Airport Assistant General Manager II (Emergency Management)

Airport Assistant General Manager (Emergency Management) Job Description

The salary for this position is $120,500 - $160,700 

This position will expire on June 18, 2026

Here at the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Building Inspectors keep our Citizens safe. Our Public Works Staff keep our City clean and help to maintain, build, and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our Engineers help to keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating, and our buildings maintained.  Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta!  If you’re seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

General Description and Classification Standards

Reporting to the Airport General Manager or Deputy General Manager, the Assistant General Manager, Emergency Management directs multiple major airport functions.  In addition to emergency management, areas of authority include administration and business, Airport operations and security, maintenance and engineering, and others deemed necessary by the General Manager or Deputy.  Responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day operations of the entire Airport, this position allocates budgeted resources as needed; establishes processes and procedures; and plays a significant role in developing Airport policy and Airport strategic emergency management plans.

This is a fully seasoned senior leadership position within the Airport structure.  This Assistant General Manager is charged with the responsibility of directing multiple specialized functions and a large organization within the Airport through multiple duty chiefs, directors, and managers.

Supervision Received

This policy-advisory level of management will receive very general supervision that focuses on long-term and short-term operating objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  May perform other duties as assigned.

·        Direct assigned functions at the Airport in collaboration with emergency management staff: duty chiefs, directors, managers, and planners. 

·        Prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies to include surrounding businesses and medical facilities.

·        Lead the response during and after emergencies in alignment with the Incident Command System (ICS) by integrating a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communications operating within a common organizational structure. 

·        Organize and oversee emergency response training programs and exercises for the Airport community and other responders. 

·        Coordinate the sharing of resources and equipment within and across the communities that assist in responding to emergencies at the airport.

·        Prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters and emergencies.

·        Review budgets submitted by staff and collaborate on priorities. Consolidate operating plans and budgets for review by the GM, the Mayor's Office, and City Council.

·        Apply for federal funding for emergency management planning, responses, and recovery and report on the use of funds allocated.

·        Select, manage, and develop leadership talent for units managed.  Provide guidance and coaching on an ongoing basis.  Plan for the future leadership needs of the group and develop potential future leaders and candidates for higher-level positions.  Provide both formal and informal feedback to subordinate staff.

·        Assure that units assigned are incompliance with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to those of the FAA, EPA, and Homeland Security.  With respect to areas of responsibility, implement standards, regulations, policies and procedures set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other international, state and local entities to ensure the Airport maintains its operating certificate.

·        Assure that all activities are carried out with a high level of attention to safety and security.

·        Establish good working relationships with all Airport leadership, regulatory representatives, airline and concession management, local governments and any oth