Kern County Hiring for Airports Chief Operations Officer at Bakersfield, CA Full Time

Examinations

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant’s training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.

Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.

Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

This position works at the Kern County Department of Airports. For more information about the department, please view their website, here.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree AND six (6) years military or civil aviation experience OR six (6) years experience as a peace officer; a combination of military or civil aviation experience and experience as a peace officer totaling six (6) years is qualifying.

Candidate must possess a current valid certification(s) in P.C. 832 Arrests & Firearms at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain a current and valid registration may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Preferred Qualifications

FAA Private or Commercial Pilot’s license.

Accreditation or certification from American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) or Southwest Chapter of American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE)

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