Aviation Safety Compliance Specialist

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Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **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.