Program/Project Coordinator (Aviation Screening & Detection Specialist)

Broward County, Florida
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
May 19, 2026
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 Aviation's 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 Bachelor's 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 Driver's 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 driver's 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 team's 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 poundsof 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 County's 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. Copyright 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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 County's 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.