Under general direction, to develop, supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing airfield safety, maintenance, operation, construction, snow removal and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) services within the Aviation and Transit Department; to develop and implement airport operations and ARFF training programs and emergency response procedures; to train in and respond to aircraft, emergency medical services (EMS) and other airport emergencies; to supervise responses by ARFF equipment and personnel; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervision, Airport Operations, Safety, Compliance and Training Activities, Participate in the development and administration of the Division budget.

Salary Range: $33.9368 – $39.2603 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 4 of a 7-step salary range. This position is eligible for overtime and standby compensation. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant’s education, experience, and training. Position is open until filled.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree/Associate Degree in airport administration, business management, fire science, or a related field

·         Three (3) years/ Five (5) years of progressively responsible airport experience and/or 3 years’ experience in construction, facility maintenance operation of heavy equipment, snow removal, and firefighting

·         Must possess a State of Montana, Class B Type II commercial driver’s license with airbrake and passenger endorsements or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment

·         Must have strong interpersonal skills

·         Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a federal fingerprint based criminal history background check

·         Two (2) years supervisory experience

·         Experience with and knowledge of airport rescue firefighting operation, general aviation industry, and airfield maintenance