SMS Manager

Position: 540 - SMS Manager

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Airport Director, this position is responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in both movement and non-movement areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 139. The role includes monitoring hazard reporting systems, updating safety manuals and local rules, and leading safety meetings and training initiatives to foster a culture of safety.

The SMS Manager organizes safety promotion events, facilitates risk management assessments, and investigates the root causes of incidents and accidents to improve operational safety. Additionally, the SMS Manager oversees the performance of the Safety Management System (SMS) program, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with airport operations, maintenance, and security teams. The SMS manager will be required to support Airport Operations in times of no shift coverage.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical
• Problem-solving
• Relationship building

Key Functions / Knowledge / Skills

• Develop an airport safety policy with the strategy and vision of the Airport Director and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
• Responsible for the Safety Management System program design and administration to include gap analysis, annual program reviews, implementation of new and/or plan changes, and ongoing monitoring of compliance to ensure established policies and procedures are met.
• Collaborates with other Airport Divisions for the completion of risk analysis of maintenance and construction projects and provide input for department safety program manuals.
• Assists in the compliance of FAA Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542, including Airfield and terminal inspections.
• Develop a Quality Assurance and Quality Control program and align assurance programs with FAA Part 139 operations and pertinent Advisory Circulars.
• Investigates causes of airside, landside, and terminal incidents involving aircraft, vehicles, airport users, contractors, and employees, and coordinates risk analysis. Makes recommendations to mitigate hazard risks consistent with best practices, codes and regulations.
• Acts as a point of contact for all airport user safety incidents when an employee, passenger, or other is injured.
• Responds to and prepares timely and comprehensive investigations of accidents and safety incidents. Prepares factual reports to appropriate divisions/personnel summarizing the circumstances and root cause of the accident or incident and follows up with the recommended corrective and preventative actions.
• Performs regulatory compliance-related activities and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, or associate’s degree plus four years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver License.

Independence & Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical…