STAFF ANALYST

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston HAS is seeking a Staff Analyst (Safety Management System) to develop, manage, and administer an FAA-compliant SMS for Houston Airport System. You will update policies, analyze safety metrics, and conduct audits to drive safety improvements.

Reporting to Assistant Director of Safety, Strategy and Innovation, you will train staff, prepare reports, and engage with regulators and carriers; the role requires establishing a safety minded culture and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required.
• Graduate degrees may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of professional admin, financial, or analytical experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all aspects of a comprehensive SMS program in compliance with FAA Part 139.
• Collaborate with safety, airport operations, regulators, and stakeholders to improve safety.
• Develop policies and procedures to support the SMS.
• Track safety recommendations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct Safety Risk Assessments for projects, events, and policy changes.
• Investigate accidents and safety incidents and report findings with root causes.
• Provide SMS training and participate in industry meetings.
• Public speaking and lecturing on safety issues.

Skills

SMS knowledge

Leadership

Safety communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/related field

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: HAS / SAFETY STRATEGY & INNOVATION

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Occasional Weekend/Holidays ***Subject to change***

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Safety, Strategy and Innovation division exists to facilitate the communication and alignment of strategic and operational goals for the Houston Airport System. This is accomplished through the creation and maintenance of the Strategic Plan, Safety Management System and various performance management tools. The goal of this division is to foster a focused, safety minded culture supportive of HAS’ objectives, initiatives, mission and vision.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Staff Analyst (Safety Management System) reports to the Assistant Director of Safety, Strategy and Innovation and supports the Houston Airport System (HAS) by developing, managing, and administering a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliant Safety Management System (SMS). implementing, maintaining, guiding, and educating internal and external personnel on the airport’s SMS, including updating policies and processes, analyzing safety metrics, conducting audits and assessments, safety training, and communication.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintaining all aspects of a comprehensive safety program (SMS) at Houston Airport System, in compliance with FAA Part 139.
• Collaborates with the City of Houston Occupational Safety Team, airport operational teams, senior staff, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders such as air carriers (domestic and international), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), air traffic control, ground handlers, aircraft fueling companies, fixed-base operators, corporate-based operators, and others with the goal of a proactive approach to ongoing safety improvement
• Develops policies and procedures in support of the Safety Management System.
• Tracks the implementation of safety recommendations following safety inspections, accidents or other means of hazard or risk identification; ensures corrective actions are enacted and deficiencies are minimized and corrected.
• Facilitates and conducts Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) of construction projects, special events, and operational policy and procedure changes.
• Conducts timely and comprehensive investigations of all accidents and safety incidents and prepares factual reports to appropriate divisions summarizing the circumstances and root causes of the accident or incident and follows up with recommended corrective and preventative action to be taken.
• Assists in monitoring industry safety concerns that may impact the Airport operations.
• Develops and maintains SMS training and any applicable safety training as determined by training needs analysis.
• Attends and participates in industry meetings and conferences.
• Participates in public speaking and lecturing engagements involving safety issues, including city-wide.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

GRADUATE DEGREES

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

• A Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science, Aviation Management, Safety Management
• Thorough working knowledge of Safety Management programs and practices, with formal SMS training preferred
• A minimal of 3 years of experience in airside operations including ramp management and analyzing and evaluating safety trends
• Proven technical knowledge, leadership experience, and strong communication skills
• 5 or more years of airside experience FAA Part 139 Airport
• AAAE Certified Member
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) in Airfield Operations, Safety Management Systems

****Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.****

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 26

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.