About This Position
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.
Purpose:
Under general supervision, this position assists with performing various moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) and supporting systems.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Preferred Qualifications:
Performs a variety of moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system for the Baggage Handling System (SCADA-BHS). Supports 24/7 real time BHS control system integrity and ensures the highest operational reliability and system availability. Leads the daily maintenance of the system to accomplish the best performance: communicates with dispatch, engineers and field crews, performs troubleshooting, problem analysis and resolution as required. Coordinates systems activity status to customers and management. Perform application programming activities including coding, testing, debugging, documentation and system modifications. Configures and programs process control applications such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) functions. Updates, maintains and documents security controls. Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles. Respond to after-hour requests for remote support of the BHS. Lead, train and provide guidance and work oversight of others.
Work Hours:
Sunday-Wednesday 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday-Saturday 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Salary: $32.96 - $41.20
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties, and the individual will be required to drive a city vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA. Successful candidate must be in possession of a Texas driver's license as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code. A driving record verification will be completed.
Essential Personnel:
This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.
Skills Assessment
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
On Call/Call Back Responsibilities:
Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
Overtime:
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
Good Standing – Department/Division Postings:
Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
Application Information:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
Department may close this job posting at any time after 7 days.
Applicants/Candidates must personally respond to all application questions, interview questions, technical questions, assessments, and other job-related evaluation activities. The use of artificial intelligence or other tools to generate, augment, or provide responses during the evaluation process is prohibited.
Veteran:
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
Criminal History Records Check:
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
Language:
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
Benefits:
Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.
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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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