Safety Analyst II - Aviation Department

About This Position

In 2025, more than 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), making it one of the busiest airports in the United States and a key hub in the nation's fifth-largest city. PHX is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System, which also includes Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department (AVN). Together, these airports generate an annual economic impact of over $44 billion.

The Public Safety & Security Division (PS&S) is hiring a Safety Analyst II to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Airport Safety Management System (SMS) that meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. This role also ensures compliance with all applicable City and State ordinances and regulations. Work areas may include, but are not limited to employee and stakeholder safety, accident prevention, loss control, risk management, accident investigation, safety training, equipment training, development of safety training materials and programs, procedure analysis, trend analysis, and equipment modification studies. The Safety Analyst II works with considerable independence under the general direction of an Aviation Supervisor III.

The Safety Analyst II Will Be Responsible For

• Responding to hazard reports.
• Conducting routine safety inspections.
• Developing and leading safety training.
• Performing job hazard analysis reports.
• Updating and maintaining a database of departmental industrial injuries.
• Coordinating environmental, health, and safety efforts with peers.
• Providing technical guidance to supervisors/managers on various safety issues.
• Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating workplace hazards within the department.
• Assisting in developing safety policies, procedures, training, and accident investigations.
• Collaborating with other departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, and third-party trainers and auditors.
• Training and certifying staff to use specific heavy equipment used during airport maintenance activities including, but not limited to, forklifts, bucket trucks, cranes, backhoes, and assorted vehicles and trailers used to haul equipment/materials to job sites.
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Familiar with NFPA 70e requirements.
• Familiar with FAA SMS requirements.
• Familiar with DOT, OSHA, and FAA requirements.
• Familiar with FAA FAR Part 139 certification requirements.
• Ability to work in groups and independently on assigned programs, training, and projects.
• Ability to build positive, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the team and organization.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $78,166.40 to $109,969.60 annually.

Hiring Range: $78,166.40 to $90,459.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in accident prevention and loss control programs.
• Including at least one year of professional work experience with department-wide safety and employee occupational health, training, and motor vehicle safety programs.
• Bachelor's degree in risk management, safety management, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience which meets the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
• This position may work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air-pollution, and dust.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• A minimum of two years of safety experience at a large commercial or military airport.
• Experience in program implementation and management.
• Experience in providing training in classroom and field settings.
• Experience in researching and drafting safety policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and providing safety training.
• Experience with safety training and processes related to heavy equipment, fall protection, heat safety, and other safety topics.
• Professional safety certifications and/or training.
• American Association of Airport Executives - Safety Management System designation or certified member.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 10, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Safety Analyst II, JC:05060, ID# 62376, 07/28/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:007

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