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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Division of Aeronautics has six airstrips throughout our Idaho backcountry that are maintained by caretakers. Our airstrip locations include Porthill on the Canadian border, Cavanaugh Bay on Priest Lake 35 miles north of Priest River, Johnson Creek near Yellow Pine 65 miles northeast of Cascade, Big Cr located about 20 miles northwest of Yellow Pine, Garden Valley 50 miles north of Boise and Smiley Creek 20 miles south of Stanley.

ITD is hiring a team of two temporary caretakers for our Johnson C r eek Airstri p located in Cascade, Idaho and one temporary caretaker for our Cavanaugh Bay Airstrip located in Coolin, Idaho. The season of employment varies somewhat per airport but typically runs from late-April or May to mid-September, not to exceed 5 months.

Johnson Creek Airstrip (team of two):

• At Johnson Creek we prefer a team of two, each working 40 hours per week.
• With the amount of visitors at each of these airports, you would be required to be on site at least during your work week. This is primarily because of the high usage of these facilities requires almost constant attention.
• Furnished with 1 bedroom with queen bed, 1 bath, furnished apartment provided rent free, includes washer/dryer.

Cavanaugh Bay Airstrip (1 position):

• This is for one position and will work 40 hours per week.
• With the amount of visitors at each of these airports, you would be required to be on site at least during your work week. This is primarily because of the high usage of these facilities requires almost constant attention.
• This location will not be furnished as it is undergoing updates to the facilities.
• The successful candidate for this position will need to provide their own RV while we complete that facility work. No sewer hookup is available, but we will have some temporary showers and toilets on site while we complete the project.

NOTE: The job requires a valid driver’s license and driving records are checked as you would be required to operate a state vehicle.

Example of Duties

• Perform minor repairs to buildings and related fixtures.
• Clean restroom, shower facilities and campgrounds daily or more frequently if needed.
• Manage rental of courtesy cars, keep account of monies, and do required paperwork.
• Keep vehicles clean and in working order, service/ minor repair as needed.
• Maintain landscape by irrigating & mowing runway and grounds weekly.
• Keep equipment in working order, service/minor repair as needed.
• Keep a supply of firewood available, that we buy it from a local resident. At times you will need to supplement the pile until we can get a load delivered or at times do a little maintenance clearing/cutting with the use of a chain saw and log splitter.
• Performs duties as airport host: Meet and greets pilots, answering questions about the area. Helps fly-in organizers with any logistic problems to accommodate up to 100 aircraft and 200 visitors.
• Provides a positive image of the airport with the ability working with diverse groups of people.
• Enforce department policies and ensure visitors have an enjoyable experience. Ensures aircraft safety on the airstrip, notify Aeronautics of safety concerns, missing aircraft or aircraft mishaps.
• Turn in weekly reports through email and monthly vehicle/equipment reports to the airport manager through the normal mail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working at a remote airstrip requires being self-sufficient, individually motivated and the ability to deal with many unforeseen problems as they arise.
• This position requires the use of hand tools, battery or gas-powered tools associated with grounds maintenance; operating ATV/UTV’s, tractors with power take-off (PTO) driven mowers. As well as requiring you to bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• The normal work week is Thursday-Monday with Tuesday and Wednesday being the days off. Normal work hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one hour break for lunch, although some days may begin and end earlier, or vice versa. Weather conditions may also alter your schedule, in that one day may be shorter due to weather while the next may be longer to catch up.
• As a representative of the State of Idaho at a highly active recreational airport you will be expected to present yourself neatly and professionally.
• You will also not be permitted or expected to provide technical information or assistance to aviators such as aviation weather, aircraft performance, aircraft maintenance or hand propping.

Supplemental Information

The job is defined as temporary employment and holidays are worked and paid at time and a half.

The normal work week is Thursday-Monday with Tuesday and Wednesday being the days off. Normal work hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour break for lunch, although some days may begin and end earlier, or vice versa. Weather conditions may also alter your schedule, in that one day may be shorter due to weather while the next may be longer to catch up.

If hired for this position, you would represent the State of Idaho at a highly active recreational airport. You will be expected to present yourself neatly and professionally.
You will also not be permitted or expected to provide technical information or assistance to aviators such as aviation weather, aircraft performance, aircraft maintenance or hand propping.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!

The Idaho Transportation Department may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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