Division Manager - Airside

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division/ Section: HOU Airside Operations
Workdays & Hours: Varied (Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays) subject to change*

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
Airside Operations is responsible for the management of airport activities in secure areas where aircraft operate, such as the airfield, runways, and taxiways. The division is responsible for the functionality and safety of the HOU Air Operations Area (AOA) by maintaining compliance with FAA regulations. This division is required to ensure that HOU airport retains an approved airport operating certificate. Airside Operations monitors stakeholders for compliance with federal regulations as well as the HAS operating instructions. Airside ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and include tasks like aircraft parking and escorting, runway and taxiway inspections, and coordinating emergency responses. Key duties also involve managing ground-based activities, contractor supervision, and ensuring the airfield is free from hazards like debris or wildlife.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Airside Division Manager is responsible for the safety, security, and efficiency of airfield, including managing daily operations, handling emergencies, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. This position is responsible for managing airside functions to include airport operations and tenant area inspections, facilitate emergency exercises, and testing. This position ensures all operations adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, such as those from the FAA. This position responds to Federal Aviation Administration inquires and interacts with the FAA inspectors. Balances airfield requirements and customer service needs with internal and external partners. The Airside Division Manager is responsible for assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and recommending corrective actions as needed. This position reports to the Assistant Director of HOU Operations. "Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required."

The Division Manager job duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages, Trains develops, counsels and evaluates staff performance.
• Manage and maintain the Airport Certification Manual to include updating and ensuring compliance of the regulatory documents per 14 CFR Part 139 subpart C.
• Management of the team responsible for aircraft emergency response.
• Manage and maintain the Airport Emergency Plan to include updating and ensuring compliance of the regulatory documents per AC 150/5200-31.
• Assists in the design and implementation of special systems, plans and projects.
• Establishes policies, procedures, guidelines and project schedules.
• Researches, reviews and evaluates new data, reports, products and other information.
• Acts as liaison to other departments, government agencies and private sector.
• Reviews, evaluates, selects and implements hardware and software products.
• Assists departments and general public in obtaining and explaining technical and non-technical information.
• Drafts and reviews proposed contracts, correspondence, letters of agreements and
• Manages and negotiates.
• Prepares and presents reports and studies for management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires lifting and moving of moderately heavy items, such as barricades, traffic cones, and equipment (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and chemical substances such as aviation fuel and fluids and cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fairly fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within moderate tolerance demands.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Class C Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

**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.**



GENERAL INFORMATION

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 29

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 281-233-1858

If you need special services or accommodations, call 281-233-1858. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_ sJFoM .

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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