Deputy Director – Airport Operations (Non Civil Service)

Essential Functions

• Oversees team that collaborates with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs & Border Protection (CBP), conducting periodic meetings to align with the Dallas Airport System’s mission.
• Works with the Emergency Operations Center and other local agencies on emergency response efforts.
• Maintains Airport Security Plan (ASP).
• Acts as the Deputy Emergency Coordinator, overseeing the Airport Emergency Plan.
• Maintains the SMS manual, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local safety laws.
• Manages confidential reporting systems, compiles reports, and files them with the Accountable Executive of the SMS program.
• Establishes short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives.
• Oversees the implementation of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Appendices, including the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP); supports and manages other plans to facilitate airport operations and general aviation functions.
• Oversees various safety inspections to maintain regulatory compliance of the airport and its operations; supports the FAA Safety Certification Inspector annually to ensure compliance with all regulations; provides necessary documents and metrics for inspection; supports other management in providing information and maintaining standards within the airport grounds.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to airport security and emergency management.
• Knowledge of TSA and FAA regulations.
• Experience and knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (IS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400 and IS-800).
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems and experience in SMS manuals, Safety Risk Assessments and incident/accident investigations preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with support agencies including TSA, Dallas Police Department, and Dallas Fire Rescue.
• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles and risk management methodologies.
• Understanding of airport emergency procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of Part 139 requirements for incident emergency management, training, and exercise planning/operations.
• Knowledge of human relations, supervision, and management.
• Skilled in planning, assigning, training, directing, and evaluating clerical/administrative, trade/technical, or professional employees.
• Ability to manage unit/program activities effectively.
• Capable of establishing and achieving operating goals and objectives for the unit.
• Strong project management skills.
• Able to negotiate and develop contractual agreements.
• Proficient in budget development and administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• In-depth knowledge of airport operations, emergency management and safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of human resources, procurement, budgeting, organizational and leadership development in a municipal environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or Aviation-related field.

Experience

• Ten (10) years of professional level experience which involved responsibility for Airport Operations, Airport Security, or Aviation Industry Public Safety and Law Enforcement and Emergency Management.
• Five (5) years of progressive management experience of three or more teams.