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Airport Operations Agent, Senior

Broward County, Florida
$60,837.92 - $97,098.98 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Jan 23, 2026
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Airport Operations Agent, Senior/Ground Transportation Enforcement Officer in the Operations Division This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. Must be able and available to work rotating shifts and assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays 2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave Health Benefits High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year The Broward County Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport is seeking a highly motivated and professional Ground Transportation Enforcement Officers. This position will work under general supervision in the overall operation of vehicle code enforcement within the Aviation Operations Division. This position involves coordinating, performing the routine operation of the Vehicle Code Enforcement section of a county airport, while providing code enforcement services, inspections, licensing, and nuisance abatement, to ensure compliance with county and county airport regulations. This class works under supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings and through various means of communication. The Ground Transportation Code Enforcement Officer will maintain effective working relationships with airport tenants, general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and is expected to coordinate and manage operations with considerable independence and initiative. The Ground Transportation Code Enforcement Officer must be able to communicate effectively and be able to read, review, analyze and draft documents using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style. Supervision is received through conferences with an administrative supervisor and by adherence to established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through individual and team conferences, reports, and program achievements. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in airport management, aeronautical science or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires three (3) years' experience in Airport Operations Ground Transportation, Code Enforcement or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License during employment and maintain authority to drive a county vehicle for the duration of appointment. Must obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Access (SIDA) memorandumMust obtain and maintain Customs and Border Protection Seal. Preferences:* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Aviation or closely related field. AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Designation. AAAE Airport Certified Member (CM) Designation. Certified Code Enforcement Professional (CEP). FACE Fundamentals Certification. Experience in Airport Vehicle Code Enforcement Operations. Additional Information: Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). All candidates must complete an extensive work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with custom clearance. * The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. SCOPE OF WORK The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Coordinates daily activities for the Vehicle Code Enforcement services including, compliance and enforcement, research, prepares reports as requested on legislation, rules, operational policies/procedures and other factors having an impact on operations. Enforces codes and ordinances. Conducts field and vehicle inspections, as well as undercover operations with law enforcement. Prepares cases for law enforcement or County Attorney or Licensing Board. Provides law enforcement with evidence and expert testimony in cases, and issues county notice of violations and citations. Maintains current and accurate records, updates case files and computer records as needed to compile information. Assist in license application and processing and in education of operators, vendors, and public regarding laws, ordinances and statues. Assists with planning, developing, authorizing, implementing, and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services with airport-wide impact. Advises and assists the supervisor related to vehicle code enforcement activities. Conducts special research in conjunction with the vehicle code enforcement section, analyzes operational data, and makes recommendations based upon research. Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements. Provides assistance and training of division staff and contracted services providers. Provides assistance with planning, organizing and implementing a compliance and monitoring program, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies. Be able and available to work rotating shifts and assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays. Be able to work in various locations/environments including office, airport terminals, terminal curbside and the airfield. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well. Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise. Balances Stakeholders Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Learns about the various stakeholders and gains insight into how to balance their different needs; listens to others to gain an understanding of the varying priorities of different stakeholders. Takes action to resolve problems for stakeholders within own job area. Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking. Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Takes steps to adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviors accordingly. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.