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RESPONSIBILITIES

Aviation Operations And Senior Safety Advisor serves as an advisor to the Director, Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC).  Works closely with the Senior Advisor for Aviation, Airfield, and Cargo Operations in identifying short- and long-range operational requirements in support of US Mission Iraq (USMI) air operations, aviation medical support operations, aviation safety and security, and transport of USMI personnel and cargo.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provide expert advice and guidance to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of BDSC aviation support operations. Briefs and advises senior Embassy and Airfield management on a regular basis on operational developments, trends and issues of significant interest. Provides expert advice and counseling as to providing practical solutions to a broad range of critical and complex operational issues affecting the ability of BDSC to efficiently fulfill its roles and responsibilities in support of USMI. Advises in the areas of memoranda of agreement/understanding and other agreements related to co-location of USG and non-USG entities and related cost sharing for joint use of the facilities. Liaise with and support the presence of several USG agencies, non-USG agencies, non-US organizations and those agencies’ direct hire employees and contractor staff. Assesses the operational strengths and weaknesses of the Aviation Support Hub and advises appropriate DOS personnel in effectively addressing operational issues, new program opportunities, changing requirements and in developing methods to effectively manage the dynamic nature of the logistical, aviation, medical, housing and other missions. At the direction of senior management staff, conducts numerous complex and high priority special assignments, involving research and fact finding to support the development of support plans for activities of critical importance to the effective accomplishment of the Support Hub’s mission. Provides the Senior Advisor for Aviation, Airfield, and Cargo Operations with timely and relevant data for decision-making on critical, complex and sensitive operational issues. Coordinates and facilitates communications on planning and operations matters between the BDSC and other offices of the USMI, host government, USG agencies, regional representatives, representatives of donor nations, U.S. military, NATO Mission Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve, to include coalition forces, and non-governmental agencies. Provides counsel as necessary to ensure that required actions are understood and carried out in accordance with the decisions and directions of senior leadership, advises leadership of any necessary following-up on decisions to ensure the completion of required actions in a timely manner. Advises on the preparation of reports, papers and other documents for senior leadership, ensuring they are well-written, fully coordinated with other affected organizations, timely, and complete, including preparation of sensitive products for Chief of Mission level consideration. Consults with BDSC section leads and other managers on a regular basis to discuss operational issues and to provide expert guidance in optimizing operational effectiveness.