Sustainability Operations Administrator

The City and County of Denver seeks a Sustainability Operations Administrator to support its Sustainability Division. This role involves managing administrative functions, procurement, records, and coordinating with various teams. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000 - $85,000 and extensive benefits. It operates in a hybrid model, requiring employees to work on-site several days a week and remotely within Colorado on other days.
About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary target range we are looking to offer is $60,000 - $85,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year. Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date. Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!) STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least 3 day a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days. What You’ll Do This position supports DEN’s Sustainability Division by planning and executing administrative functions and operational programs across the programs, projects, and staff that comprise the team. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Sustainability while also functioning independently to support various staff and work throughout the Sustainability team. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Leads all administrative functions across the Sustainability Division, including but not limited to purchasing and procurement, records management, permit management, vehicle coordination, travel requests, new employee onboarding, grant development, and budgeting Supports DEN’s ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System through document management, routine updates, and participating in internal and external audits Serves as a liaison and central point of contact between DEN divisions and the Sustainability team, including but not limited to Airline Affairs, Asset Management, Business Technologies, Concessions, Finance, Global Communications and Marketing, Maintenance, and Operations Implements new and revised operational programs, procedures, and systems for gathering and maintaining information pertinent to sustainability programs. Examples include systems used to: Compile data used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions, track waste reduction accomplishments, and aircraft deicing fluid metrics Develop and implement environmental and sustainability training in DEN’s online training environment Receive and store data received from outside analytical laboratories Connect environmental information with assets in DEN’s asset management system Generates and manages content to communicate DEN’s environmental and sustainability performance and accomplishments. Content may include data, charts and graphs, and narrative summaries and is published in multiple formats including Adobe documents, intranet and internet web content, and PowerPoint presentations. Serves as a key member of the team developing DEN’s annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. Contributes research, expertise, and support to DEN’s sustainability programs and leads special projects as assigned. Examples of special projects include marketing and communications efforts, Earth Day planning, sustainable procurement, greenhouse gas emissions inventories, and operational data dashboards. Other duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: A demonstrated commitment to thorough and professional administrative support The ability to identify information needs, know where and how to gather information, and organize and maintain information The ability to identify problems and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations The ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience, such as the public and regulatory authorities The ability to generate documents with complex formatting and publish content in various forms including charts, graphs, tables, and figures The ability to view others as partners, interact in a friendly and positive manager, and work to become more knowledgeable about the programs of DEN and the Sustainability team The ability to work closely with other members of the team and take the initiative to suggest and implement opportunities for operational improvements The ability to effectively manage workload and see projects to completion A readiness to strengthen a positive, diverse, and respectful organizational culture Required Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Degree. Experience: Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Licensure & Certification- none. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until March 26th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 26th, 2025, date at midnight to ensure consideration. FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required. Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees may be required to work extended hours and/or shifts. About Everything Else Job Profile CA2379 Business Operations Administrator To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $58,656.00 - $96,782.00 Starting Pay Based on education, relevant experience and internal equity Agency Denver International Airport The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere