Program/Project Coordinator (Aviation Screening & Detection Specialist)

Broward County Government

Fort Lauderdale, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,837.95–$97,098.92 Per Year
SKILLS
Airport Security, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Background Investigation, Benchmarking, Business Operations, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emergency Services, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Explosive Ordnance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Firefighting, Government Administrative Support, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Keyboards, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Active Server Page (ASP), Military, Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Provider Contracting, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Radiography, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Compliance, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
20 days ago

Program/Project Coordinator (Aviation Screening & Detection Specialist)

Salary

$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually

Location

Terminal 2, 100 Terminal Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1414455

Department

Avi Air Ops Security Admin

Opening Date

05/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification

International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator (Aviation Screening & Detection Specialist) at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The Program/Project Coordinator ("PPC") at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) - Administrative Section coordinates and manages all aspects of the Aviations Security Division Screening & Detection program and project(s). Additionally, this position plans, develops, authorizes, purchases equipment, implements, supervises and evaluates activities and services; prepares reports, analyzes and interprets data for the screening & detection program.

General Description

Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)

AAAE Airport Certified Member (CM)

1+ years Statement of Work/Specifications writing experience

1+ years in procurement experience via major Enterprise Resource Planning platform

1+ years experience working within Code of Federal Regulations.

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.

The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.

Must possess a valid Florida drivers license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

  • Procurement and maintenance of screening equipment including but not limited to Walk-thru Weapons Detection, Stationary and Portable X-ray Machines, Explosive Trace Detection and their related ancillary equipment.
  • Continuous 24/7/365 operability of equipment including non-radioactive ion parts, and related sensitive electronic and/or proprietary equipment, as applicable.
  • Ensuring Walk-thru Weapons Detection systems deliver real-time and precise security screening capabilities.
  • Monitor KPIs such as: Screening effectiveness, deployment Incident response and reporting quality.
  • Ensuring X-ray systems can detect prohibited items, with the highest degree of detection, while maintaining compliance with 49 C. F. R 1542 and the Airport Security Program (ASP) requirements.
  • Ensuring Explosive Trace Detection equipment consistently detect and identify a wide range of military, commercial and homemade explosive threats.
  • Lead the establishment and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the utilization, troubleshooting, of all Walk-thru Weapons Detection, Stationary and Portable X-ray Machines, Explosive Trace Detection.
  • Partner with Security division's Director, TSA, and BSO in creating resolution tree mitigation models for non-compliance such as breaches of rules, and alarm resolution incidences.
  • Act as liaison between divisional and agency senior leadership, Fire Rescue, Subject matter experts, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and local and state Law Enforcement representatives, and contracted service provider.
  • Deploy all screening equipment campus-wide in accordance with TSA mandated Airport Security Program (ASP).
  • Work closely with divisional construction Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure facilities can accommodate current and future all aviation screening & detection equipment.
  • Training staff operating Walk-thru Weapons Detection, Stationary and Portable X-ray Machines, Explosive Trace Detection and their related ancillary equipment.
  • Closely work with the contract team in Scope of Work generation activities, and performs related work as assigned.
  • Performs other duties assigned.

Competencies

  • Decision Quality:

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others involvement.

  • Plans and Aligns:

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own teams work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

  • Optimizes Work Processes:

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

  • Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

  • Situational Adaptability:

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed in project or program management?

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Associates degree
  • Bachelors degree
  • Masters degree
  • Doctorate degree
  • No Degree

02

How many years of experience do you possess working and/or managing Screening & Detection or closely related experience?

  • Less than two years
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years
  • Six or more

03

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Are you able to work nights, holidays and weekends?

  • Yes
  • No

05

In your current or previous roles, what type of audits did you conduct to ensure that equipment under your program were up to code? Were any of these audits mandated by regulatory requirements?

06

What is your communication style or approach? Give me an example of a time you had to deliver a message with diplomacy?

07

Describe what "attention to detail" means in a security role.

08

What is your experience with deploying any screening equipment campus-wide in accordance with mandated Security Program rules?

09

What methods or systems have you used to track project progress and ensure regulatory and security compliance?

10

What are some ways you stay organized and focused on deadlines in your everyday task, when unexpected situations arise?

11

How do you maintain concentration during highly repetitive work?

Required Question

Employer Broward County

Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800

Phone (954) 831-4000

Website http://www.broward.org/careers

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