walking, bending, stopping, climbing stairs, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extending the neck upward, downward and side to side, pushing, pulling, twisting at the waist, handing, gripping, grasping, fingering, typing. Vision: visual acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to accurately recognize colors; average depth perception needed. Hearing: ability to hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication.
Mental/Psychological: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public, without exhibiting extreme responses; respond appropriately to criticism from supervisor; utilize complex reading, math and writing skills; understand, remember and carry out complex job instructions; respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures; maintain mental and emotional control in the face of extremely stressful situations; communicate effectively orally; work under pressure; work within deadlines; supervise other workers; train other workers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.
Salary : $7,054 - $8,501