Sustainability Airport Assistant Director

Sustainability Assistant Director

Internal title: Airport Assistant Director

Salary range: $100,000.00-$118,000.00

Posting expires: 10/30/2026

General Description and Classification Standards

The City of Atlanta Department of Aviation (DOA) is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Director to join our dynamic Sustainability team.

The successful candidate will provide sustainability engineering direction, inter-disciplinary coordination and leadership to the Planning and Development design staff in execution of DOA design projects; provide sustainability support to the Capital Improvement Program through design reviews and coordination on related projects; and explore innovative sustainability solutions for application at the Airport to help reach net zero and other sustainability goals.

This position reports to the Director of Sustainability and helps to oversee the operations of the team. This role is for an experienced professional who routinely exercises project leadership over complex projects, trains other professionals, or serves as a specialized subject matter expert in one or more specific areas.

Supervision Received

Works independently and only sees a supervisor occasionally for administrative supervision on assignments given in terms of broad general objectives, limits and organizational priorities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in overseeing the operations of the team
• Collaborating with stakeholders to incorporate sustainable design principles into new construction projects, including selecting environmentally friendly materials, optimizing energy systems, and implementing renewable energy sources.
• Coordinating with contractors, ATL staff and City of Atlanta Department of Procurement officials to prepare bidding documents
• Contributing to sustainability grant writing, management and implementation
• Contributing to the achievement and maintenance of LEED, Envision, ParkSmart and other green certifications for Airport projects
• Analyzing current operations to identify areas for improvement in sustainability performance including energy usage, water consumption, waste diversion, and emissions reduction
• Conducting research on best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements in sustainability
• Evaluating the benefits and impacts of sustainability initiatives
• Preparing sustainability reports, presenting findings to leadership, and communicating sustainability goals and initiatives to internal and external audiences.
• Contributing to publication of annual ESG report and maintenance of membership in the Airports Carbon Accreditation program
• Contributing to creation and implementation of sustainability plans and strategies for the airport
• Supporting waste management and recycling programs at the Airport
• Providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Decision Making

Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Position plans own work and project schedules and sequences.

Leadership Provided

None. May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

• Ability to conduct or understand energy audits
• Ability to understand construction drawings, specifications, and calculations
• Ability to handle required mathematical calculations using engineering and statistical calculations
• Ability to quickly come up to speed on new technologies
• Skilled in operating a basic computer and software
• Good organizational and management skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documentation in a concise, clear and effective manner
• Working knowledge of basic project management principles

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 5 years of progressively responsible sustainability design experience covering buildings, bridges or other structural forms. Candidates with less experience who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be considered

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer registration in Georgia
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and civil design software; knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Experience with implementation of energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, or other sustainability measures
• Familiarity with requirements for third party sustainability certifications such as LEED, Envision, and ParkSmart
• Working knowledge of contracting procedures
• Ability to handle conflicting project demands and set priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills
• Strategic problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Licensures and Certifications

• Valid State Issued Driver's License required.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.
• Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

t is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran's status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.