Airport Programs Manager- Radio Systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage the Department of Aviation’s Motorola Radio system supporting airport emergency management operations.

· Administer the lifecycle management of Department of Aviation-owned handheld radios, vehicle-installed radios, accessories, and related communications assets utilized by Department of Aviation business units and authorized users.

· Coordinate procurement support, inventory control, issuance, engraving, maintenance, replacement planning, warranty coordination, and disposition of Department of Aviation communications assets to ensure accountability, operational readiness, and compliance with established policies.

· Coordinate vendor services, maintenance contracts, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.

· Maintain operational readiness of the Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV), including inspections, testing, deployment, driving, maintenance coordination, and equipment accountability.

· Develop, maintain, and periodically review program policies, SOPs, inventories, testing schedules, maintenance records, and operational documentation.

· Coordinate communications support during emergency incidents, EOC activations, planned events, exercises, and special operations.

· Staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or deploy and operate the Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV), as directed or based on operational requirements, during emergency incidents, planned events, exercises, and prolonged operational disruptions affecting airport operations.

· Prepare reports, dashboards, performance metrics, and recommendations supporting program improvements and executive decision making.

· Provide end-user training on radio operations, communications procedures, and MCV deployment.

· Coordinate with Technology and Digital Experience, Operations, Public Safety partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure communications readiness.

· Participate in emergency management planning, training, exercises, and incident response activities.

· Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies, planned events, and operational needs, as required.

· May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of airport operations, emergency management principles, NIMS/ICS, and emergency response.

· Knowledge of communications asset management and public safety radio operations.

· Knowledge of FAR Part 139, 49 CFR Part 1542, airport emergency plans, and applicable regulations.

· Ability to coordinate vendors, maintenance providers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

· Ability to maintain inventories, lifecycle records, testing documentation, and program documentation.

· Ability to operate and deploy the Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle.

· Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and report-writing skills.

· Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

· Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Airport Operations, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field required.

· Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, airport operations, or a closely related field, including experience supporting radio communications programs, communications asset management, public safety radio systems, Mobile Command Vehicles, or similar emergency communications functions.

· Experience supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations or emergency incident response is required.

Licensures and Certifications 

· Valid Georgia driver's license required in accordance with City of Atlanta ordinances.

· Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a Georgia Class B CDL within six (6) months of employment.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Aviation Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge and all required airport security clearances.

· Required FEMA Independent Study courses: IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700.

· ICS-300 and ICS-400 certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Preferred Requirements 

Master's degree in a related field. Experience supporting airport radio communications programs, vendor management, communications asset lifecycle management, and Mobile Command Vehicle operations.

Preferred Certifications and Training

· FEMA IS-951: DHS Radio Interoperability

· All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML)

· All-Hazards Communications Technician (COMT)

Work Environment

Position routinely operates in office, airport operational, field, and Emergency Operations Center environments. Requires participation in emergency incidents, exercises, after-hours response, and extended operational periods when necessary

Lifting Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.