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.CounCll Meetlng: ~mber 15, 1983
TO:
Mayor and Clty CounCll
santatIJnica, Callfornla
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Clty Staff
NOV 1 5 1933
SUBJECT:
Approval of Alrport ClasSlf~catlon Speclflcations
Introductlon
ThlS report transmlts the actlon of the Personnel Board on the
attached Alrport clasSlflcatlon speclficatlons and requests that
Councll approve them as presented.
Background
At thelr regular meetlng on Monday, November 14, the Personnel
Board approved the attached classlflcatlon speclflcatlons for
D1rector of Munlc1pal Alrport and N01se Abatement Offlcer. These
posit1ons wlll be lnstrumental In executlon of the Alrport
recommendatlons before Councll tonight.
Recommendation
It lS recommended that Council approve the attached classlficatlon
s~~eclflcatlons as presented.
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Prepared By: Susan E. Jl1cCarthy OV'
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DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
DEFINITION: Subject to administrative approval, plans, organizes and
d1rects - the operations, maintenance and business affairs of the City
Airport. Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES: Directs the operations, maintenance and business
affairs of the City Airport in accordance with the City Charter,
Municipal Code, City policies, Federal and State laws and regulations
and safety rules and procedures.
Confers with the City Manager on the implementation of the Master
plan as adopted by the City Council, including recommending necessary
revisions to the plan and developing policy recommendations;
coordinates activities with other City departments and outside
agencies, accordingly.
Develops an airport maintenance and UDprovement program and
coordinates project implementationJ supervises the maintenance and
custodial services of airport facilities; inspects airport equipment,
buildings and grounds for needed repairs; plans for and recommends on
current and future facility and service needs including building
space arrangements and allocations.
Administers leases, contracts and rental agreements involving
airport properties and facilities, including the timely collection of
fees and rentsi consults with City staff in the development of
leasing and other revenue opportunities and in the preparation of
studies and surveys for establishing leases and other revenue rates~
explains, interprets and enforces provisions of contracts and
regulations; confers with airport tenants to resolve problems,
process complaints or requests and promote good tenant relationsJ
obtains and analyzes information, conducts special studies and makes
recommendations on policies and contracts with users and
concessionaires.
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Meets with communfty leaders, civic organizations and citizens tc
stimulate interest in the airport and promote good will toward an
understanding of airport operations; responds to citizens complaints
and inquiries; coordinates aviation safety programs; explains airport
opera~ions to visiting dignitaries and offieials; attends and
participates in trade and professional meetings involving air
transportation and airport industry development; advises officials on
technical aviation matters such as interpretation Qf Federal aviation
rules and regulations; confers with appropriate Federal and State
agencies and private organizations regarding airport development and
operating programs; attends meetings of and serves as secretary to
the Airport Commission.
Directs the internal security of airport property, buildings,
facilities,. airfield and privately owned aircraft; directs the
enforcement of aircraft and vehicular ground traffic regulations.
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Prepares and supervises the administration of the department budget
and other operational recorda and reports, prepares grant
applications and accompanying reports, ensures proper management of
grants, maintains records of airport operations.
Keeps informed of and makes recommendations regarding legislation and
technical developments affecting airports, aviation activities and
the communitY1 conducts studies for bDproving airport facilities and
services.
Traina, evaluates and disciplines airport
monitors work activities. Establishes
airport and monitors achievements.
personnel and assigns and
goals and objectives for
BASIC Q~LIFICATIONS:
Minimum Standards:
following:
Applicant must be able to demonstrate the
Knowledge of: Municipal airport administration and
organization, technical and operating principles, practices and
problems in airport development operations and management; civil air
regulations and other relevant laws and regulations, and current
federal and state programs pertaining to a major general aviation
airport; planning and construction of airport ground improvements,
structures and facilities; building and equipment maintenance;
meteorological and airways communications practices and systems;
practices and procedures involved in commercial relations with
airlines, tenants and permittees; security measures; safety
principles and practices; local, state and federal grant procedures
and their administration; project management and budgeting;
supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate and direct a
comprehensive program in the operation, maintenance, management and
security of an airport; analyze problems and develop policies anc
procedures; plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the work of
department; select, supervise and train subordinates; prepare written
and oral reports; establish and maintain effective working relations
with the public, airport users, community representatives,
homeowners, the Airport Commission and other City departments and
committees.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Desirable Training and Experience: Graduation from college with
a bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related
field.
Four years
administration
experience may
basis.
of progressively responsible experience in the
and/or management of airport operations. Appropriate
be substituted for the education on a year-far-year
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A valid pilot's license is also desirable.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Performs duties subject only to policy limitations and general
administrative review by the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERVISED:
Exercises administrative supervision over subordinates, outlining
work assignments, periodically reviewing work in progress, and upon
completion.
