Airport Operations Specialist I-III

Airport Operations Specialist I-III

Salary

$51,000.00 - $56,227.50 Annually

Location

Williston, ND

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-11

Department

Airport

Opening Date

04/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Operations Specialist I-III!

Responsibility Summary:

Responsible for the performance of airport operations on an assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisor:

Airport Operations Supervisor

Supervision Exercised:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities.
• Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing light maintenance duties.
• Performs airside operations activities including, but not limited to identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.
• Performs snow removal operations during assigned shift.
• Skill in the operation of light equipment.
• Working knowledge of common hazards and safety precautions necessary for light equipment operation.
• Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices.
• Ability to perform minor preventative maintenance as required.
• Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.
• Responsible for issuing airport identification badges to all airport users. Conducts AOA Driver's training and Airport Security training.
• Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and NOTAMS as required.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable FAR's and Advisory Circulars.
• Performs weather observations as required.
• Performs Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties and carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Enforces landside parking regulations to include commercial terminal traffic management.
• Conducts thorough terminal inspections and occasionally performs janitorial duties.
• Coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.
• Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.
• Conducts Airport Security related functions to include monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.
• Supports all applicable requirements under all Safety Management Systems (SMS) including tasks, documentation, and written and practical tests.
• Responsible for maintaining customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Williston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in absence of airport management.
• Ability to work at arduous tasks for sustained periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.

NOTE: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma; and satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Must possess a valid ND Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment and maintain a motor vehicle record compatible with the City's insurance company's criteria.

• Through appropriate training, must be able to operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, snow removal vehicles, mowing equipment, and forklifts.

• Through in-house training or through training arranged by the City of Williston, must be able to become certified in the following areas:

• Airport related snow removal technique within 180 days of employment.

• Operation of snow removal equipment within 180 days of employment.

• NWS Certified Weather Observer within 180 days of employment.

• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification within 180 days of employment.

• Acquires all licenses and/or certifications currently required, or as may be required, by regulatory agencies.

• Ability to perform the duties of this classification.

• Individual must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, & holidays.

• Ability to work in and support a teamwork environment.

• Strong computer skills with ability to effectively utilize programs such as the Microsoft suite with ability to learn new programs introduced in the future.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in airport and/or airline operations.
• Private pilot certification.

Training opportunities available to obtain desired certifications for incumbents who have met the minimum certificate, license, and registration requirements.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating guidelines, operations & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language effectively.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.

Communications:

Regular contacts within the department and City of Williston, third parties, outside representatives, community groups, and mutual aid partnerships as needed.

Use of Equipment and/or Computers:

Regular use of technology and equipment for job-related functions will be required including but not limited to computers, phones & printers. Operation of heavy equipment, light equipment, department vehicles, Mowers, Front End Loader, Snow Blower, Snowplow, ARFF Fire Truck, and others as assigned is expected. The position requires the use

Physical Demands:

Standing in work areas and walking between work areas and driving to various locations will be required. There will be a regular expectation to pull, push, reach, walk, stand, sit, crawl, kneel, bend and have the use of hands and fingers, use of both eyes for sight, including ability to distinguish color and distance, hearing, extensive use of arms and legs to climb on top of, under, in and around equipment and facilities; work in proximity and use of computer screens; verbally communicating, operating motorized vehicles and equipment, and moving objects, components, parts, tires, oil drums and other equipment, tools and machinery. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The employee must be able to physically move, lift, carry and manipulate up to 100 pounds.

If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations, absent undue hardship to the department.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions; in high, precarious places; and is exposed to risk of electrical shock and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud. Essential functions require maintaining condition necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. Employee will work at all Williston International Airport facilities and is expected to keep work areas clean, safe, and functional. Employee may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Work Schedule:

Schedule is typically:

• Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday
• Four (4) 10 hour shifts scheduled 5:00AM - 3:00PM, 8:00AM - 6:00PM, or 3:00PM - 1:00AM
• Schedules bid out every 6 months (by seniority)

Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance is required.

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The City of Williston provides a full range of traditional municipal benefits that are available to Full-Time City employees and their dependents.

• North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS)
• Sanford Health Insurance
• Sanford Wellness Program
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation/Sick Leave Accrual
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays

Our Human Resources staff can assist you with benefits-related questions and will serve as a liaison between employees and the various carriers that provide benefits to the City.

Eligibility

Upon hire, you may elect benefits listed in this section within one (1) month of your hire date.

Premium information may be found here: 2026 Benefits Summary

Employer City of Williston

Address PO Box 1306

Williston, North Dakota, 58802-1306

Phone (701) 713-3800

Website http://cityofwilliston.com