Aviation Customer Service Supervisor - Denver International Airport



Aviation Customer Service Supervisor - Denver International Airport

Salary

$24.06 - $35.13 Hourly

Location

80249, CO

Job Type

Unlimited Regular

Job Number

31749 16238

Department

Aviation (DIA)

Division

DEN ADM Customer Service

Opening Date

06/20/2017

Closing Date

6/26/2017 11:59 PM Mountain

About Us


Denver International Airport is the 19th-busiest airport in the world and the sixth-busiest airport in the United States, serving 58.3 million passengers last year and generating more than $26 billion for the region annually. DEN is the largest and newest commercial airport in the United States and consists of 15 million square feet of built environment.
 
Denver is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, and has been named the nation's top place to live, work, and play. Being the best place to live isn't easy; maintaining such a reputation means we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of the city and have a hand in creating our future. At DEN, the core values of the organization are transparency, collaboration, mutual respect and support, diversity, integrity, trust and organizational excellence. Join the team at DEN and be part of the future for the world's most exciting and forward-thinking airport. Learn more about DEN at www.flydenver.com.

 

About Our Job

As an Aviation Customer Service Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising the customer service staff that performs aviation customer service work at concourse and terminal information booths, customer relations center, international arrivals hall, and other public areas of the airport.  You will work side-by-side with the agents to ensure delivery of exceptional service to customers traveling through our airport.  Customer service employees primarily respond to requests for information and service from passengers and the general public regarding airline operations, safety and security regulations, landside services, food, beverage and retail offerings, accommodations, passenger tracking, and other available customer service resources.

Other duties include:

  • Plans, organizes, administers, schedules, reviews and evaluates the work of the aviation customer service staff. Develops long/short range term goals and objectives for the assigned areas in conjunction with departmental plans and goals. Develops procedures and coordinates operations during airport events for the safety and security of passengers.
  • Communicates as a liaison to the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, Denver Police Department, Customs and Boarder Protection, and Airport Operations during special events such as train failures, power outages, inclement weather, aircraft alerts and any other incidents that have an operational impact on the traveling public. 
  • Interprets, implements, and coordinates the requested needs of airport travelers for conventions, conferences, meetings, political delegations, VIP's and special needs organizations for expedited movement through DEN.
  • Supervises the staff responsible for customer communication to the Aviation Customer Relations call center as needed.
  • Supervises and coordinates customer service staff within the Federal Inspections Service area under the direction of the Immigration Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) by monitoring, responding to and assisting arriving international passengers..
  • Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization.
  • Coaches, mentors, and challenges staff. Champions continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities. Leads staff development initiatives that include training, development and succession planning. Establishes performance expectations and standards for all levels of employees to achieve or exceed performance metrics and prepare them for the future.
  • Other duties as assigned

About You

We are looking for individuals who have supervisory experience in the customer service industry and have strong oral and written communication skills.  An individual, who is outcome oriented, and strives to exceed customer expectations.  An individual who has experience in managing staff in a customer service or hospitality industry.  The successful individual must be able to work on and manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. 

In addition our ideal candidate will also have the following skills and experience:
  • Three (3) years experience as a supervisor working in an airline, airport, retail, restaurant, or hospitality industry.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field
  • Act as a change agent by implementing process improvements
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain processes, procedures, and information to customer service staff.
  • Current valid drivers license
  • Bilingual German, Spanish or Mandarin

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate and three years of experience in customer service in the airline, airport, retail, restaurant, or hospitality industry.
  • A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirement.

About Everything Else

Classification Title:  We call this job an Aviation Customer Service Supervisor

Assessments/Testing: This position requires an online assessment. You will receive an email from AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org with further information about the testing process after the position has closed. Please add AssessmentTeam@denvergov.org to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk mail for this email. For a list of positions that require testing and more information about our testing process, click here.


Pre-employment Screening: An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law and City and County of Denver policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and other verifications required for the position which may include, but are not limited to, employment and/or education verification, motor vehicle record check, drug test, and/or physical. The existence of a conviction does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment except where federal or state law or regulations prohibit employment of an individual with certain convictions. For more information about the selection and employment screening process, click here.

FBI Background Check: An FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony conviction and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance / be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
 
Shift Work / Snow Duties / Emergency Incidents: this position does require shift work as DEN is a 24/7/365 operation (includes nights, weekends and holidays).  Mandatory extended/additional shifts can be required.  Additionally, this position is required to work mandatory snow duties, which vary and can include nights, weekends and holidays.
 
Probationary Period: This position may require the selected candidate to complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to attaining career status with the City & County of Denver. For more information about the probationary period, click here.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 
 
 
Recruiter(s): AK

To view the City and County of Denver's robust benefit package that only a multiple-industry employer can offer click the link below.

www.DenverGov.org/Benefits

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Information provided on the application/resume is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered, and additional information that is not listed on either the application or an attached resume will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application and attached resumes.
  • I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application / resume will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
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What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received.
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Other
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Do you have a current valid drivers license?
  • Yes
  • No
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How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor working in an airline, airport, retail, restaurant, or hospitality industry?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years of more
  • No experience
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If applicable, please describe your experience. Include dates of employment (mm/yy to mm/yy), number of employees supervised at one time, and a thorough description of your roles
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Describe a situation in which you tried to help someone improve his/her performance. How did you identify the areas in which s/he needed help? What kind of help did you provide? What was the outcome?.
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Tell me about a time when you had to be very careful in communicating delicate information. What was the possible risk involved and how did you go about it?
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Describe a time when you had to deal with two or more employees who were not working well together. What did you do to resolve the situation and what was the long term outcome?
09
Give me an example in which you gave some on-the-job training to your direct reports. Please be as specific as possible

Required Question

Agency
City and County of Denver
Address
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412
Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building
Denver, Colorado, 80202