Airport Credentialing Coordinator

This position is posted until filled.

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family.

That's why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.
However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Airport Maintenance & Operations Manager, this position serves as a Trusted Agent and is primarily responsible for administering the airport access media program. This position plays a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations under Title 49 Part 1542, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Airport Security Program (ASP).

Primary responsibilities include processing access control applications, verifying applicant identity and work authorization documents, collecting and submitting fingerprints for Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) processing, initiating Security Threat Assessments (STA), and conducting applicant vetting through CHRC. This position is also responsible for safeguarding Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with federal and airport security requirements.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

* Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.

* Contribute to a positive work culture.

* Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

* Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.

* Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.

* Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.

* Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Administers the airports access media program in compliance with TSA regulations, 49 CFR Part 1542, and the Airport Security Program (ASP).

* Reviews and verifies access control applications for unescorted access authority to ensure accuracy, eligibility, and compliance with federal security requirements.

* Verifies identity and employment authorization documents; collects and processes fingerprints for Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) and submits Security Threat Assessments (STA) in accordance with TSA regulations.

* Assigns and tracks required airport security training and testing for applicants to ensure compliance prior to the issuance of airport access media.

* Monitors the airport access control system to ensure that media access permissions are accurate and aligned with approved authorization levels.

* Conducts biannual audits of airport access media and keys to ensure accountability, regulatory compliance, and proper access control.

* Reports airport identification media violations, security discrepancies, and access control issues in accordance with TSA regulations and the Airport Security Program (ASP).

* Maintains compliant records for access control applications, training, and access media audits in accordance with federal regulations.

* Safeguards Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with TSA and airport security requirements.

* Responds to TSA and FAA inspections and audits, ensuring documentation and airport access media procedures remain compliant.

* Maintains the Authorized Signatory database and provide guidance on airport access media procedures, access control requirements, and regulatory compliance.

* Advises Authorized Signatories on security directives, airport regulations, and applicable requirements under 49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1542.

* Serves as the Alternate Airport Security Coordinator, supporting the acting Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) in maintaining compliance with TSA regulations and the Airport Security Program, and acting on their…