Traffic Control Officer 2023

Job Description

Responsible for pedestrian and vehicular traffic control duties at the Harrisburg International Airport, a commercial service small hub airport that serves approximately 1.4 million customers annually. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforces Airport parking regulations by directing traffic and issuing parking tickets for applicable laws and ordinances violations. 
• Promotes the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles by facilitating the smooth flow of traffic.
• Assists airport patrons by providing information and directions when requested to do so. 
• Notifies the Police Department of suspicious activities and/or suspected violations of Commonwealth Laws and Airport Security Regulations. 
• Notify the Police Department of emergency or critical situations that may occur in the work area. 
• Conducts vehicle searches as required for entrance into the parking garage or airport roadway system.
• Performs complementary customer service functions consistent with airport customer service standards.
• Performs any other duty or assignment delegated by proper authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Conditions:

 A valid PA driver’s license with a good driving record or ability to obtain a PA license within 30 days of the hire date.    Ability to pass a 10-year background and criminal investigation to be issued an Airport Identification Badge and access areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) information and/or computer systems.  

Cognitive Ability: 

Ability to comprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructions. Must exercise good judgment, work independently, make decisions, organize and maintain detailed information. Must effectively set priorities. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations without precedent.

Physical Demands:

Spend periods standing, walking, or sitting.

Work Environment:

May be required to work rotating shifts and assignments, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime hours with little or no notice. Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to extreme weather conditions, including ice, snow, rain, and heat. Exposure to traffic and related noise and air quality. Constant interaction with the public.

Language and Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language. Must be able to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, standard operating procedures, policy and procedure manuals, or governmental regulations. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, shift personnel, clients, customers, and the general public. Regularly communicates with supervisors, co-workers, other departments, contractors, and customers.

Mathematical Skills:

Knowledge of basic math skills. 

Company Description

The Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) is the governing authority of the Harrisburg International Airport (HIA), Capital City Airport, Franklin County Regional Airport, and Gettysburg Regional Airport in south-central Pennsylvania. HIA is a small hub commercial airport that serves approximately 1.4 million passengers annually and also three general aviation airports. 

Our Mission is provide safe, convenient, and affordable airports connecting Central Pennsylvania to the world 

We're always looking for great people to join our team at SARAA. To help make sure our employees are always prepared for our ever-changing business environment, we continually invest in their training. 

Benefits

• Health insurance - 100%  employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Dental insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Vision insurance - 100% employer paid for employee only coverage.  Employee contributes for dependent coverage.
• Short-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Long-term Disability - Employer paid.
• Life Insurance - Employer paid.
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Holidays