Airport Programs Manager- Emergency Management

Salary range: $58,977-$81,600

Posting expires: October 15, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards

Responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of emergency response plans. Coordinates with other airport stakeholders, other airport business units, and community partners to ensure a whole community approach to planning and exercise development. Develops, organizes, and/or facilitates classroom training and disaster preparedness exercises for the Department of Aviation; evaluates personnel proficiency in disaster preparedness and emergency management-related functions, and makes recommendations for process improvement. Prepares daily data analysis reports to ensure Senior Leadership has the quantitative data needed to support decision-making and give an overall daily operational picture of Airport Operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience –Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or related field required with five (5) years of relevant experience

Emergency response experience within an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment is required.

The following classes are required: IS100, IS200, and IS700.

Must obtain ICS300 and ICS400 certification within 18 months.

Preferred Requirements – Master’s degree in a related field and five (5) years of relevant experience preferred.

Work Environment:

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

It 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.