This is administrative and supervisory work coordinating operations and service activities at Dade County's general aviation airports.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a staff of subordinate supervisory, specialized and clerical employees engaged in a variety of activities in support of general aviation airport operations. Emphasis of the work is on assuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and vehicular traffic on the general aviation airports, inspecting various areas of the airports to assure compliance of airport tenants and others with a variety of regulations, rules and procedures, reviewing a variety of reports prepared by subordinates to identify deficiencies and initiate corrective action, and planning for future improvements. Considerable independent judgment is exercised in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with officials of various public and private organizations and participating in the formulation of departmental policies and programs. Supervision is exercised over a staff of specialized employees directly, or through subordinate supervisors, who assist with various phases of work. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for efficiency of airport operations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate supervisory and specialized employees engaged in providing airport support activities at several general aviation airports.

Supervises the operation and maintenance of various general aviation airports directly and through subordinate supervisors and specialized employees.

Reviews a variety of reports prepared by subordinates on assigned shifts concerning field inspections, non-routine incidents, accidents and other significant events to determine the effect upon airport operations and the public

safety; assures that corrective actions have been taken or will be taken to provide for safe airport operations.

Attends various planning and programming meetings with departmental and other officials; assists in the development and implementation of divisional policies and in planning improvements; assists in coordinating airfield construction activities.

Coordinates airport operations activities with various other departmental divisions, fire and police agencies, airport tenants and a variety of State and Federal organizations.

Investigates operational problems and hazards which could interfere with aircraft and vehicle safety; exercises independent judgment in making immediate decisions concerning hazards which pose a threat of loss of life or property.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Manages five general aviation airports; oversees and manages general aviation airport facilities; administers budgets,

Monitors and institutes measures to remove non-flyable aircraft from general aviation airports.

Prepares Resolutions for activities affecting the general aviation airports.

Prepares and implements Letters of Agreement between DCAD and FAA Air Traffic Control Tower.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of airfield operating procedures and departmental rules and regulations related to security, safety, aircraft operations and emergencies in the airfield operating area.

Thorough knowledge of tenant and leasehold operations at the general aviation airports.

Thorough knowledge of the geography of the general aviation airports, including road networks, building locations, public and private facilities, and aircraft operating area.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of Federal and local regulations governing the control of air traffic at various general aviation airports.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern office administration.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to supervise a staff of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with subordinates, superiors and officials of other government agencies and airport tenants.

Ability to analyze a variety of administrative and operational problems and make sound recommendations for their solution.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting departmental rules, regulations and procedures.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to initiate and install administrative and operational programs and procedures, and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.

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