Join Our Team as an Airport Operations Supervisor! Location: Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field Established: 1935 Are you passionate about aviation and ready to take on a dynamic leadership role? Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field, a cornerstone of Southeastern Wisconsin's aviation community since 1935, is seeking an experienced Airport Operations Supervisor to help us soar to new heights. About Us: What started as a dream 90 years ago has grown into a bustling hub of business and recreational flight services. We are dedicated to supporting the aviation industry, driving economic development, and providing joy to flight enthusiasts in our region. The Role: As our Airport Operations Supervisor, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth operation of our airport facilities. Your role will include: * Planning & Supervising: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of airport buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring safety, security, and operational efficiency. * Leading the Team: Manage a team of skilled professionals in various maintenance tasks and operations. * Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies and adverse weather conditions, ensuring rapid and effective resolution to any issues that arise. What We're Looking For: To excel in this role, you should have: * Expert Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of supervisory principles and modern maintenance practices, including grounds upkeep, snow removal, and airfield safety and security. * Operational Skills: Proficiency in operating and maintaining grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles. * Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in varying weather conditions and be available on a 24-hour on-call basis for emergencies such as aircraft incidents, snowstorms, or other critical situations. Why Join Us? * Be Part of History: Contribute to the ongoing legacy of one of the region's most storied airports. * Make an Impact: Play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of our airport operations. * Dynamic Work Environment: Experience the excitement and challenges of airport operations in a role that keeps you engaged and on your toes. If you're ready to elevate your career and be a key player in our airport's future, apply today and let's reach new heights together!   ======================  Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver's license check. ====================== * The Airport Operations Supervisor is currently classified within the Programs and Projects Analyst Classification Specification and related salary ordinance.  The County Board will be reviewing it for reclassification to the Parks Supervisor Classification Specification and related salary ordinance during the annual budget process in Fall 2024, with an effective date of January 1, 2025.  If you have any questions/concerns pertaining to this undertaking, please contact Senior HR Analyst Audrey Key at akey@waukeshacounty.gov or 262-548-7044. 2024 Salary Range for the Parks Supervisor Classification: $75,858 to $100,298. * Daily Operations Management: * Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities related to grounds maintenance and airport operations. * Schedule staff and oversee the implementation of projects. * Communicate effectively between all parties involved and monitor project progress. * Staff and Contractor Oversight: * Plan, coordinate, and review work performed by employees and contractors. * Handle routine personnel issues and assist in the testing and selection of applicants. * Evaluate and determine appropriate staffing levels and equipment availability. * Project Evaluation and Management: * Evaluate projects to determine if they should be completed by staff or outside contractors. * Review bid specifications, meet with contractors, discuss project scope, and review proposals. * Manage and supervise contractor work to ensure project completion to standards. * Maintenance and Compliance: * Routinely inspect airport buildings and airfield to assess maintenance needs. * Set priorities and initiate work to ensure compliance with building codes, FAA regulations, and Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics standards. * Monitor nearby construction projects for compliance with local Height Limitation and Zoning Ordinance regulations. * Budget and Inventory Management: * Participate in preparing the budget for facility, buildings, grounds, and equipment maintenance projects. * Maintain oversight of inventory and authorize purchases within budget limitations. * Implement departmental cost measures to ensure compliance with budget constraints. * Supervision of Maintenance Activities: * Supervise the maintenance of all airport-owned buildings, equipment, and grounds by staff and contractors. * Direct and coordinate proper maintenance of vegetation and ensure compliance with storm water and wastewater management requirements. * Ensure proper completion and clean-up of all maintenance projects. * Participation in Committees and Meetings: * Participate in weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly project management teams, safety, and budget committees. * Engage with FAA, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, and airport engineer contractors on capital projects, construction updates, and runway safety. * Communicate effectively with stakeholders as necessary. * Emergency Response: * Respond to emergency situations such as aircraft incidents, snowstorms, windstorms, flooding, and fires. * May represent the division in the Emergency Operations Center or Media Relations in the absence of the Airport Manager. Performs other duties as required.Essential Knowledge and Abilities  * Comprehensive knowledge in developing, operating, and maintaining airport buildings and grounds. * Comprehensive knowledge of current methods of airfield management, development, safety, and security of a federally obligated airport, and related areas. * Comprehensive knowledge in developing, operating, and maintaining airport buildings and grounds. * Comprehensive knowledge of administrative, managerial, budgetary, and supervisory principles and practices. * Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices to avoid and prevent accidents. * Considerable knowledge of estimating projects which include routine road maintenance and emergency road repairs.   * Considerable knowledge of the division, department, and County's electronic devices and computerized systems. * Ability to learn and utilize the division, department, and County's electronic devices and computerized systems to effectively perform duties and responsibilities. * Ability to estimate, plan, and execute projects within budgets.   * Ability to plan, organize, assign, direct, train, and review the work of other employees. * Ability to analyze situations, make appropriate decisions, and take appropriate action in a timely and efficient manner. * Ability to plan, organize, and supervise multiple projects at the same time. * Ability to safely operate tools, vehicles, and equipment necessary to perform duties and responsibilities. * Ability to keep accurate and detailed records. * Ability to follow, carryout, and provide verbal and written instructions. * Ability to research, prepare, and present reports and recommendations, both orally and in writing. * Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. * Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, law enforcement and other outside agencies, WI DOT, contractors and vendors, other County departments and staff, and the public. * Ability to effectively interact with sensitivity with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, and persons of all ages and lifestyles. * Ability to be available on a twenty-four (24) hour on-call schedule as dictated by emergencies and weather conditions. * Ability to withstand exposure to favorable and unfavorable weather conditions. You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: * High School diploma or GED. * Five (5) years of full time paid experience in the operations of an airport, with a minimum of two (2) years as the supervisor of one or more major airport management functions.  * Recognized post high school training, bachelors degree or advanced degree with specialization in aviation or a directly related field may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required experience. * Valid driver's license. Preferred: * Experience working at a General Aviation airport * AAAE ACE Ops Certification * Pilot's License  About Us Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?" Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County. Please visit our website at https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/Airport/ for further information. The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.