What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airfield Manager position at Town of Edgartown?
- Type:Temporary
- Salary/Pay Rate:$35.00-$42.96
- Posted Date:01/23/2024
- Deadline to Apply:04/01/2024
The Town of Edgartown seeks an Airfield Manager for the 2024 operating season at the Katama Airfield. Responsible for ensuring safe operations at the Airfield, including assistance to local residents and transient pilots as necessary in compliance with Local, State, and Federal requirements. Candidates must be able to obtain the Airport Manager’s License pursuant to 702 CMR 5.08 (2). Candidate must also monitor, delegate, and perform supervisory functions for additional staff. Administrative duties will include efficient and accurate record-keeping and payroll. Applications and job descriptions available online or at the Human Resources Office at Town Hall, 70 Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539. Please send applications to James Robinson, Human Resource Director at P.O. Box 5130, Edgartown, MA or JRobinson@Edgartown-MA.us. Salary is commensurate with experience. Edgartown is EOE. Application deadline is April 1, 2024.
Background
The Town of Edgartown operates a historic grass airstrip adjacent to its South Beach and four miles south of the town. Katama Airfield (1B2) is a public use facility with three grass runways, two hangars, tie down area, beach aircraft parking, a 5,000 gallon fuel tank, an adjacent restaurant, and parking. During its May 15th to September 15th manned season, there are approximately 700 landings by visiting transient aircraft, approximately five based aircraft, and bi-plane rides operator. It is operational during daylight hours. The Airfield is directly overseen by the Airfield Commission and earns revenue through the collection of landing and parking fees, and the sale of aviation fuel. The Airfield facility is also subject to compliance with terms of operating agreements established by the Town’s Conservation Commission and the Nature Conservancy.
The Airfield is staffed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily starting May 15th and ending September 15th. The Airfield Manager is expected to be on-site for a minimum of forty hours per week during operating hours. An Airfield Assistant shall report to the Airfield Manager and provide coverage for at least two days per week and to support the Airfield Manager during other times.
Airfield Manager functions are required only during the season in which the airfield is open and in full operation. The position is responsible for management and daily operation of the Katama Airfield in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. Daily department operations include supervision of personnel, budget maintenance, establishing goals and priorities, and interacting with the public, town, state, and federal agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
- Responsible for on-site safety at airport facilities; notifies proper emergency response organizations and provides assistance and coordination in the event of an emergency.
- Administers and proposes periodic revisions as may be required to Airfield Emergency Plans.
- Oversees the administration of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Administers collection of airfield landing and parking fees, and remittance to the Town.
- Accurate record-keeping of all airfield activity, including parking, landing, fueling, and all other operations.
- Regular reporting and follow-up to the Airfield Commission, Conservation Commission, and regulators.
- Compliance with Airfield Operating Regulations as prescribed by the Airfield Commission, Conservation Commission, the Mass DOT Aeronautics Division, the Mass DEPas related to the operation of the avgas storage tank, and the FAA.
- Coordinates with other Town departments and outside contractors for the performance of specialized services on projects approved by the Airfield Commission.
- Participates and provides expertise to the Airfield Commission and other Town departments as may be required.
- Recommends modifications and improvements to airport facilities.
- Inspects, coordinates, and directs activities concerned with facility maintenance including mowing, machinery and fence repair, light carpentry, painting, seeding, and aeration.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.
SUPERVISION RECIEVED
The incumbent works from regulations, policies, goals, and objectives; assumes direct accountability for results; incumbent is expected to resolve all conflicts which arise and coordinate with others as necessary. The Manager works under the direct supervision of the Airport Commission and the Conservation Commission.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The incumbent typically formulates or recommends goals and develops plans for achieving short and long-range objectives; operating guidelines and work operations; accounts for effective use of funds and staff provided; coordinates efforts within the unit, delegates authority to subordinates and holds them responsible for the performance of their work; reviews work in terms of accomplishment of program objectives and progress reports, approves standards establishing quality and quantity of work.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Duties include primary responsibility for major functional and technical processes, service delivery, and contribution to organizational plans and objectives and fiscal responsibility for the airport including buildings, equipment, and staffing utilization. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines, or poor judgement could jeopardize operations or have financial or legal repercussions.
JUDGEMENT
Guidelines, which may be in the form of regulations or organizational policies, general principles, legislation, or directives that pertain to a specific functional area, only provide limited guidance for performing the work. Extensive judgement and ingenuity are required to adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with unusual situations within the limits of the guidelines, procedures, or policies; exercising considerable initiative, creativity, and independent judgement in the planning, administration, and execution of airport operations.
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of employing many different principles, techniques, and practices relating to daily activities.
NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTRACTS
Relationships are constantly with co-workers, the public, individuals from other organizations, and representatives of professional organizations. The employee serves as a spokesperson or recognized authority of the organization in matters of substance or considerable importance, including practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines. May be required to discuss controversial matters where tact is required to avoid friction and obtain cooperation. Incumbent has high degree of interaction with the general public, FAA, Mass DOT, Town officials, and airport tenants. Contacts are in-person, by telephone, and my email and involve an information exchange dialogue.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Employee has access to limited sensitive or confidential information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED with minimum of 2 years of experience in airport operations. Requires a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Must meet minimum qualification standards of the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission with regard to licensure for Airport Managers, all in accordance with 702 CMR sections 5.00 through 5.09. Must be a seasonal/full-time resident of Martha’s Vineyard during the time in which the facility is functioning and in full service.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of airport operations, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; knowledge of applicable Local, State, and Federal policies, laws, and regulations affecting airport activities; working knowledge of emergency procedures and aircraft firefighting techniques; knowledge of contract administration.
Ability: Ability to read technical literature; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, and policies; ability to maintain a variety of airport-related data and information, and to prepare accurate and meaningful records and reports; ability to supervise other employees and operate basic turf maintenance equipment.
Skill: Excellent organizational and time management skills; skill in airport facility maintenance and management. Limitations of use must be properly posted as NOTAMs; the fuel take and dispensing system is managed according to industry best practices in compliance with Mass DEP regulations. VHF and telephone communications with individuals seeking information about the Airfield are answered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The nature and duties may involve continuous pretense of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerate noise, odors, chemical fumes, dusk, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work may be continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS
Physical Skills: Work requires considerable intermittent physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them. In addition, reaching, pulling, pushing, standing, and walking for the full work day must also be involved. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
Motor Skills: The job requires motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to using tools, operating controls, and constant reaching. Duties involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination.
Visual Skills: Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
Salary : $35 - $43