ASSISTANT AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR 7739

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the supervision and oversight of a variety of construction projects associated with airport operations. The employee performs on-site inspections of construction, modifications, and major airport improvement projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Airport Construction Supervisor or other administrator and is reviewed through conferences and reports. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Performs inspections and communicates with contractors, tenants and federal and state agencies during construction and/or major alterations to insure safety and compliance with building codes and construction plans;

Maintains federal and state mandated construction progress records utilized for payments and quality control;

Reviews preliminary plans and specifications for proposed projects and assists in coordinating with airport tenants and Federal Aviation Administration Agencies regarding proposed projects and scheduling of work periods;

Participates in engineering meetings with consultant engineering personnel;

Assists in coordinating documentation for federal funding applications, with Federal Aviation Administration and New York State Department of Transportation representatives;

Performs inspections of the airfield, terminal and other airport building/facilities;

Issues NOTAMS (Notices to Airmen) and updates the federal NOTAM system to alert pilots of potential hazards associated with airport construction projects;

Coordinates airport emergency response and snow removal operations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of structural design and material specifications; good knowledge of field measurement procedures and layout of work sites; some knowledge of air traffic control procedures utilized in operations on airport access areas; ability to read and interpret detailed technical specifications related to construction scheduling and planning; ability to prepare reports and maintain detailed records as required for federal and state agency participation; ability to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; tact; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in general construction or airport maintenance and one (1) year of experience in airport operations requiring the utilization of Federal Aviation Administration regulations governing runway access and clearance.

NOTE: Additional education in the field of civil technology, construction engineering or civil engineering from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the experience in construction or maintenance. Education may not be substituted for the experience in the utilization of Federal Aviation Administration regulations governing runway access and clearance.

1/27/14

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive