Sustainability Outreach Program Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION More than 50 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2025, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact of $44 billion annually. Integrating sustainability and resiliency into the airports' business practices is key to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize the environmental footprint. The Sustainability Team is critical to the continued success of the Aviation Department and its long-standing commitment to sustainability and livability for the Phoenix metro area, through ensuring the movement of people and goods is efficient, uses fewer natural resources, supports the local community, and helps Aviation maintain its status as a leader in airport sustainability. To that end, the Aviation Department is actively pursuing several sustainability goals including 100% Carbon-free Energy by 2030, Net Zero Carbon by 2040, Zero Waste by 2050, and 2% Water Reduction annually. The Aviation Department is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Sustainability Outreach Program Manager. The successful candidate will be an outgoing leader with experience working with diverse stakeholders to achieve results and a passion for sustainability. The position manages the Business Practices and Community areas of the Aviation Department's Sustainability and Resiliency Management Plan. This role is responsible for integrating sustainability into the Aviation Department's administration, operations, design and construction and other business practices, and developing and expanding programs, procedures, and processes that support positive sustainability outcomes. This position reports to the Sustainability Superintendent and may supervise professional staff. The successful candidate will provide the organization, planning and implementation support necessary to achieve ambitious sustainability goals and objectives in support of the Aviation Department's strategic plan. Responsibilities include: Working with the Aviation Sustainability Team to develop and deliver training and engagements that increase employees and stakeholders' understanding of sustainability and their participation in the airports' sustainability program. Building and maintaining positive relationships with airport stakeholders, other city departments, consultants, contractors, utilities, and other outside agencies to implement energy efficiency / conservation / renewable energy measures. Overseeing and expanding the award-winning Green Business Partner Program, which focuses on working with airport tenants to implement sustainable practices and provides recognition for their sustainability programs. Maintaining and executing the sustainability outreach plan conveying sustainability information to a variety of audiences in multiple formats and methods. Collaborating with a variety of internal stakeholders to embed sustainable business practices into processes and policies. Acting as the liaison for the department's scoping, design, and construction of projects ensuring sustainable guidelines are promoted and followed. IDEAL CANDIDATE An outgoing and proficient communicator. Ability to work with a variety of people to achieve results. SALARY Pay Range: $86,590 to $134,326 annually. Hiring Range: $86,590 to $121,825 annually. Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 068. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. 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BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Five years of professional experience in program and project management, preferably within a government or public sector environment. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers . Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Experience planning, implementing, growing, and evaluating programs. Experience working with varied stakeholders to achieve outcomes. Experience incorporating specific practices into contractual agreements. Experience preparing and conducting presentations to small and large diverse groups. Experience managing professional services contracts including scope development and implementation, as well as oversight of schedule, budget, and performance. Experience with sustainable design and construction practices. RECRUITMENT DATES Recruitment closes January 26, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. HOW TO APPLY Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. WE ARE HERE TO HELP Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. 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