Director of Airport Operations & Emergency Management

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Airport Operations and Emergency Management is responsible for overseeing Airfield Operations, the Airport Operations Center, and Emergency Management. This role involves directing airside operations' day-to-day safety, security, and efficiency while establishing strategic direction for preparing, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from incidents or emergencies. The Director collaborates with various stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance the overall operational effectiveness of the airport.

Additionally, this position involves leadership responsibilities, including staff development, and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration within the organization.

Requires availability for emergency call-in

SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $ - $ Based on Experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations while enforcing the Authority's operational policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and operating directives.
• Monitors airport operations to deliver safe and efficient services to all airport users.
• Serves as a key member of the Airport's incident management team during emergency responses, providing leadership and making critical decisions to resolve public unrest and manage equipment mobilization.
• Develops and implements changes and enhancements to operational procedures to continuously improve airport operations.
• Recommends improvements or expansions to policies, procedures, and facilities that enhance safety, resilience, and the customer service experience for passengers and airlines.
• Manages the budgets and resources effectively to support airport operations and emergency management initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison and principal representative of the Authority to the FAA, State of Florida, FDLE, Hillsborough County, and City of Tampa officials, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Oversees all roles in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) before, during, and after events, facilitating timely and comprehensive situation updates and damage assessments during emergencies.
• Accountable for the well-being and support of their direct reports, providing individual training for their job responsibilities and offering mentorship.
• Evaluates the work performance of direct reports; engages in transparent performance check-ins and appraisals and takes necessary corrective action or disciplinary measures when required.
• Ensures that direct reports comply with authority standards regarding personal appearance, fostering a professional work environment.
• Oversees the maintenance and accountability of all direct reports' equipment, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and promoting operational efficiency.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

COMPETENCIES

• Organizational Focus: Applying a broad understanding of the industry, possibilities for the organization, and financial acumen; focusing on what the organization needs to do to succeed today and in the future; demonstrating and understanding longer-term trends when setting priorities; focusing on the sustainability of the organization.
• Cultural IQ: Fully understands and is able to apply our Cultural IQ philosophy. Consistently considers the cultural alignment of all decisions made;
  Intentionally seeks ways to reinforce our cultural beliefs through day-to-day operations;
  Contributes to achieving our key initiatives.
• Developing Organizational Talent: Thinking about the evolving needs of the organization and encouraging skill and individual development in light of this; fostering and promoting long-term learning to improve organizational and individual capability; focusing on developing skills and capabilities the organization will require in the future.
• Sound Judgement: The ability to make sound and…