Safety Analyst II (Public Safety) - Aviation Department

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Public Safety and Security Division is seeking a Safety Analyst II. This position is responsible for performing advanced professional work in the development and implementation of a new and comprehensive Airport Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations as well as ensuring compliance with ordinances and regulations from the City and State.

Work areas may include, but are not limited to employee and stakeholder safety, accident prevention, loss control, risk management, accident investigation, safety training, equipment training, development of safety training materials and programs, procedure analysis, trend analysis, and equipment modification studies. The Safety Analyst II works with considerable independence under the general direction of an Aviation Supervisor III.

The Safety Analyst II will be responsible for:

• Responding to hazard reports.
• Conducting routine safety inspections.
• Developing and leading safety training.
• Performing job hazard analysis reports.
• Updating and maintaining a database of departmental industrial injuries.
• Coordinating environmental, health, and safety efforts with peers.
• Providing technical guidance to supervisors/managers on various safety issues.
• Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating workplace hazards within the department.
• Assisting in developing safety policies, procedures, training, and accident investigations.
• Collaborating with other departments, consultants, contractors, vendors, and third-party trainers and auditors.
• Training and certifying staff to use specific heavy equipment used during airport maintenance activities including, but not limited to, forklifts, bucket trucks, cranes, backhoes, and assorted vehicles and trailers used to haul equipment/materials to job sites.

Currently there is one vacancy in the Public Safety and Security Division of the Aviation Department at Sky Harbor Airport.

• Familiar with FAA SMS requirements.
• Familiar with FAA FAR Part 139 certification requirements.
• Familiar with NFPA 70e requirements.
• Familiar with DOT, OSHA, and FAA requirements.
• Ability to work in groups and independently on assigned programs, training, and projects.
• Ability to build positive, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the team and organization.

Pay Range: $66,185.60 - $107,806.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $66,185.60 - $88,691.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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• Two years of experience in accident prevention and loss control programs.
• Including at least one year of professional work experience with department-wide safety and employee occupational health, training, and motor vehicle safety programs.
• Bachelor's degree in aviation, risk management, safety management, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience which meets the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
  • This position requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air-pollution, and dust.
  • This position requires working more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• A minimum of 2 years of safety experience at a large commercial or military airport.
• Experience in safety program implementation and management.
• Experience in providing safety training in classroom and field settings.
• Experience in accident prevention and/or accident investigation.
• Experience in researching and drafting safety policies and procedures.
• Experience in facilitating safety programs and developing materials for safety training.
• Experience in the development, implementation, and management of an Airport Safety Management System.
• Experience with safety training and processes related to heavy equipment, fall protection, electrical safety, heat safety, and other safety topics.
• American Association of Airport Executives - Safety Management System designation or Certified Member, preferred.
• Professional safety certifications and/or training, highly desired.

Recruitment closes June 19, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Safety Analyst II, JC:05060, ID# 58230, 06/04/2025, USM, GO, Benefits: 007

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