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Job Information

Job Description: This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When the Airport has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position.

Application Opening: October 8 2025
Application Deadline: Continuous
Recruitment ID: CCT‑9213‑A00024

Airfield Safety Officer – Responsibilities

• Inspects and evaluates airfield facilities, such as runways, taxiways, safety areas, paved & non‑paved surfaces, lighting, signage, markings, security‑related assets (i.e., fences/gates, navigational aids) and other aeronautical facilities for conformance with safety and security regulations.
• Closes and reopens airfield facilities, including runways, taxiways, ramps, aircraft gate positions, and security‑related assets (i.e., fences and gates) dependent upon safe and secure conditions.
• Monitors and directs the movement of vehicles, persons, and equipment on the airfield, and provides escort and safety/security support to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Notifies aeronautical users through various communication channels; monitors multiple radios to ensure safety and security of any changes in airfield conditions.
• Verifies compliance with assigned aircraft parking space to ensure maximum utilization of facilities.
• Enforces Airport regulations and issues citations for violations; enters and/or submits citations in database.
• Responds to security breaches, violations, and all emergencies; acts as first responder to all incidents or accidents on the airfield/ramp area, and, as required, administers first aid.
• Maintains emergency equipment and supplies to be used to respond to any Airport incidents or accidents; sets up and operates the Mobile Command Post.
• Investigates airfield incidents and accidents, and identifies potential contributing factors for airfield safety and security; recommends corrective action, including facility repairs/ upgrades, and/or new or improved procedures and policies.
• Identifies proper placement and storage of hazardous materials on the airfield; maintains and coordinates removal of ground handling equipment; participates in safety risk assessments; compiles hazard data into Safety Management System (SMS) reports.
• Prepares detailed informational and operational reports related to safety/security incidents, injuries, and accidents. Attends briefings for updates and shares information.
• Conducts wildlife surveys and performs wildlife management and eradication duties, including habitat control, harassment and depredation.
• Develops and administers training programs, standard operating procedures, and other related programs; presents to groups and provides operations related training to airline tenants, service companies or other aeronautical or non‑aeronautical users.
• Monitors and coordinates maintenance and construction work sites on the airfield to ensure safety and security; implements and adjusts maintenance and construction site closures based on operational conditions.
• Performs other duties associated with the 9213 classification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).
• Experience: Two (2) years of safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, or military base performing safety, security and inspection duties, of which six (6) months must include recent airfield operations experience.
• License and Certification: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver license prior to employment.
• Possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required safety and/or security operations experience only.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for the two (2) years of required safety and/or security operations experience only.
• Six (6) months of recent airfield operations experience is still required.
• Completion of a six (6) month program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco's Airside Operations Training Program may substitute for the required six (6) months of recent airfield operations experience.
• Expert‑level knowledge in aviation phraseology and public safety communications with ability to communicate via two‑way radio with FAA Air Traffic Control, Operations Dispatcher(s), and team members.
• Experience as a First Responder on an airfield including direct incident response.
• Knowledge of and experience with FEMA Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Aircraft Pilot's Certificate.
• Experience at commercial, domestic, regional or international airports.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and report writing.
• AAA Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations and/or ACE Security.
• One year of full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (based on a 40‑hour work week).

Desirable Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of CFR Part 139, Part 77, and FAA Advisory Circulars 150 series.
• Working knowledge of CFR Part 1542.
• Experience with NIMS and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Experience as an FAA instructor, instructor pilot or an instructor with the FAA or at a flight school.
• Knowledge of FAA aviation regulations and the operational requirements of a large international airport.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance and inspection of airport equipment and security systems.