The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.
Job Summary
The ACAA’s Vice President, Public Safety & Security, will oversee and provide strategic direction through the management and development of emergency preparedness, fire and security functions, including oversight of all public safety programs for the Allegheny County Airport Authority. The incumbent will act as a liaison with all law enforcement and mutual aid organizations to foster continuity of positive professional relationships, ensuring that the Authority is prepared for current and emerging conditions related to the industry and region to ensure the protection and safety of the traveling public and employees.
Here is how the Vice President, Public Safety & Security will help:
- Ensure all public safety, fire, security and emergency preparedness programs and projects align with organizational business goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement an organizational emergency preparedness program that results in a high-performing, service-oriented public safety operation for all airport stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements and airport rules and regulations.
- Oversee and direct training programs and emergency operations tabletop exercises and practical drills to effectively prepare the airport community on identification, response and operational continuity to respond quickly and effectively to irregular operations and emergencies.
- Continually assess and determine changes and/or updates in requirements for emergency operations facilities, equipment and supplies.
- Research new technologies availability and applicability to our business goals and objectives.
- Partner with various departments for the execution of emergency and disaster management plans with the county, airport staff, airlines, tenants, FAA, military installation and other federal and local law enforcement agencies and disaster relief organizations.
- Liaison with the County Police to collaborate and ensure sufficient law enforcement measures, commensurate with applicable steady state and emerging threat environments, at Authority-owned airports.
- Actively support and partner with Authority Department Leadership to cultivate proactive and trusting relationships.
- Provide support and development to staff through performance management, coaching, training, motivation, and discipline.
- Develop and manage the preparation, presentation and monthly expenses for department operating budgets and, where applicable, capital projects.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.
The successful candidate for the role of Vice President, Public Safety & Security will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:
- Communication - Articulates long-term vision in a compelling way that inspires the team; Actively engages in discussions with peers; Able to confront peers to challenge thinking respectfully
- Strategic Thinking - Analyzes financial, brand and employee impact of major project decisions prior to implementation; Able to identify industry trends and understands competitive landscape
- Team Leadership - Able to assess and deploy talent against project objectives; Focused on developing team talent; Leads through delegation and providing opportunity for team to excel; Takes decisive action with urgency
- Customer Centricity - Understands cross-functional roles to produce a positive customer experience; Makes decisions based on the best interest of all or most stakeholders
Qualifications
Requirements to apply for role of Vice President, Public Safety & Security are:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, law enforcement, emergency management or related field. Master&39;s degree preferred.
- 10 years related experience, 5 years managerial experience.
- Must be able to respond to airport emergencies 24 hours per day, seven days per week, unless prior coordinated agreement with the Chief Operations Officer
- Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.
We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and techniques of airport security, operations and management.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to airports and airport operations, especially security regulations as promulgated by the Department of Homeland Security.
- The principles, theories and methods of operational analysis applicable to evaluating provision of services and utilization of facilities at a medium hub international airport, and of current developments in the field of emergency preparedness and airport security.
- Travel 5 to 10.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
Caring For Our Crew
At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:
- We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
- ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
- When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
- ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
- ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
- Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
- All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
- Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
- Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
About Allegheny County Airport Authority
Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.
PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.
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