Career Opportunity

9221-Airport Operations Supervisor

Recruitment: RTF0135583-01086436

Published: August 14, 2023

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08/14/2023: The announcement has been amended to reflect changes under selection procedures from Basic Supervisory Exam – (BSE) (Weight: 40%) to Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%). Applicants who have already submitted an application are not required to reapply.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,700 City employees and strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.
 
SFO’s mission is to provide an exceptional airport in service to our communities and our core values are Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity. Learn more about careers at SFO. 

For more information about SFO, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. 

• Opening Date: August 14, 2023
• Filing Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM (PST) on Tuesday, August 22, 2023
• Compensation: $124,384 - $151,138
• Recruitment ID: CBT-9221-135584

Role description

Under general direction, the 9221 Airport Operations Supervisor supervises Airfield Safety Officers in duties which involve ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Air Operations Area and other airport facilities.

The essential functions of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises Airfield Safety Officers and other subordinate staff and oversees the daily operations of 24/7 section.
• Develops and administers training programs, standard operating procedures, and other related programs; prepares and maintains training syllabus and records for Airfield staff.
• Coordinates all airside activities with various Federal, State, and local agencies as well as other airport departments, tenants, and agencies, including escorts and remote aircraft parking on the Airfield Operations Area.
• Coordinates the airside construction and maintenance work with various airport depart­ments, tenants, and agencies.
• Responds to all emergencies involving airport activities.
• Prepares informational and operational reports related to safety/security incidents, injuries, and accidents; issues Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) to reflect changing airfield conditions and/or hazards to air traffic; participates in safety risk assessments.
• Interprets and enforces Airport Rules and Federal Regulations; issues written and verbal admonishments/citations for violations; inputs, reviews, and approves information in the database.
• Conducts basic investigation of noise complaints and refers complaints received to the Noise Abatement Division.
• Develops and administers training for wildlife management; oversees the wildlife hazard management program including habitat control, harassment, depredation, and safe use of firearms.
• Involvment in managing daily airside operations in the collaborative setting of a control center type environment.

How to qualify

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:

Four (4) years of safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, or military base performing safety, security, and inspection duties equivalent in scope and level to class 9213 Airfield Safety Officer in the City and County of San Francisco, of which one (1) year must include recent airfield operations experience. 

License and Certification:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license prior to employment.

Substitution:

Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required safety and/or security operations experience only.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required safety and/or security operations experience only.

Completion of a six (6) month program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s Airfield Operations Training Program may substitute for six (6) months of the required recent airfield operations experience.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hours work week.)  Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Knowledge and ability to apply Airport and Aviation Security principles, methods, and practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Ability to meet commitments, work independently, accept accountability, and stay focused under pressure.
• Experience supervising subordinates in a 24/7 operation.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience utilizing CCTV and video management systems.
• Previous experience working in a control center environment.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

What else should I know?

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying)

Candidates will be sent an MQSQ as part of the employment application. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%)

Applicants will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas required for the position which may include but not be limited to: basic knowledge of various supervisory practices and procedures (e.g., directing, counseling, guiding, evaluating, motivating, disciplining, developing, and training subordinates, delegation) as well as customer service and reading comprehension; knowledge of Airport and Aviation Security Operations, Airport and Transportation Security Regulations, principles and procedures of the airport and air operations, aviation terminology of physical security systems and controls; analytical skills, communication skills; problem-solving skills; time management skills; interpersonal skills; ability to use technology.

Note: A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the Eligible List.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance

This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Medical Examination
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine thier ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores, and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the HR Director.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the DHR, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications, and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Applicants will receive and retain a confirmation email that their online application has been received. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tamara Ranney at tamara.ranney@flysfo.com.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.