Safety Specialist

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-28 THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Safety Management Specialist IV - $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I) Safety Management Specialist V - $6,221 to $7,568 per month (SR-24, Step D to I) About the Position Safety Management Specialist (SMS) IV position plans, organizes and executes safety and certification programs for airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting; implements SMS to assess safety management components, such as safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion; collects and analyzes data, providing system evaluation; takes corrective action as needed; may perform internal evaluations; performs other related duties as required. Safety Management Specialist (SMS) V position plans, coordinates and implements safety and certification programs for airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting; supervises and directs staff specialists in the evaluation of airport certification and safety programs; provides technical and staff support in evaluating airport facilities and operations in the areas of airport certification requirements as contained in FAA regulations and Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) law and other applicable Federal and local laws relative to safety; mitigates wildlife hazards and conducts inspections, evaluations and studies of airport facilities and operations to identify and correct deficiencies; performs other related duties as required. Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified. To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements: Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree. Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible (1) professional work experience in a safety or risk management program with responsibility for developing policies and procedures; (2) conducting inspections and evaluations of facilities and operations for compliance; (3) recommending and implementing corrective actions; and (4) developing training curriculum and conducting training of personnel. Such work experience may have been performed in a line, staff or management capacity, and must have demonstrated strong technical knowledge of FAA directives, laws, rules and regulations relating to airport certification and safety. SMS Level IV: Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively professional work experience as noted above. SMS Level V: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively professional work experience as noted above. Supervisory Experience: Supervisory work experience which included: (1) planning, organizing, scheduling and directing the work of others; (2) assigning and reviewing their work; (3) advising them on difficult work problems; (4) training and developing subordinates; and (5) evaluating their work performance. Supervisory Aptitude: For some positions in the classes, applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspect of supervision, by serving as a group or team leader, in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exits; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. SMS Level IV (Supervisory Aptitude): Must demonstrate supervisory aptitude as noted above. SMS Level V (Supervisory Experience): One (1) year of supervisory experience as noted above. Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. Security Identification Area (SIDA) Clearance - Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, person who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity", of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Electronic Notification to Applicants The Department of Transportation (DOT) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. Testing Information The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid. #J-18808-Ljbffr