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NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICER
DEFINITION: Under qeneral supervision, to monitor the operation of
the Citv's aircraft noise monitorinq svstem: to conduct insoectional
surveys and field investigations for the detection and abatement of
the sources of environmental noise contamination and ensure
compliance with appropriate laws; to respond to complaints and
requests for information on noise prOblems. Performs related duties
as required.
TYPICAL DO"l'IES: Works with the Director of the Municipal Airport to
plan, organize, implement and enforce the City's aircraft noise
abatement program, investigates and determines the causes and sources
of noIse control violations and the appropriate corrective action for
abatement; investigates and determines the causes that affect the
level of noise contaminants; est~ates and records intensity and/or
decibels of contaminant emissions; confers with and advises ordinance
violators and potential violators on corrective controls and
abatement action; serves written notices for failure to comply with
noise control ordinance and appears as witness at regulatory hearings
relevent to violation citation determinations, evaluates and
formulates operational procedures; performs research and confers with
other airport operators to determine effective measurement and
control systems; recommends modifications to the control systems,
responds to complaints and suggestions from users and the community;
~oordinates and participates in public hearings, community meetings
and other special activities relating to airport operations; provides
support to local governmental officials to assist them in responding
to inquiries regarding airport operations; plans curricula and
conduct$ noise abatement seminars for pilot groups: conducts field
workshops explaining the effects of proper flight techniques on
noise; prepares written and graphic reports; makes presentations
relative to the airport's impact on the sound environment of Santa
Monica and surrounding communities and displays the data on noise
contour map.
Prepares a variety -of studies and statistical analyses related to
airport policies and problems such as limitations on numbers of
flights based on noise characteristics of specific aircraft and
arrival and departure times.
Keeps informed
legislation and
in conferences
parties.
on airport environmental developments, technology,
trends in public acceptance of airports; participates
with Federal, State and local officials and private
JOB STANDARDS:
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Minimum Requirements: Applicant must be able to demonstrate the
following: Knowledge of airport operations and procedures commonly
used at a general aviation airport including training procedures and
traffic pattern provisions; operating characteristics of fixed and
rotary wi~ single and multi-engined aircraft~ technical terminology
and princ1ples related to noise pollution and sound control
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instrumentation used to measure, record, and distinguish ambient and
discrete noise sources. Federal and State aircraft noise
regulations. Principles and practices of public relations. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
pilots, community groups, City staff and other aircraft regulatory
personnel, inclUding State and Federal agencies; coordinate and
conduct workshops and seminars; read and interpret ordinanacea,
rules, regulations, FAA regulations, literature, and aircraft
operating manuals; analyze a variety of technical data and prepare
written and oral reports; write news releases, public relations
docuaents and letters. Calibrate, operate and maintain sound
monitoring instruments and equipment used in sound monitoring;
enforce rules and regulations.
Possession of a valid driver1s lieense.
Desirable Training and Experience: At least two years of
progressfvely responsible industrial or public agency work experience
involving ~intenance and installation of equipment and instruments
employed ~n noiee or other environmental factor testing,
investigation, monitoring or sampling and involving regular public
contact. College-level courses in acoustical engineering, physics or
a closely related field may be substituted for one year of required
experience on the basis of 30 semester units of one or any
combination of the specified scientific fields for one year of
required work experience.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under administrative supervision of the Director of Municipal
Airport who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in
progress, and periodically reviews completed work.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise supervision over as-needed or other employees by
outlining work, frequently reviewing work in progress, and carefully
reviewing completed work.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 6780(CC5)
(Clty Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ADOPTING A SALARY FOR THE
POSITIONS OF DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
AND NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICER
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The fol1ow~ng monthly salary levels are hereby
establ~shed for the ~ndicated permanent classifications:
DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT
$36l7jmonth E-step
($3870jmonth with PERS)
NOISE ABATEMENT OFFICER
$2400/month E~step
($2568/month with PERS)
SECTION 2: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of th~s Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall
be ~n full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robert M. Myers
City Attorney
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS
15th
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OF November
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
NO. 6780(CCS).WAS DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA AT A MEETING THEREOF HELD ON
November 15
J 1983 BY THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL VOTE:
AYES:
CDUNCIlMEMBERS: Conn, Epstein, Press, JennIngs, Reed,
and Zane
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Edwards
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ATTEST:
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COD~D SYSTEMS, Attn Peter Maclearie
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SEND FOUR COPIES OF ALl, 0RT1TNAN(,F~ TO:
PRESIDING JUDGE
SANTA MONICA MU~ICrPAL COURT
1725 MAIN STREET
SA~TA MONICA, CA 90401
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