Crew Chief
- Summary
King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) has an excellent opportunity for a Crew Chief. We are looking for a highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team player to maintain an airfield. This position will have experience with experience in construction, road maintenance, airfield maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas.
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES: In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability:
The Crew Chief reports to the Supervisor, assisting him/her with the oversight of the day to-
day activities of a team of permanent and seasonal personnel within the Maintenance
Section. Under the direction/guidance of the Supervisor, the Crew Chief's duties include:
• Track crew's time and as directed; may prepare routine time and material reports.
• Plan and organize Maintenance crew work activities. Ensure that required material and
equipment are available to perform work.
• Provide monitoring, direction, and correction of work performance. Provide verbal and
written instructions, guidance, and assistance to work crews. Document employee
performance. Refer problems to superiors when appropriate. Ensures that work crews
comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations (e.g., FAA, OSHA/WISHA). Monitor
and document employee performance and conduct, take corrective action as necessary,
and refer problems to superiors when appropriate. Monitor job site safety, identifying safety hazards and unsafe practices; correct problems or recommend corrective action when problems are identified. Ensure that work crews comply with environmental standards, codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Inspect runways, taxiways, public aprons, roads, utilities and other facilities to detect
unsafe or hazardous conditions; ensure that appropriate remedial action is taken and/or
report conditions to appropriate authorities for corrective action.
• Organize and lead Maintenance staff training.
• Prepare job estimates of materials, work crew, and equipment for assigned projects and
routine maintenance tasks.
• Works collaboratively as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in responding to
emergencies, inclement weather, as well as providing project support.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:
• Have knowledge of airport systems and facilities, including airport safety and operating
requirements.
• Have broad understanding of airfield maintenance techniques and practices per the FAA
regulations.
• Can manage workload of other staff including determining, prioritizing, scheduling, and
obtaining all necessary resources (employees, materials and equipment) to complete
multiple projects.
• Have an understanding of job/project cost estimation.
• Are able to read maps, blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Are able to recognize, resolves, and monitor complex and/or technical problems or hazards in the field related to airport maintenance activities.
ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?
This position is open to all applicants. A King County application is required. We suggest that you include a resume and cover letter with your submission.
If you have any questions, please contact Andres Boyer at aboyer@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-8388.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
• Successful applicants must have or obtain a valid driver's license from the state of Washington upon start date. An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must obtain full airfield driver's certifications within the first month after start of employment.
• Must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and amber.
Work Schedule: Typical schedule will be 5/8hr days or 4/10hr days that may include a Saturday or Sunday. Schedules are subject to change. This full-time position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Overtime work may be required. Alternate shift work will be required to meet the operational business needs of the Airport. This position is may require working any shift including nights, weekends, holidays, as well as extended and/or flex scheduled work hours to respond to deadlines and emergent work needs. For all positions, during scheduled runway closures there is no scheduled time off.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 117.- Supplemental Information
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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