Veteran Fellow - Safety Assurance Specialist

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in identifying transferable skills, exposure to a civilian work environment, career assistance, exposure to corporate business practices, mentoring, and resume and interview assistance. As a Safety Assurance Specialist, you will ensure a safe and secure operation at SEA Airport by performing observations, evaluations, and reporting of compliance rules and regulations to help minimize liability and operational impacts to the Port of Seattle. You will work with airline and ground service provider personnel to implement engagement strategies/solutions to improve safety performance. You will ensure safety performance expectations are met while working with operators to provide opportunity for corrections. You will assist with audits, confirm red tag conditions are corrected, deliver registration stickers, and other materials necessary for the success of the quality assurance program. You will conduct outreach and build relationships with operators and management in the field regarding safe operating practices and compliance requirements. You will coordinate with stakeholders to minimize and mitigate potential issues during snow operations and emergent issues.

Requirements

• A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard).
• Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process.
• Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and/or have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Knowledgeable – You are familiar with airport topographical, facility, and operational procedures as well as airport policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Collaborator – You are someone who can work with diverse internal and external stakeholders at various levels of the organization to build relationships and resolve problems while providing excellent guidance and customer service.
• Technically Skilled – You have advanced technical skills in utilizing all Microsoft Office technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working with aviation ground operations, performing observations of routine activities and conducting trend analysis of operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform observations, evaluations, and reporting of compliance rules and regulations to help minimize liability and operational impacts to the Port of Seattle.
• Work with airline and ground service provider personnel to implement engagement strategies/solutions to improve safety performance.
• Ensure safety performance expectations are met while working with operators to provide opportunity for corrections.
• Assist with audits, confirm red tag conditions are corrected, deliver registration stickers, and other materials necessary for the success of the quality assurance program.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with operators and management in the field regarding safe operating practices and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to minimize and mitigate potential issues during snow operations and emergent issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed