Airport Maintenance Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

The Job The Department of Airports is recruiting for an Airport Manager I to oversee the direction and administration of the day-to-day operations of the Apple Valley Airport and assist with other desert airports. The incumbent will maintain frequent contact with the administration of the Department of Airports, airport personnel, FAA, and other County, State and Federal agency representatives, as well as airport tenants, concessionaires, and the general public for the purpose of managing operations of assigned airports. The Airport Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Airports.

For a detailed description of duties, refer to the Airport Manager I job description. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT San Bernardino County is the largest county in the continental United States at approximately 20,000 square miles. The County owns six (6) general aviation airports, which are located throughout the County and operated by the Department of Airports.

The largest of these airports is the Chino Airport (CNO), which is located in the western area of the County and serves as a reliever airport to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and is home to a large number of World War II era aircraft. The Apple Valley Airport (APV) is located in the high desert and is home to a significant number of sport aircraft. Barstow/Daggett Airport (DAG) is ideally located to provide support to the Fort Irwin National Training Center and is home to a significant military helicopter support facility.

The Baker Airport (o02) is located adjacent to Interstate 15 and is utilized by public safety agencies. The Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is located in close proximity to the Twentynine Palms Air Ground Combat Center, and the Needles Airport (EED) is located adjacent to the Colorado River and provides service to the eastern portion of the County. For more information, visit https://airports.sbcounty.gov/

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Benefits by Occupational Unit: Management Employee Benefits County MOU: General Unit CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening. Certification: The successful candidate must obtain the Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives within one year of hire. Travel: Employees must be willing to work at any of the airport locations including Apple Valley, Chino, Barstow/Daggett, Baker, Twentynine Palms and Needles

Employees in this classification are typically provided with a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Work Schedule: Employees are subject to 24-hour call back in the event of an emergency and must be able to respond to the airport within 45 minutes.

Incumbents may be assigned to different locations depending on departmental needs, and are required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. The County maintains airports in Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Chino, Needles, and Twentynine Palms. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements Education: Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field. -AND- Experience: One (1) year working in a supervisory or management capacity performing duties which include experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: Project Management, Federal Aviation Administration, Grant/ACIP Program Management, Operational Services, Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements, Tenant/Property Management, Community Relations, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or Airport Operations.

Experience must include full-scope supervision, and be fully detailed on the application. Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience or possession of a certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (Accredited Airport Executive - AAE) or the Southwest American Association of Airport Executives (Certified Airport Executive - CAE) may substitute for up to 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required coursework. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge of financing, marketing, and redevelopment principles, as they relate to airports.

Enthusiasm, interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff. Accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAE) or other equally recognized institution. Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport safety guidelines, including Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport security guidelines, including Transportation Security Administration Part 1542. Understanding of the unique operating environment of a general aviation airport. Selection Process Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.