Purpose: |
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Under general direction, provide management of the public safety and security functions at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This position maintains the security integrity of the airport and ensures compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directives and Airport Security Program requirements. |
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.
- Evaluates and ensures the effectiveness of the airport security program by observing airport security activities, reviewing and evaluating practice, policy, procedure, and responses for periodic tabletop or field exercises.
- Addresses security compliance, procedures, and planning with airport personnel to include City of Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport personnel, contractors, etc.
- Identifies potential security concerns, collecting and analyzing data on trends and patterns, reviewing security and inspection reports, and formulating alternatives to address trends and concerns.
- Notifies TSA of security conditions and changes, review challenges to enforcement actions by conducting review board meetings, address violations ban ensuring penalties are carried out
- Manages division's budget by monitoring security contracts, reviewing, scheduling and authorizing expenditures, preparing budgets and forecasts, recommending Capital Improvement Projects related to security, and analyzing variances.
- Keeps abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance to federal, state, and local requirements to include anticipation of future legislation and advising airport management on needed action(s).
- Visits the terminal and surrounding airport property to develop and review processes for the monitoring of security compliance and programs.
- Balances security requirements and customer service needs by resolving problems and disagreements involving diverse interests of airport, TSA, tenants, and the general public
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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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 emergency communications equipment and its operations.
- Knowledge of the operations of an emergency telecommunications center.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret applicable data
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
- Skill in handling conflict, hostility and uncertain situations
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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 Management, Airway Science, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Administration, Business Administration, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years experience in airport operations, airport security or administering provisions of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 at a medium or large hub airport, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
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Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Federally mandated security clearances.
- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
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