AIRPORT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE II (Bilingual)
Salary
$1,792.00 - $2,040.80 Biweekly
Location
3700 North Terminal Road
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
39141
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/Section: Bush Intercontinental Airport / International Services
Workdays & Hours: Shift work, including rotation, weekends and holidays. (*Subject to change)
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Terminal Management exists to deliver a 5-star experience for all passengers travelling through Houston's airports. This experience includes all Guest facing services from the time a passenger enters the airport facility to the time they depart on an aircraft and vice versa. The scope of Terminal Management's responsibility includes aesthetic appearance, functional condition of airport facilities and amenities, operational readiness, and terminal ambiance. Terminal Management is the primary liaison with airlines, federal agencies and any Guest facing service provider at the airports as well as with Skytrax, an organization that rates airlines and airports worldwide and is the inspiration for the Houston Airport System's mission of becoming a 5-star global air service gateway where the magic of flight is celebrated.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the Airport Services Representative II provides customer assistance using multilingual skills. Provide friendly, courteous service to traveling passengers by assisting with directions, information, and processing through the Federal Inspection Service (FIS) area to ensure convenient travel through the Houston Airports. Supports management with assigned tasks and performs coordination with airlines and Customs Border Protection (CBP). This role ensures operational excellence to all international arriving customers processing through the Federal Inspection process and manages all common use facilities with our primary focus of maintaining compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to the airport. An Airport Services Representative II demonstrates leadership, organization and communication while assisting and monitoring large banks of passengers through the inspection area. "Candidates must be able to obtain ALL security REQUIRED BADGE ACCESS INCLUDING CBP ACCESS within 6 months from the hire date."
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
WORK CONDITIONS
There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as paints and cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fairly fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within moderate tolerance demands.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate Degree, preferably in Hospitality Management, Aviation Management, Business or related fields.
Directly related professional experience in airport operations or customer service above the required years of experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of experience in a customer service or hospitality environment are required.
Substitution: A Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Aviation Management, Business, or a closely related field may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with one year of experience using bilingual skills specifically with Japanese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Itailian and Chinese languages in a customer service environment is required for this role.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
PAY GRADE 15
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 281-233-1858
If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1842 (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
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Are you a Houston Airport System employee?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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Do you have a valid/current drivers license?
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How many verifiable years of experience using bilingual or multilingual skills in a customer service environment do you possess?
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How many years of verifiable professional airport operations, customer service, or hospitality experience do you possess?
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Work Setting Experience - Airport Service Representative II (check all that apply and are verifiable)
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Please indicate languages other than English in which you are fluent (Reading, Writing, and/or Speaking). Check all that apply.
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Please describe in detail a difficult customer service issue, explain the issue and how you resolved the issue. ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if no experience please insert ("N/A")
Required Question
Employer City of Houston
Address 901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
Website https://www.houstontx.gov/