Director, Maintenance Services, Environmental & Safety

***All interested applicants must apply directly via our website via flynashville.com/careers***

Accepting Applications until filled

Starting Salary Range: $97,851- $133,131

Job Summary: The Director, Maintenance Services, Environmental and Safety is responsible for supervising the maintenance services, environmental and safety teams at BNA and JWN airports. This position will oversee, plan, direct and ensure coordinating functions for all airport services to include but not limited to service contracts (baggage handling, passenger boarding bridges, landscaping and grounds and custodial services. The environmental functions include the

treatment of deicing fluids, fuel spill, training airport staff and tenants on environmental compliance, produce environmental assessments or review/assist outside consultants with environmental assessments, etc. The safety function includes training for all staff, ensure OSHA and TOSHA compliance, safety committee, and FAA ADA program coordinator.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Oversees and directs more than $25 million of large commercial airport contracts.

Directs procurement activities including request for quotes (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) preparation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, scope of work definitions and ensures contract compliance.

Directs a 15-plus member team consisting of managers, contract coordinators, maintenance dispatchers and other staff to lead the maintenance services, environmental and safety functions.

Ensures organizational compliance with Tennessee, Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable environmental regulations.

Directs completion of environmental assessments or review of environmental assessments for capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects.

Provides leadership and works with staff to create a high performance, service-oriented work environment that supports the Nashville Airport Experience.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance and resolving problems.

Creates, interprets and enforces policies, regulations, and practices as required.

Develops, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital improvement budget to meet departmental goals.

Manages the direction, decision making, and around-the-clock response for a multi-functional maintenance team.

Ensures contractors and vendors complete timely work in accordance with contract requirements.

Supports all other departments in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulatory requirements.

Develops safety standards and an accident prevention program for all maintenance activities.

Develops and manages action plans for safety compliance; ensures that MNAA has safe working conditions, procedures, staff training and documentation, including current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to meet all OSHA and TOSHA requirements.

requirements, and the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system is current.

Ensures facilities comply with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and oversees complaint resolution.

Maintains regular on-time attendance.

Follows all safety regulations.

Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

Business and Management Principles: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.

Business Law: Knowledge of business law that governs business and commercial transactions, including local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Aviation Law: Knowledge of laws, concepts, rules, regulations, and practices in the aviation industry.

Environmental Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to airport operations

and environmental compliance.

OSHA Regulations: Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.

Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.

Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.

Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job.

Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.

Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.

Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.

Data Processing: Skill in interpreting, defining, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources.

Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.

Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.

Plan Interpretation: Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.

Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.

Required:

Bachelors degree in a related field

Over seven (7) years of supervision, contract oversight and management, or related experience.

Class D drivers license 

Ability to read, analyst, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

Preferred: 

Over 10 years of supervision, contract oversight and management, or related experience.

Accredited Airport Executive- American Association of Airport Executives

Certified Member- American Association of Airport Executives

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.