Airport Programs Manager- Emergency Management
About The Position
Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of emergency response plans. Coordinates with other airport stakeholders, other airport business units, and community partners to ensure a whole community approach to planning and exercise development. Develops, organizes, and/or facilitates classroom training and disaster preparedness exercises for the Department of Aviation; evaluates personnel proficiency in disaster preparedness and emergency management-related functions, and makes recommendations for process improvement. Prepares daily data analysis reports to ensure Senior Leadership has the quantitative data needed to support decision-making and give an overall daily operational picture of Airport Operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related field required with five (5) years of relevant experience
- Emergency response experience within an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment is required.
- The following classes are required: IS100, IS200, and IS700.
- Thorough knowledge of airport operations, policies and procedures, emergency procedures and protocols.
- Thorough knowledge of airport physical layout and utility systems sufficient to be able to assist in a coordinate response to problematic situations.
- General knowledge of emergency readiness, preparedness, situational procedures, applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of 49 CFR 1542, airport surety regulations, and airport security systems.
- Knowledge of FAR Part 139 and airport emergency plans.
- Ability to listen and communicate exceptionally to effectively convey information verbally and in writing.
- Ability to analyze data and maintain situational awareness.
- Ability to operate computers with demonstrated proficiency in a variety of applications and software.
- Ability to implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and stressful working conditions during heavy workload and emergency related calls.
- Ability to use sound judgement for making decision based on situation and events.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience preferred.
- Must obtain ICS300 and ICS400 certification within 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Develops emergency response plans and Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for various processes throughout the airport.
- Ensures training requirements are met on a yearly basis in order to stay abreast of any changes in industry standards.
- Staffs the EOC during emergency incidents or long-term events that can have an impact on Airport operations.
- Participates in any and all emergency response activations, exercises, drills, and training that pertain the any impact to operations or as required.
- Conducts tours of the C4 facility for community partners, airport stakeholders, and anyone who is interested in learning about the Bureau of Emergency Management.
- Maintains a yearly calendar of all plans and SOPs/SOGs in the plans library.
- Ensures that plans are reviewed each year for accurate information and that revisions are made in accordance with any changes that are made with the airport.
- Prepare important technical records, plans, and reports to document processes and provide information.
- Plans, coordinates, develops, and promotes emergency service policies, operations, plans, and processes related to exercise design and execution.
- Evaluates and assesses potential areas for enhancement, subsequently providing recommendations for effectively implementing these improvements.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
