Airport Operations Supervisor - Security

Broward County, Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays per year

Vacation (PTO) 2 weeks per year

Tuition reimbursement up to 2000 USD

Health benefits and HSA

Retirement plan (FRS)

Job summary

The Broward County Aviation Department is seeking an Airport Operations Supervisor-Security for Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. This role oversees the Security Compliance Division to maintain safety and security for airport property, employees, visitors and passengers in a 24/7 environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in airport management or related field, four years of airport operations experience with at least one year in a lead/supervisory position, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in airport management, business administration or closely related field.
• Four years of airport operations experience, including one year in lead/supervisory role.
• Florida Class E Driver's License required.
• May require overtime and rotational shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel responsible for Aviation Security Compliance.
• Perform security inspections, tenant lease compliance, and airport emergency response in a 24/7 environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including 49 CFR 1520, 1540, and 1542, and TSA directives.
• Develop and implement training, exercises, plans, procedures, and policies for Airport Security Operations.
• Stand/walk up to seven hours per shift and access remote airport areas as needed.
• Respond to airport emergencies and coordinate with emergency services and agencies.
• Maintain ability to pass extensive security checks and obtain/maintain SIDA access.

Skills

Leadership

Security compliance

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in airport management or closely related field

Job description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Operations Supervisor-Security.

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

**MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS**

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The Broward County Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport is seeking an Airport Operations Supervisor position for Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. This is administrative and supervisory work in managing the overall operation of a functional area within the Security Compliance Division. This position will be responsible for maintaining awareness of Airport security operational conditions and respond to the needs of the Airport users to ensure the safety and security of airport property, its employees, visitors and passengers. The incumbent must be able to plan, coordinate, and manage operations in a 24/7 environment related to 49 CFR Parts 1520, 1540, and 1542 along with all related federal, state, and local airport security rules and regulations. The role requires the incumbent to work independently, with limited supervision, and have the ability to report major activities through periodic meetings.

All Aviation Security Division employees must be able to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime (holidays, weekends and emergencies) in support of operational needs in a twenty-four (24) hour per day/seven (7) days per week operation and in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement.

General Description

Performs administrative and supervisory work in managing the overall operation of a functional area within the Aviation Operations Division.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in airport management, business administration or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years airport operations work including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences

• Masters degree in Aviation Security, Aviation Management or related field.
• American Association of Airport Executives Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) in Operations, Communications or Security
• American Association of Airport Executives Certified Member (AAAE-CM)
• Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) Designation
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee - Security
• Supervised a team that ensured compliance with an Airport Security Program and TSA Security Directives

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.

The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's licence during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• The management and supervision of personnel responsible for Aviation Security Compliance.
• Performing security inspections, tenant lease compliance, and airport emergency response in a 24/7 environment.
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including 49 CFR 1520. 1540, 1542, and TSA Security Directives.
• Development and implementation of training, exercises, plans, procedures, and policies for an Airport Security Operations Group.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to seven (7) interrupted hours during an eight-hour shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to physically access remote and/or cramped airport areas, occasionally in adverse weather, and under emergency and stressful conditions.
• Must be able to respond to airport emergencies, direct use of aviation department resources, and coordinate with emergency, law enforcement, and federal agencies.
• Must be able to work shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to pass extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other procedures that may be mandated by Federal law as a continuing condition of employment.
• Performs related work as assigned

Competencies

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to elevate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Seeks and reflects on feedback; actively integrates and applies key insights to enhance effectiveness. Clearly understands own impact on others and willingly makes adjustments when needed.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Learns about changing priorities and responds appropriately. Connects with appropriate individuals to gain direction. Takes steps forward, even when details are unknown.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.