Safety Management System Program Manager

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As the Safety Management System Program Manager, you will develop, implement, and coordinate the airport’s Safety Management System (SMS) Plan with all Airports Authority departments and tenants. Manage the SMS program in compliance with FAA Part 139 requirements and provide safety training and guidance to employees and tenants. Your work will contribute directly to ensuring the safe operations of facilities and the safety and well-being of personnel and customers. Safety Management System Program Manager Serves in the Airport Operations Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Directly and through collaboration with Authority staff and contractors, formulates, establishes, enforces, and administers the airport’s SMS Plan. Provides safety management system policy and technical guidance to Airports Authority managers and employees and tenants. Performs related functions.

Requirements

Six years of progressively responsible experience in safety, risk management and a bachelor’s degree in any field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of workplace safety problems, airport airside hazards and risks, and ability to identify and minimize issues by conducting safety inspections of facilities and construction sites; manage implementation of safety measures; and advise management and staff on best safety practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare and present written reports.
Knowledge of and ability to apply FAA Part 139 requirements to develop safety program policies and procedures, identify training needs, conduct training and inspections, and provide advice and guidance concerning safety requirements.
Knowledge of and ability to apply legal precedent decisions applicable to aviation, airport, and industrial workplace environments and investigative requirements concerning torts and personal property claims to develop and recommend safety and loss control directives, conduct safety inspections and accident investigations, and provide guidance to managers and employees on safety issues.
Knowledge of industrial, environmental, engineering, and construction safety and phasing programs, and the practical application of occupational safety controls and ability to use them to review construction plans and consult with engineers and other technical personnel concerning safety issues.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.
Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.
Skill in written and oral communication.
Ability to use computer hardware and modern office suite software, including spreadsheets, databases, and risk management software.
Knowledge of basic statistics and ability to consolidate data, review trends and perform simple analyses.
A state driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) or equivalent certification.
Experience in risk management for operations of a commercial airport or similar environment.
A bachelor’s degree in risk management, Aviation Management, Occupational Safety and Health Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates details of the Airport SMS with all Airports Authority departments and tenants.
Maintains compliance with current edition of 14 CFR Part 139 and requirements outlined in FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5200-37.
Conducts research and performs analysis of hazards and associated risks; develops policies and procedures and implements processes in support of the airport’s SMS.
Develops recommendations based upon data collected and findings; including experience, trends, and statistics of similar facilities; coordinates audits of the system to assess and ensure its effectiveness; and reviews and updates the SMS elements and processes regularly.
Facilitates and conducts Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) of airport construction projects, special events, and proposes operational policy and procedure improvements.
Implements and manages a safety risk reporting system to gather information from a wide variety of sources including accident and incident reports, safety violation reports, and public and employee safety issue observation reports, Part 139 deviations.
When necessary, develops accident/incident investigation reports to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinates safety promotion initiatives, including management of the SMS training program for employees and tenants, as well as ensuring safety communication through a comprehensive program to raise safety awareness in the airport community.
Tracks the implementation of safety recommendations and authorized actions following safety inspections, assessments, accidents or other means of hazard or risk identification; ensures corrective actions are timely enacted and deficiencies are mitigated or eliminated.
Prepares regular activity reports on the status of the Safety Management System; documents the outcome of accident investigations and safety inspections; presents results of safety assessments and investigations, recaps the safety training provided; and provides recommendations to improve airport safety.
Participates in safety meetings in support of the airport’s management.
Develops, justifies, and administers the budget for the SMS program.
Performs other duties as assigned.