Airport Operations Agent (Job Opening ID #521681) Position Available In Clay, Missouri

THE PLACE TO FIND PUBLIC SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE KANSAS CITY REGION AIRPORT OPERATIONS AGENT

(JOB

OPENING ID

#521681)
By Kansas City, MO 6/20/2025 Facilities/MaintenancePublic Safety Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Airport Operations Division, located at 1 Kansas City Boulevard.

Normal Workdays/Hours:

Four 10-hour shifts on a monthly rotating basis, available 24/7.

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure compliance with FAR 139, 77, and 150 regulations.
• Inspect for hazards such as malfunctioning lights, non-compliant pavement markings and signs, foreign object debris (FOD), broken pavement, fuel or oil spills, and weather conditions.
• Prepare corresponding reports and work requests.
• Manage wildlife presence on the airfield using deterrent and harassment techniques to disperse wildlife threats and remove and identify deceased wildlife from movement areas.
• Conduct perimeter inspections to ensure fence lines and posts are secure according to the airport security plan.
• Provide escort services within the Airport Operations Area as necessary.
• Inspect fuel farms, fueling equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with

NFPA 407

standards.

• Manage the snow desk during winter weather. You’ll play an essential role in supporting the snow and ice control plan and issue NOTAMs when necessary.
• Explain and enforce airport plans and procedures, along with local, state, and federal safety and security regulations, including TSA and FAA requirements, ensuring full compliance from all stakeholders.
• Provide training for SIDA, Movement, and Non-Movement areas and conduct practical exams.
• Perform terminal and landside inspections and respond to incidents to monitor traffic and address liability issues.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and forms.
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Manager of Operations or the Aviation Manager(s) on duty.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

REQUIRES

 an accredited Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, airport management, engineering or a related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in airport operations/management activities at the level of Administrative Assistant; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must obtain a Missouri driver’s license within 30 days of employment. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Starting Salary:

$24.77/hour

Application Deadline:

July 1, 2025 online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Additional Info Job Type :

Full-time Salary Range :

$24.77 – $30.04/hour Work location : In person