SMS Manager

Title: 540 - SMS Manager

Organization: Aiport: Security

Department: Airport Security

Location: Airport

Rate of Pay: 57,372.12

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Assistant Airport Director, this position is responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in both movement and non-movement areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 139. The role includes monitoring hazard reporting systems, updating safety manuals and local rules, and leading safety meetings and training initiatives to foster a culture of safety. The SMS Manager organizes safety promotion events, facilitates risk management assessments, and investigates the root causes of incidents and accidents to improve operational safety. Additionally, the SMS Manager oversees the performance of the Safety Management System (SMS) program, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with airport operations, maintenance, and security teams. The SMS manager will be required to support Airport Operations in times of no shift coverage.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Self-Leadership
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Self-Awareness
• Flexible
• Critical Thinking
• Trust
• Responsible
• Ethical
• Problem-solving
• Relationship building

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Develop an airport safety policy with the strategy and vision of the Airport Director and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
• Responsible for the Safety Management System program design and administration to include gap analysis, annual program reviews, implementation of new and/or plan changes, and, on-going monitoring of compliance to ensure established policies and procedures are met.
• Collaborates with other Airport Divisions for the completion of risk analysis of maintenance and construction projects and provide input for department safety program manuals.
• Assists in the compliance of FAA Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542. This includes Airfield and terminal inspections.
• Develop a Quality Assurance and Quality Control program and align assurance programs with FAA Part 139 operations and pertinent Advisory Circulars.
• Investigates causes of airside, landside, and terminal incidents involving aircraft, vehicles, airport users, contractors, and employees, and coordinates risk analysis. Makes recommendations to mitigate hazard risks consistent with best practices, codes and regulations.
• Serves as a point of contact for all airport user safety incidents when an employee, passenger, or other is injured.
• Respond to and prepare timely and comprehensive investigations of accidents and safety incidents. Prepare factual reports to appropriate divisions/personnel summarizing the circumstances and root cause of the accident or incident and follow-up with the recommended corrective and preventative actions.
• Performs regulatory compliance-related activities and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, or associate’s degree plus four years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver License.

Independence & Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort involving walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.