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Job Summary
Job Description Overview The Aviation Safety Compliance Specialist manages, initiates, plans, develops, and directs the technical and administrative activities of a comprehensive safety program and compliance for the City of Dallas Airport.
Essential Functions 1 Manages, coordinates, trains, and evaluates safety staff and job assignments; directs and coordinates the technical and administrative activities of the Aviation Safety Programs for airside and landside operations. 2 Identifies and determines procedures used in day-to-day operations to ensure compliance, enhance safety activities and programs, and support safety programs and practices for the airport; designs and implements various safety initiatives to mitigate occupational injuries and conducts and analyzes various types of occupational health surveys. 3 Assists landside and airside personnel in resolving health and safety problems; trains and educates personnel in using protective equipment and facilitating compliance with safety regulations and standards; advises and consults with representatives of the airport, management, labor and professional groups on the organization and operation of aviation safety programs and compliance. 4 Evaluates, reviews, and processes scientific and statistical data, interprets results and prepares various reports; plans and administers safety program budget and consults with local, state and federal agencies concerning regulatory guidelines, safety initiatives, resources allocations, and standard compliance. 5 Remains current on all guidelines, research, and regulatory changes to safety protocols, programs, and initiatives; monitors airport's implementation of adjusted regulations and facilitates compliance and training. 6 Responds to compliance and safety issues in both airside and landside operations; provides skill, knowledge, and understanding of regulations to resolve issues, non compliance, and necessary adjustments to regulatory standards. 7 Attends and participates in meetings, conferences, and other exchanges of communication to ensure airport compliance with safety standards. 8 Participates in public speaking to communicate and inform safety issues, safety training, or other important information. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills 1 Knowledge of general safety programs and compliance for airside and landside operations. 2 Knowledge of Aviation programs, practices, and administration. 3 Knowledge of aviation regulatory agencies, policies, standards, and information. 4 Ability to facilitate, coordinate, and provide professional knowledge for safety programs in the airport. 5 Ability to identify and determine non compliance. 6 Ability to interpret and apply statistical safety data and make recommendations accordingly. 7 Ability to oversee, lead, and supervise lower level subordinates. 8 Ability to provide effective training and education on safety programs and protocols. 9 Ability to analyze data and make effective recommendations. 10 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. 11 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Safety, Emergency Management, Engineering, Construction Safety, Industrial Safety or any related science or technical field
EXPERIENCE:
• Three (3) years of experience in Safety (Occupational Health, System Safety, Industrial Safety, Risk Assessment and/or Loss Prevention) OR Airport/Airfield Operations or Management.
EQUIVALENCIES:
• High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• An associate degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master’s degree in a stated field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE and CERTIFICATIONS:
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must be able to complete Airport Movement Area certification within probationary period
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800 certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
• Subject to twenty-four (24/7) on-call, including weekends and holidays.
Salary Range
$58,801.60 - $70,574.40 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.