Airport Emergency Planning Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to emergency response/business continuity or planning.

Licenses or Certifications:

Class C Texas Driver’s License
Notes to Applicants

Position Overview:
This position is responsible for developing response procedures to ensure the effective mobilization of protective, safety, and relief services for Austin Bergstrom International Airport ( AUS ).
Oversees, coordinates and exercises emergency plans as required.
Represents AUS on all emergency response and business continuity preparedness drills. Establishes and maintains mutual assistance agreements with other organizations and designs and deploys Incident Command System ( ICS ) training for appropriate staff.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT : This position requires a Texas Class C driver license or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

ASSESSMENT
A skills assessment will be required for this position.

ON CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may require on-call or call-back responsibilities

SHIFT INCENTIVE Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL T his position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.

APPLICATION INFORMATION · A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.· Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.· The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).· Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.· Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.· The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME
Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hours / days may change depending on departmental needs.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 02/17/2025 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ICS structures and business continuity principles and concepts in a real world emergency.
• Ability to design, train, and conduct full scale exercises.
• Ability to conduct basic and advanced ICS / NIMS training.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Oversees, coordinates, and exercises emergency plans as required by the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) FAR Part 139 and the Transportations Security Administration ( TSA ). Oversees, maintains, and exercises the Airport Emergency Plan ( AEP ), Irregular Operations Plans ( IRROPS ), Airport Evacuation Plans, Interagency Aircraft Accident Response Plan, Airport Continuity of Operations Plan ( COOP ), Disaster Recovery Plan ( DRP ), and other plans as required by regulation or by the Director. Coordinates emergency planning activities, including training and emergency preparedness drills. Represents the Airport on all emergency response and business continuity preparedness drills. Establishes and maintains Mutual Assistance Agreements with other organizations. Designs and deploys Incident Command System training for appropriate staff. Serves as an advisor to the Incident Commander during emergency response situations. Leads the Airport business continuity planning. Coordinates with airport sections and local emergency personnel to plan and design airport emergency and business continuity response and plans. Serves as liaison with Federal, State, and Local agencies, airlines, tenants, and mutual-aid partners to coordinate continuity and restoration plans, activities, and services. Develops, writes, and publishes operating manuals, technical reports, training materials, and operational support documents for internal applications and/or dissemination to other organizations; and maintains business continuity planning tools and database. Develops mitigation strategies and creates scenarios to re-establish operations in the event of business interruptions. Reviews and evaluates business impact and risk assessment to recommend methods and procedures.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System regarding emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of the development and coordination of emergency planning, techniques for evaluating emergency response procedures, business continuity standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances emergency response.
• Knowledge and understanding of airport operations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in negotiating common practices between airport stakeholders and other emergency agencies.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings to include presentations.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to emergency response/business continuity or planning. Do you meet this minimum qualification?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience using ICS structure and business continuity principles and concepts in a real world emergency.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your ability to design, train and conduct full scale exercises.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your ability to conduct basic and advanced ICS/NIMS training.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Class C Texas Driver’s License. Do you have a Class C Texas Driver’s License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Class C Texas Driver’s License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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