Airports Communications Supervisor

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Supervisory work monitoring airport security systems, communications, aircraft emergency dispatching, and medical emergency dispatching. Serves as the Supervisor over a group of Airports Communications Specialists and is responsible for monitoring and staffing the 24-hour operational Communications Center. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior and reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

· A Bachelor’s Degree; minimum of two (2) years of experience in airline/airport operations activities at a major or medium-sized airport, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience,

OR

• An Associate’s Degree; minimum of four (4) years of experience in airline/airport operations activities at a major or medium-sized airport, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience,

OR

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of six (6) years of experience in airline/airport operations activities at a major or medium-sized airport, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The selected candidate for this position MUST obtain and complete the following within 11 months of hire:

• The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Certified Employee (ACE) – Communications Center Operations (ACE – CCO) designation program Certification OR the AAAE Certified Member (CM) program Certification

AND

• Successful completion of the Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Public Safety Telecommunication Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) course OR the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)-equivalent course
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with dispatching,

• Experience training employees on the operation of communications equipment,

• Experience with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations governing legal radio communications (must specify on application),

• AAAE ACE – CCO Certification, and

• Completion of the PBSC Public Safety Telecommunication PSAV course.

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).