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Routt County TEMPORARY AIRPORT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Hiring Range: $23.63 - $31.97/hour
Temporary
Apply by: April 22nd, 2026
Yampa Valley Regional Airport
Temporary Airport Operations Assistant
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of temporary assignments as part of an airport operations program designed to provide exposure to the many facets of managing and operating a commercial service airport; assists with airport operations, inspections, document review, contract and lease review, safety and security compliance, customer service, and related administrative or special project work; and performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not prevent the assignment of work that is appropriately related to this class.
•Assists airport management and operations staff with enforcing airport rules and regulations and supporting day-to-day airport operations and administration.
•Reviews, organizes, and tracks lease, contract, permit, and agreement documents and assists with related records, renewals, amendments, and compliance items.
•Performs or assists with airfield, perimeter, security, fuel farm, parking lot, terminal, grounds, and related inspections and documents observations and follow-up items.
•Provides support for public relations, advertising, marketing programs, air service development efforts, airport construction projects, planning activities, and related administrative assignments.
•Assists with the review, revision, preparation, and maintenance of airport documents, forms, manuals, training materials, and operating records, including the Airport Certification Manual, Rules and Regulations, Minimum Standards, and other assigned documents.
•Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of special events, public outreach activities, tenant coordination efforts, and other airport programs.
•Provides support to airport operations staff in monitoring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, airport, lease, and agreement requirements.
•Assists with seasonal weather response, snow operations, custodial or grounds support, and other airport operational needs as assigned.
•Monitors and helps enforce airport access, identification, and credential requirements for persons and vehicles operating in secured areas, consistent with training and assigned authority.
•Assists with Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issuance, tracking, closures, and related operational communications when trained and assigned.
•Monitors ground transportation activities, observes concession or public-area operations, and reports operational, safety, customer service, or compliance concerns through established channels.
•May escort vendors, contractors, consultants, or visitors in secured or restricted areas depending upon assignment and work location.
•Assists with wildlife hazard monitoring, record keeping, and coordination of other safety or security support work as assigned.
•Assists with research, data collection, reporting, and records management related to budgets, grants, projects, fees, inspections, and other airport business functions.
•Provides customer service in terminal and other public-facing areas by responding appropriately to passenger questions, concerns, and changing operational conditions.
•Maintains reliable attendance, professional communication, safety awareness, confidentiality, and required training and may work early morning, evening, weekend, holiday, or other variable shifts as assigned.
•Observes and shadows airport leadership and staff in meetings, field reviews, emergency response preparation, and project work to gain practical knowledge of airport programs, services, regulations, and operating procedures.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
•Graduation from high school or possession of a GED equivalent.
•Current enrollment in, recent completion of, or possession of a degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, airport management, business administration, public administration, engineering, finance, hospitality, construction management, or a related field is highly desirable.
Experience:
•Some experience in airport operations, customer service, office support, research, maintenance, public administration, aviation, or a related environment is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
•Depending on assignment, a valid license to drive a vehicle in Colorado and a safe driving may be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
•Must be able to obtain and maintain any airport identification badge, security clearance, or other job-related certification required for assigned duties.
CURRENT 2026 BENEFIT PACKAGE:
·1 hour of Sick Time is accrued for every 30 hours worked
·Worker’s Compensation
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION, COVER LETTER AND RESUME FOR THIS POSITION
GO TO: https://selfservice.co.routt.co.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 22nd, 2026
Routt County will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email humanresources@co.routt.co.us for assistance or call 970-870-5360. Routt County is an equal opportunity employer and political affiliation, age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law, are not taken into account
HIRING RANGE: $23.63 - $31.97
Posting Start :04/15/2026
Posting End :04/22/2026
Details :YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT (https://flysteamboat.com/)
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