LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY



LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

AVIATION DIVISION

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

OPERATIONS AGENT GRADE: 12

MAJOR FUNCTION

This is a highly responsible work in assuring that the Airport is operating in accordance with various Federal, State, and local rules/regulations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Agent acts as a direct representative of the Lee County Port Authority Executive Director. The Agent monitors the daily operation of the Airport and is responsible for inspecting, identifying, and reporting for correction any discrepancy. The Agent acts as a representative of Airport management with all Lee County Port Authority departments, Federal and State employees, tenants, concessionaires, dignitaries, and the general public.

GENERAL POSITION DUTIES

Performs inspections of parking lots, rental car facilities, terminal building, terminal ramp, fixed base operators, cargo ramp, perimeter fencing, taxiways, runways, and fueling facilities.

Responds to emergency situations/locations and establish on-scene-command post. Response to emergency situations can involve operation of a four wheel drive vehicle over rough terrain and extensive walking or standing.

Studying for and passing a weather certification test within sixty days after employment. The weather observations are taken from the Federal Air Traffic Control Tower, which requires climbing a minimum of two flights of stairs.

Enacts animal/bird control. Requires use of the four wheel drive vehicle, shotguns, and pyrotechnics for removal, relocation, or depredation of animals/birds. May require participation in the airport’s dog program.

Responsible for enforcement of various Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory Circulars, Operations Instructions, State, and County regulations.

Ensures that the Airport meets all specifications of the Airport Certification Manual. Initiates appropriate action until such time as the discrepancies are corrected.

Manages Gate Control Program.

Maintains constant awareness of the tenants challenges and requirements.

Manages programs and other assigned duties.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

OPERATIONS AGENT

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Empowered to suspend the rules and regulations (9409) and issue such orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary; close the Airport in its entirety or any portion; delay or restrict any flight; direct refusal of takeoff permission to aircraft; deny the use of the Airports to any specified class of aircraft, or to any individual or group.

Provide aircraft escort in the movement areas of the Air Operations Area (AOA).

Monitors weather conditions and updates the Airport tenants when conditions warrant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills - Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations which apply to the Airports in addition to established airport policies related to their work areas. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Ability to act independently without close supervision and to make independent judgments based on established procedures. Ability to work effectively with tenants and the general public. Ability to perform in the airport complex with moderate outdoor exposure. Ability to drive Emergency Response Equipment and operate two way and VHF radios, mobile and portable telephones, personal computers, four wheel drive vehicles, shotguns and pyrotechnics. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, reaching and frequent walking is required to perform this position. Ability to work shift work.

Training and Experience - Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in an Aviation Management, Business Administration or related field and two years experience in a medium hub air carrier facility including experience in public contact, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certificates - Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required. Certification as Weather Observer by FAA within sixty days of employment. Must qualify for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contractor’s Identification Badge, as well as successfully pass an FAA background investigation. Private pilot’s license (FAA Part 135 IFR rating) highly desirable.

4/08

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