AIRPORT MANAGER: General Aviation 

Department(s): Airport Pay Scale: $70K + Depending on Experience 

Effective Date: July 1, 2022 FLSA Designation: Exempt 

General Statement of Duties 

The Airport Manager directs and manages the overall operations of Driggs Reed Memorial Airport. This is a management position that includes field work. The position is responsible for short and long-range planning for transportation services through the development of general aviation and non-aviation business development. This position also includes duties such as annual budget development, direct facilities/grounds maintenance/management, and marketing initiatives. 

This position requires the ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, City employees, outside organizations (Federal, State, Local), Fixed Base Operator (FBO), tenants, and the general public. 

The is an on-call position, responding to emergency and/or weather-related situations requiring a 30-minute response as necessary. 

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manages, oversees, and performs the daily operations, maintenance, and administration of the airport facility which includes planning, organization, and supervision to assure safe and efficient operations; 
• Prepares, implements, and monitors the airport’s operational and capital budgets; 
• Supervises full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, including performance evaluations; 
• Interprets and enforces federal, state, county, and local rules and regulations governing the Airport; 
• Oversees the distribution of key cards to access airport gates and ensures the security of the airport relating to gate operations and secure fencing. 
• Ensures proper noticing of meetings through newspaper and social media 
• Negotiates and administers leases and concession agreements with Airport tenants; 
• Provides staff support to the Airport Board; 
• Implements the City’s Airport Master Plan; 
• Responds to the public and City officials on noise and other related Airport issues; 
• Enforces Airport rules and regulations and minimum operating standards; 
• Evaluates weather, ground, and runway conditions to determine safe operating conditions and temporary closures; 
• Issues and deletes Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs); 
• Conducts inspections of city-owned facilities; 
• Promotes airport development through marketing activities to maintain the existing tenant base as well as to attract and build the tenant base through the ongoing development of the Airport; 
• Plans, markets, implements, and administers fly-in and other special events and activities; 
• Works with City Communications Specialist to write newsletters post notices, agendas, and minutes on the Airport Website; post notices and special events to all social media outlets including City and Airport Facebook pages; 
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements the ongoing capital improvement program for the Airport; 
• Participates in periodic review/development of community planning documents; 
• Supervises construction and improvement projects and oversees contractors in conjunction with the airport engineer; 
• Implements FAA, ITD, and other grants. Works with airport engineer to facilitate contracts, bids, and pre-construction meetings related to all projects; 
• Provides effective, professional leadership, positioning the City of Driggs to meet the community’s current and future Airport needs through appropriate technologies and services; 
• Plans, implements, and monitors short- and long-term operating goals for growth, development, and facility management; 
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

• On-call to respond to emergency situations; 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Knowledge of: 

• Aviation management, including the development and implementation of safety programs involving every aspect of Airport operations; 
• Federal, state, county, and local regulations pertaining to airport management and operations; 
• Airport operations, maintenance, and security; 
• Methods, procedures, and objectives of lease and contract negotiation and management; 
• Methods and procedures of municipal budgeting procedures; 
• Emergency response procedures related to aircraft accidents and procedures for notification to regulating authorities; 
• Radio communication procedures and techniques; 
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations; 
• Employee supervision and evaluation techniques.
• Uphold professional and aviation industry standards and ethics; 
• Train, assign, motivate, supervise, and evaluate the work of employees; 
• Negotiate and administer contracts for compliance and completion; 
• Perform project management duties; 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, customers, users, vendors, other City employees, supervisory personnel, and state and local elected officials; 
• Manage the operations of a busy general aviation airport, including maintenance of facilities and enforcement of regulations; 
• Stay current on changing federal, state, county, and local guidelines and regulations pertaining to airport operations; 
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; 
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks; 
• Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties; 
• Operate a motor vehicle; 
• Operate hand tools and power equipment; operate equipment required to maintain airport operations, including snow removal and heavy equipment; 
• Comply with OSHA requirements in the maintenance of the airport; 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and other employees. 

Acceptable Experience and Training 

• Graduation from an accredited (2-yr) college in a relevant field 
• Five or more years of relevant airport experience. 
• Willingness to attend training and/or obtain CM or AAE Certification as requested 
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered 
• Possession of a valid Idaho driver's license or ability to obtain one within three months of hire; preferred Class A CDL with specified endorsements 
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, on a telephone, and by two-way radio; 
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and review a wide variety of written correspondence, reports, and related material in both electronic and text form; 
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, a motor vehicle, and equipment required for airport operations; 
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment and perform Airport field inspections. 

