Airport Operations Dispatcher
County of Sacramento
Posted: March 25, 2026 (0 days ago)
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County of Sacramento
Airports
Location
Sacramento, California, 95814
Salary
$49.08 - $54.11
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing airport operations, safety, and security around the clock, including managing staff, enforcing rules, and handling complex tasks like emergency responses and tenant agreements.
A good fit would be someone with a background in aviation or management who enjoys leading teams, solving problems under pressure, and ensuring smooth passenger and cargo activities.
It's ideal for organized professionals who can communicate well and stay calm in high-stakes environments.

Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and trainingTeam dynamics and team buildingApplicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding landside and airside aviation operations; airport security and emergency response requirements; passenger, general aviation, and cargo operationsOperational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functionsPrinciples and practices of public sector budget development and administrationPrinciples and practices of business accounting and purchasingManagement and administration of retail and service tenant leases and rental agreementsCommunity relations and customer service delivery standardsOffice procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignmentEnglish usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationAviation radio procedures and phonetic alphabet, movement/non-movement areas, sterile areas, secured areas, security identification display area (SIDA) and aircraft operating area (AOA)Ability toSelect, supervise, train, and evaluate staffPlan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staffInvestigate and resolve disciplinary issuesWork independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlinesMonitor and interpret budgets and other financial documentsDevelop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with othersCommunicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingInterpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding aviation operationsApply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been metCollect and compile a variety of data and informationResearch, analyze and evaluate operations and procedural practices, policies, and rules affecting airport operations, security, contracts, personnel, and other administrative matters; identify improvement opportunities and implement recommendationsOperate a variety of airport vehicles, automobiles and trucksOperate company and aviation radiosRepresent the SCDOA to other departments, agencies, and the publicRepresent management up to and including the Director of Airports in their absence Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1a.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other field closely related to the intent of the class;And1b.
Two years of full-time paid lead and/or supervisory experience in airport operations or airport administration involving developing, and/or monitoring and enforcing airport or airline programs, policies or procedures.Or: 2a.Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Aeronautics, Aviation, Business Administration, or other field closely related to the intent of the class;And2b.
Four years of full-time paid experience in airport operations or airport administration involving developing, and/or monitoring and enforcing airport or airline programs, policies or procedures, two years must have been at a lead and/or supervisory level.Note: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis (1 year experience = 30 semester units or 45 quarter units).Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.
Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.
Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General QualificationsCriminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No.
82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws.
The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.
For purposes of accessing Attachment A 4 criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted.
A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class.
The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history.
Information obtained in the course of this back-ground check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process.
In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.
Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Special Access: Incumbents in this class must acquire, prior to appointment, and maintain a SCDOA security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.
Failure to maintain an airport security badge may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.Physical Requirements:Some positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.Move with agility around areas congested with traffic and people.Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.Working Conditions:Some positions in this class require the incumbents to:Work irregular hours and be subject to “on-call” status 24 hours a day.Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.Work at various locations within Sacramento County.Probationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Additional Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m.
on the cut-off date.
Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.
Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.
Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.
While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
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