EcoFleet ATL Project Manager

LIMITED TERM POSITION

Job Title: EcoFleet ATL Project Manager

Department: Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience (MOSR)

Location: City of Atlanta, GA

Duration: Position terminates on December 31, 2026

Compensation: $85,000 plus benefits

Position Overview:

The City of Atlanta is seeking a full-time EcoFleet ATL Project Manager to lead the implementation of EcoFleet ATL, a transformative program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle (CHDV) Grant. This initiative will replace seven medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs), install seven 150+kW DC fast chargers across four City sites, and launch a workforce development and community engagement effort centered on equity and clean transportation. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, the Project Manager will coordinate across multiple departments including Public Works Office of Fleet Services (DPW OFS), Watershed Management (DWM), Aviation (DOA), and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience (MOSR) and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective implementation of all project components.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership and Implementation

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of EcoFleet ATL across all project components: vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure, workforce development, training coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead coordination among key departments and stakeholders, including but not limited to the DPW Office of Fleet Services, DWM, DOA, Georgia Power, Electrification Coalition, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience and contracted vendors.
• Ensure alignment with the City’s Climate Action Plan, Clean Energy Plan, and the City’s in-draft Zero Emission Fleet Plan. 

Grant Compliance and Program Management

• Manage EPA CHDV grant deliverables, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Maintain detailed project budgets, ensuring appropriate use of federal and match funds, and oversee procurement and reporting.
• Submit quarterly and final reports to the EPA and maintain communication with federal partners and technical assistance providers.

Workforce Development 

• Work with the Office of Fleet Services to implement a comprehensive training and certification program for City technicians and EV operators, including coordination of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
• Support Electric Vehicle driving education for City Fleet users. 
• Incorporate Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements across EVSE construction projects.
• Engage with local partners (e.g., ACCA, Hertz Electrifies) to promote pathways into clean energy careers for youth and workers from historically disadvantaged communities.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

• Organize and facilitate meetings and updates to but not limited to the Climate Resilience Advisory Board, EV Interdepartmental Working Group, and local Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs).
• Develop and distribute outreach materials highlighting air quality, job creation, and climate benefits of the project.
• Engage with EV Charging vendors to support turnkey and comprehensive EV Chagring solutiions.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in environmental science or policy, urban planning, engineering, business or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience. 
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to work across agencies and with internal and community partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse interests and backgrounds. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Knowledge how to effectively utilize Micr