Starting salary is $70,000 annually with benefits.  Driggs Reed Memorial Airport Website ONLINE JOB APPLICATION

Hiring for Public Work Operator or Operator-In-Training

Department(s): Public Works 

Effective Date: August 9, 2022 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt 

General Statement of Duties

Primary responsibilities include the operation of the city transportation, water and wastewater systems. Secondary responsibilities include a variety of other public works tasks associated with a small mountain town.

Join our Public Works team for a stable, exciting career with opportunities to learn and advance. One- & two-year apprenticeship programs available!

 Classification Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is to work effectively with others to perform a variety of Public Works operations and maintenance duties, some of which may require acquired skills, physical abilities, and manual dexterity. The work is performed under the direction of the Public Works Director or Foreman with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a shop and outdoor environment that may involve inclement weather and potential personal hazards.

General Statement of Duties

• Assist in maintaining the Teton Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. 
• Assist in maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting the wastewater collection system (gravity, force mains, lift stations).
• Assist in maintaining the water system, exercising water valves, fire hydrants, checking wells and pumps, booster pumps, tank levels and buildings; locating, servicing and replacing water lines; fixing broken water mains; replacing service lines from street to meter pit; backfilling and sodding;
• Assist in standardizing instruments, pumps, valves, meters and other apparatus; observing condition of raw and finished water and making appropriate adjustments of chemical feed to maintain compliance with regulatory standards; and making daily inspection of mechanical and electrical operating conditions of equipment and recording findings, maintaining necessary records and preparing required reports.
• Assist in patching streets and roads; implementing weed abatement; maintaining public right of ways; removing residential trash; repairing and replacing street signs; cleaning storm drains, sweeping streets and sidewalks;
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, tractor mowers, dump trucks, front end loaders and attachments, sweepers, backhoes, water tankers, snow removal vehicles, graders, and related equipment;
• Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment including but not limited to jackhammers, electrical testing equipment, metal detector, welder, hand held meter data collection device as needed;
• Remove snow from streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public areas; remove debris and other safety hazards from streets, curbs, storm drains, alleys and adjacent public areas;
• Place work zone traffic control devices and performing flagging duties;
• Reform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintaining service and maintenance records;
• Perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading and making joint connections on copper, plastic and other pipe material;
• Perform all duties with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the supervisor, co-workers, the general public, and other individuals or groups encountered through this position;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• SNOW REMOVAL: Will participate in On-Call responsibilities for plowing City streets, sidewalks, and areas deemed necessary. Ability to reach Driggs within twenty (20) minutes of call out. Will be required to operate snow removal equipment including plows, snowblowers, sweepers, sanding units, etc.
• ON CALL: Will be required to participate in the On-Call Phone rotation after proper training has taken place. Employee will provide 24/7 coverage across all Public Works departments for one week at a time, approximately every 6th week. Ability to reach Driggs within twenty (20) minutes of call out.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment, tools and standard practices for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of assigned area which may include one or more of the following:  water distribution, water collection, wastewater collection, street construction, park maintenance or other systems; 
• Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safety training and safe work practices;
• Heavy and construction equipment operation and maintenance;
• Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
• Customer service principles and procedures;
• Federal, state, local, and other applicable traffic and safety laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes.

Ability to:

• Assist in operating and maintaining water, wastewater, street construction and/or park systems; assist in maintaining facilities and equipment;
• Operate light and heavy equipment and a variety of hand tools;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the supervisor, co-workers, the public, the Mayor, City Council and other City employees;
• Exercise sound judgment and generate workable solutions in problem situations;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor, co-workers, staff, contractors and the public under sometimes stressful conditions;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.  

Special Qualifications (within 6 months of hire)

• Valid Class B CDL license with airbrake endorsement
• Class I or higher in any of the following: water distribution, wastewater collections, wastewater treatment
• Road Scholar or Road Master

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; to operate light and heavy equipment; to operate a personal computer and related software and office equipment; to review construction plans and blueprints; and to file reports and documents in a prescribed order;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment; and to safely operate light and heavy equipment and a variety of hand tools;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform essential job functions in an office or field setting that may require lifting/moving 100 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, stretching and other physical exertions including performing tasks involving hand/wrist/arm movements.

The City has one open position as an Operator or Operator-In-Training, starting salary DOE hourly, with benefits. ONLINE JOB APPLICATION