Airfield Safety Officer Airside Operations - SFO

Airfield Safety Officer (9213) - Airside Operations - SFO

Compensation: $114,114 – $138,684

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco with a workforce of approximately 1,700 City employees. SFO’s mission is delivering an airport experience where people and our planet come first and our core values are Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity.

Under general supervision, the Airfield Safety Officer performs patrol and inspection duties of airfield and other facilities and conducts investigations for the enforcement of the Airport Security Program and to ensure compliance with Federal, Airport and Transportation Security Regulations.

The essential functions of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects and evaluates airfield facilities, such as runways, taxiways, safety areas, paved & non-paved surfaces, lighting, signage, markings, security‑related assets (i.e., fences/gates, navigational aids) and other aeronautical facilities for conformance with safety and security regulations.
• Closes and reopens airfield facilities, including runways, taxiways, ramps, aircraft gate positions, and security‑related assets (i.e., fences and gates) dependent upon safe and secure conditions.
• Monitors and directs the movement of vehicles, persons, and equipment on the airfield, and provides escort and safety/security support to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Notifies aeronautical users through various communication channels; monitors multiple radios to ensure safety and security of any changes in airfield conditions.
• Verifies compliance with assigned aircraft parking space to ensure maximum utilization of facilities.
• Enforces Airport regulations and issues citations for violations; enters and/or submits citations in database.
• Responds to security breaches, violations, and all emergencies; acts as first responder to all incidents or accidents on the airfield/ramp area, and, as required, administers first aid. Maintains emergency equipment and supplies to be used to respond to any Airport incidents or accidents; sets up and operates the Mobile Command Post.
• Investigates airfield incidents and accidents, and identifies potential contributing factors for airfield safety and security; recommends corrective action, including facility repairs/upgrades, and/or new or improved procedures and policies.
• Identifies proper placement and storage of materials on the airfield; maintains and coordinates removal of ground handling equipment; participates in safety risk assessments; compiles hazard data into Safety Management System (SMS) reports.
• Prepares detailed informational and operational reports related to safety/security incidents, injuries, and accidents. Attends briefings for updates and shares information.
• Conducts wildlife surveys and performs wildlife management and eradication duties, including habitat control, harassment and depredation.
• Develops and administers training programs, standard operating procedures, and other related programs; presents to groups and provides operations related training to airline tenants, service companies or other aeronautical or non-aeronautical users.
• Monitors and coordinates maintenance and construction work sites on the airfield to ensure safety and security; implements and adjusts maintenance and construction site closures based on operational conditions.

Nature of Work

Work involves working under stressful physical and emotional conditions including adverse weather, exposure to radioactive materials, and high noise levels. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts (day, swing, and night), weekends and holidays, and overtime. Emergency situations may require working outside of your normally scheduled hours.

Education
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience
:
Two (2) years of safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, or military base performing safety, security and inspection duties, of which six (6) months must include recent airfield operations experience.

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