Airport Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator

Airport Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator

Salary

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

3001 - Port Control

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

11044-HR

Department

3001 - Port Control

Division

300100 - Div-PC Administration

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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Description

Airport Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator

Examples of Duties

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or programs operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Drivers License required.

Supplemental Information

Additional Requirements:

• NIMS and ICS certifications for General Employee tier and any assigned working groups must be completed within six months of employment and complete additional or refresher trainings as required.

• Must have a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters non-discrimination.

• Able to work on multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Must be detail oriented, have the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.

• Analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and be data driven.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Computer proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be able to work outdoors as well as indoors and be exposed to various pollutants and weather conditions.

• Must successfully complete all applicable regulatory airfield Ground Vehicle Operator training/assessments, within probationary period, and maintain corresponding airfield driving privileges throughout employment.

• Successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 10-year fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check and Security Threat Assessment.

• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or other closely related field from a four-year accredited college or university.

• Professional certifications in the field of responsibility.

• Two to five years of full-time experience working in an airport environment.

• Experience working with projects that are subject to a governmental public procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the general supervision, assists in the administration of projects related to environmental impact analysis, environmental planning and sustainability for the Cleveland Airport System.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs, and when needed, recommend changes to close strategic gaps.

• Foster and coordinate new ideas and concepts for sustainability programming; identify materials and resources to supplement or expand existing sustainability programming and initiatives.

• Research, create and develop short- and long-term sustainability strategies for the Cleveland Airport System.

• Review and advise on project scopes, plans, specifications, requirements, contracts, etc. to assure they align with the organization's sustainability strategies and goals.

• Prepare grant applications and other grant work related to sustainability projects and programs.

• Provide status and progress reports to project team, and management.

• Communicates regularly with various sections, tenants, contractors for sustainability management and coordinates activities and inspections.

• Identify compliance risks and noncompliance incidents and provide regulatory summaries and recommendations to executive staff.

• Monitors the quality of work performed by consultants and contractors and ensures work is complete according to task orders and within the budgetary and time restrictions of the contract.

• Track sustainability data and strategize financial efficiency.

• Assists with the development of the section budget. Assists in the procurement process and verification of contractor invoices and payments.

• Performs other related duties as required.

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The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

Employer City of Cleveland

Address 601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone 216-664-2493