Airport Emergency Management Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Homeland Security, or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience which were in a field related to emergency response or planning and three (3) years of experience which were in a field related to aviation or airport operations and two (2) years of experience which were in a lead, supervisory capacity.
• Additional years of experience in Homeland Security/Emergency Management may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-lead or non-supervisory experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to obtain within three (3) months.
• Must also have or have the ability to obtain their Certified Emergency Manager ( CEM ) certification within six (6) months of employment.

Notes to Applicants

Under minimal direction, this position is responsible for the management and administration of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Department Operations Center, Emergency Operations Plan, training, planning, and response activities related to natural or man-made hazards and accidents and any malicious acts affecting the airport.

Oversees and directs the development of short- and long-term Emergency Management planning goals and objectives for the department, including operations and services provided, with a focus on response functions needed to provide continued airport operations.
Develops, implements, and monitors the Incident Command System and Emergency Operations Plans, as required by or in consideration of Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements.
Functions as AUS Incident Commander in their absence during event activation.
Coordinates post-emergency after-action reviews and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Develops and delivers or facilitates the delivery of Federal and state required training including full-scale and quarterly tabletop exercises in coordination with the Airport Security leadership.
Ensures operational readiness of various communication systems, resource supplies, and other emergency response tools.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :

This position requires a Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

ASSESSMENT
A skills assessment will be required for this position.

ON CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may require on-call or call-back responsibilities

SHIFT INCENTIVE

Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME
Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$56.43 - $73.36

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m..

Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 01/08/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications

• Proven Leadership in Emergency Management: Demonstrated experience leading and coordinate multi-agency teams in the development, execution, and evaluation of emergency management plans and large-scale exercises, including serving in leadership roles within the National Incident Management System ( NIMS ) or Incident Command System ( ICS ) framework during both drills and real-world events.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Oversees and directs the development of short- and long-term Emergency Management planning goals and objectives for the department, including operations and services provided, with a focus on response functions needed to provide continued airport operations. Develops, implements, and monitors the Incident Command System and Emergency Operations Plans, as required by or in consideration of Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements. Functions as AUS Incident Commander in their absence during event activation. Coordinates post-emergency after-action reviews and makes recommendations for corrective action. Develops and delivers or facilitates the delivery of Federal and state required training including full-scale and quarterly tabletop exercises in coordination with the Airport Security leadership. Ensures operational readiness of various communication systems, resource supplies, and other emergency response tools. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders on interdepartmental and interagency issues, projects, and protocols. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvement strategies.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of management and supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of aviation industry processes, practices, and operational trends.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes and rules impacting AUS .
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in handling extremely intense and chaotic emergency situations.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertainty.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and monitoring personal and subordinate employee work assignments.
• Skill in training and leading disaster exercises.
• Skill in facilitating cooperative group decision making among diverse organizations and individuals serving on planning committees.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and in making presentations to large groups
• Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with a wide range of Local, State, and Federal government officials, the news media, and private business.
• Ability to assimilate and act timely on conflicting, incomplete, and disparate information to meet overall objectives.
• Ability to understand/explain complex issues to stakeholders and to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Homeland Security, or in a field related to the job, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience which were in a field related to emergency response or planning and three (3) years of experience which were in a field related to aviation or airport operations and two (2) years of experience which were in a lead, supervisory capacity. Additional years of experience in Homeland Security/Emergency Management may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for non-lead or non-supervisory experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with proven leadership in Emergency Management: Demonstrated experience leading and coordinate multi-agency teams in the development, execution, and evaluation of emergency management plans and large-scale exercises, including serving in leadership roles within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) or Incident Command System (ICS) framework during both drills and real-world events.
(Open Ended Question)
* You must be able to obtain Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification within six (6) months of employment. Do you understand and agree to meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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