POSITION OVERVIEWApplications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTEDDivision/ Section: Director's Office/ORATWorkdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM* (Subject to change) DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The ORAT team is responsible for stakeholder engagement, people readiness, and facility activation. It serves as the voice of the end user, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the facility they will be using and maintaining. The team conducts thorough testing to ensure operational readiness of all systems. People readiness involves bringing internal and external stakeholders together, providing technical and operational training, and conducting trials and simulations. Stakeholder engagement and people readiness lead to facility activation, which includes training programs and trials. The team takes an approach for progressively de-risking the transition of new or upgraded facilities into a live and predictable operational state. The Houston Airport’s ORAT team exists to assure that the facilities meet the readiness standards and expectations of a five-star airport where the magic of flight is celebrated.
The purpose of the Senior Staff Analyst position is to support the Operational Readiness and Airport Transition (ORAT) team in the successful coordination of activation and opening of the new facilities at the Houston Airports. The ORAT Senior Staff Analyst will provide logistical support for the ORAT team and hundreds of stakeholders as we plan and transition into the new facilities. This position will be fast paced, very dynamic, and will be working with an extremely energetic team of professionals who are responsible for the successful design and function of major projects for the Houston Airports. "
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FEDERALLY MANDATED SECURITY CLEARANCE WHERE REQUIRED. " Essential job duties and responsibilities for the Sr. Staff Analyst duties include but are not limited to: - Assist in the coordination of Activation Working Groups across multiple projects by schedule resolution, providing project related materials, maintaining activation/project checklists, prepare project related correspondence, distribute technical materials, assist in the development of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Contingency Plans (CPs) for the custodial and maintenance teams developed from project design standards and catalog lessons learned.
- Participate in project meetings, working groups and workshops, contributing technical analysis and experience as it relates to operational readiness, activation, training, and function of the major projects.
- Provide direct communication with airline stakeholders, federal agencies, and airport tenants regarding ORAT workshops, trials, simulations, and other activities.
- Assist in the development of ORAT presentations and reports for leaders and stakeholders including: memo-routing, preparation of workshop materials, as well as various project schedules.
- Review current and future project documents and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure various projects are in alignment and do not conflict with other scheduled or future work.
- Review projects and maintenance activities from a holistic, airport system-wide approach to ensure efficiencies in the airport system.
- Coordinate and schedule familiarization, introduction, commissioning and testing (trials and simulations) of the major projects with airline stakeholders, federal agencies, and airport tenants regarding ORAT workshops, trials, simulations, familiarization, and other activities for the opening of new facilities.
- Be a liaison between project managers, planning, the project, and overall general project/airport situational awareness, among other responsibilities.
- Attend walkthroughs of construction areas to ensure compliance with HAS standards and work with contractors to bring deficient items up to standards. Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
WORKING CONDIDITIONS The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.
Graduate degrees related to the type of work being performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Five years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed or required.
Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None
PREFERENCESPreference will be given to applicants previous Aviation Industry experience. Previous experience with HRIS or workforce planning analytics. Previous experience developing workforce plan recommendations.
**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 - YESIf yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 28 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 (281-233-1837). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1837). (TTY 7-1-1)
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
• 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
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
