Temporary - Program Manager II (Construction Safety)

Job Description:

Temporary - Program Manager II (Construction Safety)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Occupational Health and Safety Temporary Program Manager II (Construction Safety) will be responsible for assisting in managing safety in commercial construction zones, hence the parenthesis on the major areas of focus for the this role, in order to oversee safety construction sites inspections and industry standards and OSHA requirements.

Provides oversight for AUS employees, contractors, and vendors performing work on-site.
Ensures a safe and efficiently operated airport for our employees, construction projects, tenants, and the travelling public at AUS by focusing on the reduction of work-related and airport accidents through continuous monitoring of the environment.
This position also ensures compliance with the applicable safety and health rules, procedures, regulations and practices of the aviation department, city, state and federal agencies to include OSHA and ANSI .
Conducts accident and incident investigations to determine root causes.
Develop and implement complex safety programs to include inspecting and reviewing areas of the airport, equipment, processes and work activities; coordinate and conduct safety inspections, construction site visits, investigations, and occupational safety activities with Aviation divisions. Advise and make recommendations for workplace and airport safety hazards.
Implement safety standards to conform to industry standards and federal, state, and local requirements.
Collaborate with airport stakeholders such as tenants, federal agencies and airlines.

Communicate safety related information such as best practices and trends to management and department employees.
Monitor activities of building contractors.

Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies and procedures.

Physical requirements:

Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders.

ASSESSMENT :

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a State of Texas Class “C” Drivers 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.

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.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :

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 employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL :

This position is categorized as an 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.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :

Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

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

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES :

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71

Hours
Core Hours:
Hours will vary due to 24/7 operation and business needs.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 01/02/2025 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
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Risk Assessment & Identifying Hazards.
• Experience in managing safety in commercial construction zones.
• Experience with MS Suite.
• Experience managing safety for large, complex construction projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and Safety submittal requirements.

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.
Develops and implements full-scale programs that may have multiple internal and external stakeholders. Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies. Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information. Assists in the development, management, and submittal of proposed budget forecast planning. Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs. Interacts with internal and external customers. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments. Attends meetings and conducts presentations Board and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.

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 principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedure.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Program Manager II position are: Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with Risk Assessment & Identifying Hazards.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in managing safety in commercial construction zones.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with MS Suite.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your safety experience managing safety for large, complex construction projects (include the number of years performed).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and Safety submittal requirements (include the number of years performed).
(Open Ended Question)
* The work hours for this position will vary depending on business needs, extending beyond the end of the regularly scheduled work shift, including weekends. This position is also considered essential to maintain critical operations and employees in this position will be required to report to work even in the event of bad weather, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstances that necessitate an emergency of Airport operations. Are you able to meet these schedule requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) DRE points within the last 36 months preceding the date of application or during the hiring process. Do you meet this minimum qualification?

• 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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