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Under general direction, this position is responsible for managing the operation of the Safety Management System (SMS) for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and the Department of Aviation, in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This position also coordinates AUS’s certification process. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for aviation safety-related projects and programs, including training and educational programs for all AUS users on any safety systems.
- Assists in development and implementation and manages the operation of AUS’s SMS.
- Develops and maintains the SMS manual, using thorough knowledge and understanding of day-to-day airport and air carrier operations, FAR Part 139, and FAA safety regulations and standards.
- Conducts safety inspections and assessments of airfield areas.
- Organizes and participates on Safety Risk Management panels and participates in working groups related to airfield and ramp safety.
- Prepares and manages SMS information publications, including technical management of the SMS website and any other supporting applications.
- Monitors progress of SMS recommendations and action plans, prepares status reports and maintains databases.
- Prepares status reports and maintains databases.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing industrial safety.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of airport operations, programs, protocols, and procedures related to aviation safety.
- Knowledge of Safety Management legislation, policies, procedures, relevant acts, regulations, standards; and recommended practices and procedures related to Safety Management Systems.
- Knowledge of Airfield Construction procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of general Air Traffic Control (ATC) practices on airports and operations on the movement and non-movement areas.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in making presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation Management, Engineering, Safety, Business Administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of airfield-related experience, including two (2) years of which were in a leadership or supervisory capacity within Airport Operations, Airfield Construction, or Airport Certification.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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