Airport Attendant

Job Description:

Airport Attendant

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works is to provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty. Read more about the Department of Public Works website .

ABOUT THE POSITION

There is currently one (1) 0.75 Part Time, 28.00 hours per week, On-site Airport Attendant. This position is located on-site reporting to the Gnoss Field Airport in Novato, CA.

The Airport Attendant supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the County airport in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, Advisory Circulars, County airport policies, and grant assurances. This position assists with daily airfield and facility operations, customer service, and maintenance activities to ensure the airport remains safe and accessible for aeronautical users and the public.

The Airport Attendant performs routine inspections, responds to operational issues, and assists airport management in maintaining compliance with FAA standards related to airfield safety, operations, and facilities. The position requires regular work outdoors in varying weather conditions and interaction with pilots, tenants, contractors, and the public.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate We are seeking a safety-focused, reliable, and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate takes immense pride in maintaining a secure operating environment and understands that strict compliance is vital for protecting airport users, securing funding eligibility, and upholding public trust. You should possess a foundational understanding of, or a genuine willingness to learn, FAA airport operational requirements. To support our mission of consistent service and safety, candidates must make themselves available to work weekends and holidays.

As a key point of contact, you will provide essential information to the public and airport users regarding FAA regulations, local policies, ground traffic, and air traffic patterns. Your daily responsibilities include managing overnight tie-downs, processing tenant forms, and resolving customer disputes with professionalism. Beyond administrative duties, you will play a hands-on role in facility oversight—performing minor maintenance such as weed control and painting, inspecting grounds for cleanliness, and coordinating with contract security for off-hours issues. In the event of an emergency, you will be responsible for notifying response organizations and providing direct assistance to ensure the continued safety of the airfield.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic principles of general aviation facility operation and maintenance.
• Basic principles of light aircraft operation, handling and maintenance.
• Basic computer applications related to the work.
• Business mathematics.
• Basic practices of facilities and grounds maintenance.

ABILITY TO

• Learn and apply laws and regulations related to general aviation facility activities and aircraft operations.
• Work cooperatively with contractors, lessees, tenants and the flying public.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Use basic tools safely and performing minor maintenance.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Provide lead direction to alternative staff on a project basis.
• Work in an airport office setting and outdoors in all weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of experience in either service, maintenance and/or customer support in a civil airport setting or general facilities and grounds maintenance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at [email protected] .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 2/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$32.48 - $39.37 Hourly