Airport Noise Abatement & Enivronmental Analyst

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,148; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Decatur, Georgia is seeking an Airport Noise Abatement & Environmental Analyst. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in airport operations. Responsibilities include managing noise abatement programs and conducting data analyses. This full-time position offers a salary range of $70,000 - $84,148 with government employment benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in airport operations or aviation sector required.
• Experience with noise and environmental monitoring preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage airport noise abatement and environmental programs.
• Conduct analyses of aircraft noise and flight activity data.
• Investigate community noise complaints.

Skills

Airport operations

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

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Salary Range: $70,000 - $84,148

Job Code: 82010 | Salary Grade: 17 | FLSA: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Manages airport noise abatement and environmental programs and assists in coordinating and addressing airport operational needs and issues.
• Develops, implements, and manages comprehensive noise abatement and environmental compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing airport operations.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS), including associated flight tracking software, remote noise monitoring terminals, microphones, and related hardware; ensures system functionality through routine diagnostics, data archiving, equipment calibration, and coordination with technical support as needed.
• Conducts detailed analyses of aircraft noise and flight activity data using ANOMS, FAA radar data, and other aviation sources to identify noise trends; assesses compliance with established procedures; and supports long-term mitigation strategies.
• Investigates community noise complaints by correlating flight and noise data to reported incidents; prepares formal responses and summaries for airport leadership; and provides timely information and updates to residents.
• Leads and monitors environmental sampling efforts, including the collection and analysis of water samples; documents findings and coordinates corrective actions in response to potential environmental concerns.
• Prepares technical reports and presentations to support internal planning and regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly noise compliance summaries and quarterly/annual performance reports.
• Assists in maintaining operational compliance by conducting airfield self-safety inspections, wildlife mitigation, and working with airport security and maintenance departments to complete airport operations tasks.
• Conducts annual airport operations, communications and driver safety training for airport employees, contractors, and tenants having driving access in the movement areas of the airport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Airport Administration, Aviation Management, Civil or Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in airport operations or the aviation sector required; experience with noise and environmental monitoring for airport operations preferred.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
• Specific License or Certification Preferred: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Accreditation as a Certified Member (C.M.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and/or AAAE Airport Certified Employee - Airfield Operations (ACE-Ops) credentials preferred.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Government Administration