Operations Specialist II

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Operations Supervisors, the Ops Specialist II is responsible for supporting the operation, safety and security functions of the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport by maintaining a 24-hour operations center, responding to emergency calls, contacting appropriate emergency staff, fire, police, and/or FAA personnel, assisting in enforcement of airfield security, responding to security breaches, and controlling access to secure areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides surveillance of airport property by observing CCTV monitors, monitoring the fire alarm system and by patrolling the property.Inspects airfield, perimeter, and ground for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Transportation Security Association regulations, airport rules and regulations, leases and agreements.Monitors and enforces FAA, TSA, and airport rules and regulations regarding persons and vehicles operating in secured areas by verifying identification and operating credentials.Removes Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from Airport Operations Area (AOA) including taxiways, runways and aprons.Submits daily activity and inspection reports and other recordsSubmits incident and accident reports as needed.Submits maintenance (work order) requests based on observations and results of inspections.Conducts periodic inspections of Fueling Facilities and ApparatusParticipates in Emergency Plan and Airport Security Plan exercisesResponds to Aircraft accidents and incidentsResponds to security incidentsAttends work on a continuous and regular basis, employee may be on call during emergency weather events or during abnormal airport operationsAssists in securing the aircraft apron by escorting non-airport vehicles (vendors & contractors) into secure areas and by controlling airfield gates used by contractors and vendors.

Spot checks secure areas for breeches by patrolling airfield perimeter to inspect fences, hangars and buildings, by patrolling tenant fences, hangars and buildings, and by identification card requirement.Initiates and coordinates emergency response for the Authority by identifying the appropriate agency or department to contact, making the call and providing clear and accurate information.

Provides firsthand reports on airfield incidents to ensure more accurate and efficient response by responding units.

Assists in inspection of runways/taxiways after emergency incidents.Acts as an information relay among the public, tenants, and Authority staff by giving messages via telephone and paging on the public address system.Controls access to keys and beepers by listing in the appropriate log when they are released and/or returned.

Maintains a daily activity record by filling in logbook, filing incident reports and recording lost and found items.Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLILTY This is a non-supervisory position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED.

Associates degree or college ...