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City of Hot Springs, SD

Airport Manager

City of Hot Springs Municipal Airport Manager

POSITION TITLE: Airport Manager

Employer: City of Hot Springs, 303 N. River Street Hot Springs, SD 57747

Area of Employment: Hot Springs Municipal Airport 27858 US HWY 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Work Hours/Days: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM although shifts may vary; callouts possible

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Employee, Non-exempt

Wage: DOEQ-$14.39-17.99/hr. TOS

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: City Administrator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Airport Maintenance Operator I

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Airport Manager serves as the Department Head of the Hot Springs Municipal Airport and is responsible for the day-to-day business and long-term visioning of the Hot Springs Municipal Airport. The Airport Managers primary responsibility is to ensure the airport facility is maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation and South Dakota Department of Transportation Regulations for the safe arrival and departure of general aviation aircraft. Additional requirements of the position include; protecting city assets, providing aviators and the general public with information, document and inform appropriate authorities of safety hazards, maintain records of operations, and lead in executing the Airport Master Plan. The Airport Manager also works with the City Administration and the Airport Engineering Consultants to ensure the planning and operation of the Airport meets all State and Federal rules and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage all services and activities of the Hot Springs Municipal Airport, including contracted services

2. Attends to emergency calls, emergency fuel request, and other types of calls to maintain a safe and efficient operation of the airport

3. Research, evaluate, recommend and assist in the writing of grant proposals and other funding requests to Federal and State Agencies

4. Determine runway conditions and manage airport closures and FAA notifications as required

5. Inform tenants of airport, fire department and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules, regulations, policies, safety measures and lease requirements

6. Conduct formal and informal inspections to ensure compliance. Document and inform appropriate authorities of safety hazards if they cannot be resolved internally

7. Research and recommend capital improvements, prepare justifications, grant requests and other documentation as necessary

8. Lead in the drafting and execution of the Airport Master Plan with the airport engineering consultants, participate in the coordination with various City departments as required

9. Recommend eviction or lesser action where tenants refuse to comply with established rules, regulation or policies mandated in lease agreements

10. Maintain records of current lease agreements

11. Maintain and repair all electrical lighting of airport; beacon and runway lights and weather reporting system

12. Select, train, motivate, supervise and evaluate Airport staff; assign duties and responsibilities, delegate assignments; make work schedules, training plans; participate in conducting performance evaluations; work with those supervised to correct deficiencies and participate in implementing corrective actions

13. Represent the Airport department in meetings with other City departments or outside agencies concerning matters affecting the Airport

14. Develop strategies, and promotional events to raise public awareness of the essential needs a municipal airport provides for the community

15. Develop and adhere to the annual budget for the Airport

16. Maintain department inventory lists and supply annually to Finance Department

17. Perform related duties as required

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

1. Coordinate with other City departments to ensure Airport services and business is conducted in a timely and efficient manner

2. Develop marketing and promotional events to raise the awareness and overall usage of the Airport

3. Review and make recommendation the City of Hot Springs on requests from persons seeking to conduct activities at the airport

4. Provide custodial services for all city owned facilities on the airport

5. Demonstrate proficient operation of heavy equipment and perform general light maintenance

6. Provide snow removal from all runways, taxiways and aircraft parking ramp and grounds keeping services including turf maintenance around runway lighting, runways, taxiways and ramp and buildings as required for the safe operation of aircraft

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and smell, and frequently sign legal documents and/or plans. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Incumbent must maintain the necessary mental and emotional capacities required for the successful performance of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent

2. Valid driver’s license

3. Self-motivated and ability to perform well without supervision

4. Ability to make effective presentation to the City Council, commissions, community and business organizations and other stakeholders

oTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preference will be given for a Private Pilot, Light Sport, or aircraft maintenance license holder

2. Ability to work with the public

3. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

4. Ability to create effective working relationships with employees and the public

5. SD Dept of Agriculture and Natural Resources Class G Commercial Applicators License

necessary knowledge, skills and abilities

1. Must have an understanding of General Aviation practices sufficient to efficiently perform duties associated with managing a municipal airport

2. Ability to develop and work within an annual budget

3. Strong communication skills, ability to interact well with the public

4. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community

5. Understanding of airport safety procedures as related to General Aviation

6. Ability to interpret and apply Federal Aviation Regulations, South Dakota Dept. of Transportation and local policies and procedures, laws and regulations required to manage a municipal airport

7. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with contractors, consultants, advisory bodies, city staff, residents, businesses and other governmental agencies and the general public

8. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite and Internet; capable of sending and receiving email and fax

Application review process

Formal application required, resume with experience, education, qualifications recommended; possible interview and reference check; some job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types 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 to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.99 per hour

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