Aviation Safety Compliance Specialist

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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

 

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.