The starting salary range for the position is $88,955 - $121,028. An exceptional candidate may be eligible to receive a starting salary slightly above the range with approvals. In addition to the base salary, the incumbent is eligible for potential discretionary bonus, based on personal and organizational performance. MNAA provides a very attractive and robust benefit package.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) seeks a Director Emergency Management who will be responsible for the management and administration of the Nashville International Airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Joint Information Center (JIC), and Airport Communications Centers (ACC). The Director ensures the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) is current and that users and stakeholders are knowledgeable and well-versed in the execution of emergency plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Also leads the Airport Communications Center and is responsible for the Airport’s emergency preparedness program, developing, planning and coordinating operations in support of the program. Will have a 4-year degree in emergency management, criminal justice, business administration, public administration or a related field. Must have at least 4-7 years’ experience in emergency management at the supervisory level, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services and/or emergency communication centers.
The Director Emergency Management will have a 4-year degree in emergency management, criminal justice, business administration, public administration or a related field. Must have at least 4-7 years’ experience in emergency management at the supervisory level, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services and/or emergency communication centers. The Ideal Candidate will also have emergency management experience at a medium hub airport. Law enforcement and/or military operations center experience is also desired. Will possess or have the ability to obtain a State of Tennessee Class D driver’s license. The Ideal Candidate must also be certified in NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 or have the ability to obtain the certifications within 12 months of employment. The Ideal Candidate will have strong skills in leading, providing direction and offering opinions. Will be a strong communicator with sound writing skills with the ability to write and deliver speeches, write articles for publication and present information to top management, public groups, and governing bodies. Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, existing and potential business partners, government leaders and staff.
About Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA)
The MNAA is a quasi-governmental entity, an independent Authority, with two principal functions. The first is planning, construction, operation, and management of Nashville International (BNA) and John C. Tune (JWN) Airports. The second is to assure promotion and development of commerce and industry though air transportation. MNAA owns and operates its facilities without the benefit of local property tax dollars.
Until the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, BNA was
one of the fastest growing airports in North America with
nearly 18.3 million passengers in 2019 and in 2021 they
have seen a rebound in passenger traffic and for the last
several months have exceeded 2019 month over month
passenger numbers.
