Manager - Airside Operations

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Ensures airport is safe for users and monitors compliance with FAA regulations. **Essential Functions** **1** Manages, oversees, and monitors Airside operational activities and related staff performing services throughout the Airport; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels. **2** Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities, participates in hiring and personnel activities, and monitors payroll and other timecard related issues. **3** Review and updates Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Appendices which include the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP). **4** Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, and operation of special projects, operational directives, security projects, or access control projects. **5** Performs daily inspection of operational efficiencies; meets with managers, supervisors, openers, closers, and other concession staff regarding any issues or information needed. **6** Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally; addresses security, clearance, and related requests to ensure the timely and efficient handling of maintenance or repair concerns. **7** Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate; attends briefings and meetings to remain up to date on codes, regulations, and laws pertaining to facility operations and infrastructure. **8** Hosts and conducts weekly construction coordination meeting with FAA Air Traffic Control Tower rep, Airfield Maintenance division, Airfield Electrical division, various Department of Aviation division reps, and contractors/consultants; coordinates, deconflicts, and gives final approval for airfield closures. **9** Assists and supports FAA Safety Certification Inspector annually to ensure compliance with all regulations; provides necessary documents and metrics for inspection. **10** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** **1** Knowledge of human relations and supervision. **2** Ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate clerical/administrative, trade/technical, or professional employees. **3** Extensive knowledge of TSA and FAA regulations. **4** Ability to manage unit/program activities. Ability to establish and obtain operating goals and objectives for unit. **5** Project management skills. **6** Ability to negotiate and develop contractual agreements. **7** Comprehensive knowledge, experience and application of airport rules and regulations pertaining to airport operations, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. **8** Experience with developing and administering budgets. **9** Communicating effectively orally and in writing. **10** Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **EDUCATION:**  * Bachelor’s degree in Airport Management, Public Administration, Aviation or Business field. **EXPERIENCE:** * Four (4) years of experience in airport operations and/or airport administration, airport maintenance, streets maintenance or general construction. **AND** * Two (2) years supervisory and/or management responsibilities. **EQUIVALENCIES:**   * High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. * An associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. * A bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. * A master’s degree or higher in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. * A Pilot’s license plus seven (7) years of the required experience including three (3) years of supervisory and/or management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. **LICENSES and/or** **CERTIFICATIONS:**  * Valid driver’s license with good driving record. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:**  * Must pass Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background investigations. * Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) emergency call-out. **Salary Range**   $73,590.40 - $91,977.60   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.