Assistant Manager, Airport Operations Certification - Port of Seattle

**Some of what you'll be doing:** As an Assistant Manager, Airport Operations Certification, you will supervise the Airport Operations Specialist team and assist in the management of the FAR regulated Part 139 Airport Certification Program at SEA. + You will supervise the Airfield Operations Specialists (AOS) and oversight of Airport Duty Managers (ADM) as it relates to the airport's certification, including daily performance of required practices by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the airfield and support with federal security requirements of the airfield and terminal. + You will be responsible for addressing stakeholder complaints regarding airfield operations and resolve grievances and personnel disputes as they arise. + You will serve as a subject matter expert in the FAR Part 139 Program and assist with maintaining the program for compliance-related issues. + You will assist the Airport Certification Manager with the design and implementation of training for all front-line employees, including onboarding/new hire training and recurrent training. + You will assist in change management and develop curriculum, ensuring seamless transition from project completion to day-to-day integration. + You will support and coordinate special airfield-based programs and annual stakeholder meetings related to airport emergencies/continuity of operations and regulatory compliance including Winter Operations, Pre-Construction Coordination, Construction Inspection and Compliance, and Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS). + You will schedule call-in personnel needed to support the airfield for the opening and closure of airfield facilities, runways, and taxiways. + You will investigate airfield accidents/incidents and provide follow up to inquiries from stakeholders and the FAA. + You will recommend policy and procedure changes to guidance and auditing regulatory requirements. **Who you are:** + **Experienced** - You have two (2) years of operations or maintenance experience at commercial service airports and two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process. + **Desired** - We hope you have a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, or have any of the following certifications/licenses: AAAE Certified Member, AAAE ACE Operations, or FAA Private Pilot License. + **Committed to Equity** - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. + **Leader** - You have the ability to engage and lead a diverse team of high-performing individuals within a union framework. You can juggle multiple priorities and set schedules for others that meet operational needs and support continuity of operations. + **Strategic Thinker** - You understand the broad impacts of regulations, standard operating guidelines/procedures (SOGs/SOPs), quick reference guides (QRGs), letters of agreements (LOAs), memorandum of understanding (MOUs), events, and construction activities at airports. + **Excellent Communicator** - You have excellent oral and written communications skills. You can effectively communicate complicated and regulatory information to a wide variety of audiences at varying levels of technical expertise. + **Interpersonal** - You leverage interpersonal skills and technical knowledge to bring people and ideas together to perform effectively. You establish long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. **What else you need to know:** + **Driver's License** - You will need a valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites. + **Work Schedule** - This position will normally work 5 days a week, but will support the 24/7 operation and must be available to work unconventional work weeks to include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and any day of the week (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You will be required to work during emergencies and winter operations. + **Work Environment** - You will primarily work in an office environment and outdoors on foot and driving a vehicle in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights and/or in confined spaces. + **Washington State Residency Requirement** - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. + **Safety Requirements** - You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. + **Security Requirements** - As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire. **Why you'll love it here:** **The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattle's website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the "** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** **" or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.** + **Healthcare** - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family. + **Paid Vacation** - Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate. + **Paid Sick Leave** - At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. + **Holidays** - More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work. + **Pension/Retirement Plans** - A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port. + **Getting to Work** - From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. + **Parental Leave** - Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family. + **Development** - From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture. + **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees - regardless of race, gender, and other identities - succeed and reach their fullest potential. + **Work-Life Balance** - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. + **Mission Driven** - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. **Why the Port of Seattle:** Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors - throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership - the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity . **Location:** Seattle Tacoma International Airport **Organization:** Airfield Operations **Employee Status:** Regular **Schedule:** Full-time **Posting Expires:** Nov 25, 2024, 1:59:00 AM **Minimum Salary:** 110,234.00 **Midpoint Salary:** 149,140.00 **Req ID:** 003013 The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.