Airport Operations Superintendent

Requirements

MOS Code: 15P (Army), 7041 (Marine Corps)

Education and Experience : Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in Business, Public or Aviation Administration, Risk Management, or a related field, and four (4) years of airport security or safety operations experience, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.

General Purpose

Under direction, plan, coordinate, and direct El Paso International Airport operations, including the safe operation of air carrier aircraft on the airfield, public safety, security, communications, and ground transportation services.

Typical Duties

Plan, organize and direct airport and airfield operations, including the safe operation of air carrier aircraft on the airfield, public safety, security, communications, and ground transportation services. Involves: Provide guidance and direction to subordinates in airport operations, public safety, security, communications, and ground transportation services. Provide guidance and direction to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements set forth by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, issue Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), and weather advisories. Make critical decisions to close and open-air traffic movement as necessary. Direct the inspection of runways, ramps, and taxiways for compliance with safety and security standards, and coordinate capital improvements with tenants. Direct and coordinate public safety efforts including police, fire and emergency medical services, communications and dispatch, and emergency rescue operations. Prepare, update, and coordinate emergency response plans. Promote the observation of safe work practices.

Prepare, develop, and manage mandates, training, safety, and regulatory compliance. Involves: Administration and oversight of FAA mandates regulated under Part 139 for Airports Safety Management System (SMS) programs. Manage a comprehensive training management program to ensure regulatory compliance for assigned duties. Act as the designated Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the implementation and training of the Airport's SMS directives, protocols, and compliance measures. Monitor and coordinate airfield safety operations. Implement and direct the FAA-mandated Airport Safety Management System (SMS) requiring airport certificate holders to establish safety programs and/or initiatives for its entire airfield environment, including movement and non-movement areas, to improve safety in air carrier operations. Coordinate and collaborate with Airport tenants to ensure compliance with the safety program and other safety-related initiatives. Detect, correct, and manage safety issues to prevent or mitigate aircraft accidents or incidents. Analyze and develop formal methods of identifying hazards, mitigating risk, and developing methods to ensure continuous airfield safety improvement. Create safety promotion strategies. Update and revise the SMS as needed based on FAA regulatory changes, review investigational findings, and correct or respond to deficiencies.

Plan, direct and review training materials, presentations, and notifications to employees and tenants relating to airfield safety, security, and grounds transportation safety. Involves: Develop training programs related to security operations such as driving on the airfield or perimeters, airfield markings, wildlife risk management and hazards, and security inspections. Train operations staff on regulatory Part 139 inspections, Part 1542 security compliance and other Title 14 requirements in accordance with all standard operational procedures. Ensure all training remains current and specifically tailored for any changes pertaining to all regulatory requirements. Train, plan, coordinate, and document physical demonstration of duties. Coordinate and manage safe operational and working procedures with affiliated agencies. Act as the liaison with federal, state, and city agencies and departments. Conduct joint training exercises with agencies or departments who support Airport emergency operations and response plan.

Plan, coordinate and provide guidance on administrative duties. Involves: Assist in the procurement process and review of contracts related to airport and airfield safety operations including budgetary and data processing functions. Provide assistance with vehicle fleet operations, acquisition, and rental maintenance and equipment as it relates to adhering to safety regulations. Review and make recommendations on contracts affecting airfield safety and security operations. Ensure Airport compliance with federally mandated regulations as set forth in FAA 14 CFR Part 139, 49 CFR Part 1540, 49 CFR Part 1542, and 49 CFR Part 1544, including state and local regulations. Review and update safety and security manuals such as the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, and Airport Security Program. Research and analyze federal directives such as Advisory Circulars and Certification Alerts (CertAlerts).

Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative and control systems. Involves: Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend improvement to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance security and customer service. Establish work priorities, monitor work progress, develop and monitor departmental operating and capital improvement budgets, and approve purchases and expenditures. Oversee and monitor electronic security systems. Oversee and monitor airport terminal, parking, and shuttle bus operations to ensure orderly movement of passengers.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of immediate supervisor, coworkers or subordinates if necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain records and prepare reports. Respond to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property. Respond to and resolve inquiries, complaints, or unusual situations involving airlines, passengers, or the media. Represent the City at various meetings and conferences and interact with a wide range of officials, regulatory agencies, airport tenants, department directors, coworkers, media representatives, and the public.

Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.

General Information

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Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions examination.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions examination, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diploma, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

BENEFITS

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.

Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.

The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!

Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.

Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:

For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days):
40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period

For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):
40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period

For >15 or more years of service (20 days):
40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period

SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.

PREGNANCY LEAVE

A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.

B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.

C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)

1. First day of January (New Year's Day)

2. Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)

3. Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)

4. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)

5. June 19 (Juneteenth)

6. Fourth day of July (Independence Day)

7. First Monday in September (Labor Day)

8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)

9. Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)

10. The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)

11. Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)

12. Employee's Birthday

In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.

Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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