Safety Management Specialist Iv-V; Delegated - Oahu

Safety Management Specialist

Recruitment Information:
Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-28. This job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Safety Management Specialist IV - $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I). Safety Management Specialist V - $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I).

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.

Duties

Summary:

The Safety Management Specialist (SMS) IV position plans, organizes and executes safety and certification programs for airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting; implements SMS to assess safety management components, such as safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion; collects and analyzes data, providing system evaluation; takes corrective action as needed; may perform internal evaluations; performs other related duties as required.

The Safety Management Specialist (SMS) V position plans, coordinates and implements safety and certification programs for airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting; supervises and directs staff specialists in the evaluation of airport certification and safety programs; provides technical and staff support in evaluating airport facilities and operations in the areas of airport certification requirements as contained in FAA regulations and Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) law and other applicable Federal and local laws relative to safety;

mitigates wildlife hazards and conducts inspections, evaluations and studies of airport facilities and operations to identify and correct deficiencies; performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized

Experience:

Progressively responsible (1) professional work experience in a safety or risk management program with responsibility for developing policies and procedures; (2) conducting inspections and evaluations of facilities and operations for compliance; (3) recommending and implementing corrective actions; and (4) developing training curriculum and conducting training of personnel. Such work experience may have been performed in a line, staff or management capacity, and must have demonstrated strong technical knowledge of FAA directives, laws, rules and regulations relating to airport certification and safety.

SMS Level IV:
Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively professional work experience as noted above. SMS Level V:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively professional work experience as noted above. Supervisory

Experience:

Supervisory work experience which included:
1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others;
2) assigning and reviewing their work;
3) advising them on difficult work problems;
4) training and developing subordinates; and
5) evaluating their work performance. Supervisory Aptitude:
For some positions in the classes, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspect of supervision, by serving as a group or team leader, in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exits;

or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. SMS Level IV:
Must demonstrate supervisory aptitude as noted above. SMS Level V:
One (1) year of supervisory experience as noted above. Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

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