Airport Operations Duty Officer

Job Summary

Manages Airport safety programs including Safety Management Systems (SMS), OSHA compliance, and safety related training across the Authority. Proactive in identifying and resolving safety hazards through stakeholder association, safety reviews and analysis, data gathering and analysis, and proactive implementation of safety programming. Promotes the safety culture of employees, tenants, and passengers on the Airport. Secondary to safety program management, performs duties of an Operations Duty Shift Manager to include coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Des Moines International Airport on a 24 hour basis to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regulations pertaining to airport operations.

• Develops and manages Airport's Safety Management System (SMS) program;
• Collects, monitors, analyzes, and disseminates safety related information and data;
• Promotes SMS, OSHA compliance, and safety culture throughout the Airport;
• Supervises Airport OSHA compliance to include implementation of OSHA compliant training, overseeing records, and administering assignments across the airport;
• Develops, monitors, and maintains relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
• Ensures Authority regulatory and development documents and procedures are in compliance with SMS program requirements;
• Develops, maintains, and chairs Authority safety committee to include implementation of safety related inspections;
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal certification and safety requirements for the operation of a Class I certificated airport as detailed in FAR Parts 77, 139;
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations and procedures identified within the Airport Security Program, under Federal Regulation 49 CFR Part 1542;
• Enforces the Des Moines Airport Board's Rules & Regulations;
• Supervises and directs the work of Operations Duty Supervisors, Operations Duty Officers, and contracted service providers during assigned work shift;
• Represents the Airport Authority in contacts with tenants, other agencies, the general public, and during special events;
• Ensure tenant compliance with provisions of their lease agreements;
• Conducts inspections of airfield pavements, navigation aids, safety areas, airspace above and near the Airport, landside roadways, public parking facilities, pedestrian areas, terminal building facilities, tenant leased facilities, perimeter security systems and building structures;
• Identify facilities in need of repair, issue work orders, initiate & direct corrective action to resolve problems that arise during his/her work shift;
• Prepares shift reports, document incidents, and record airport activities;
• Issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) when hazards exist and may order all or a part of the Airport closed;
• Responds to aircraft incidents and accidents, medical emergencies, and other emergency situations on the Airport;
• Coordinates construction and maintenance activities to airport facilities;
• Assists in the development of regulatory documents and departmental materials;
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), checklists, and operational continuity documents;
• Identifies, recommends, and recommends solutions to daily operational issues ensuring continuous process improvement within the Operations Department;
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of Safety Management Systems, OSHA Regulations, FAA Advisory Circulars, FAR Parts 77, and 139, TSR Parts 1500, 1520, 1540, 1542, and 1544;
• Knowledge of Class I commercial airport and general aviation airports principles, best practices and operations;
• Knowledge of airport facilities, equipment, and tenant operations;
• Abilit…