Manager II (Engineering) Limited Term

Bay Area Air District • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager II in the Engineering Division. This is an open recruitment for one full-time, 3-year limited term confidential positions. This is a Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Position. LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the Air District’s ongoing general fund budget. LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source. Regular employees have the right to apply for an LTCE position. However, LTCE positions are not subject to the terms of the Employee Association MOU, and LTCE employees serve on an at-will basis.

About the Position The Engineering Division evaluates permit applications and permit renewals for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction. The division is responsible for other programs related to facilities with air quality permits, including - but not limited to - the emissions inventory and air toxics programs. The division provides technical support to other agency programs and assists businesses, trade associations, agencies, environmental groups, and community members with issues related to permitting and compliance. The Manager II for the Engineering Division performs complex and highly specialized air quality engineering work such as, but not limited to:

Providing project leadership
Evaluating program effectiveness
Processing permit applications for both new source review (NSR) and Title V for complex facilities
Analyzing air emissions inventory data
Development of new regulations or amendments of existing regulations
Strategic planning of division program
There is one vacancy at the Manager II level. Manager of the Permitting Backlog Team : The incumbent will hire and lead a team with a Supervising Air Quality Engineer, up to four Air Quality Engineers, and retired annuitants to evaluate and complete permit applications. View the full classification specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and five years of professional level work experience of which at least two years at a supervisory level.
• Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Knowledge of: Administrative and managerial principles and practices, including goal setting and program and budget development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and performance management.
• Project management.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills in: Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Selecting and motivating staff.
• Training staff in work procedures.
• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data and associated documents.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports and other written correspondence.
• Planning, coordinating, and managing projects.
• Recommending and implementing improved methods and procedures.
• Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Using computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to build and preserve trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively through excellent verbal, listening, and written communication.
• Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
• Making effective presentations to the Board, the public, and other groups.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering or a closely related field and four years of air quality environmental engineering experience of which at least two years at a lead level managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs.
• Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures.
• Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.
• Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records.
• Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Analyzes technical issues, prepares and presents recommendations regarding operational and policy issues to the Board, various committees, and other groups.
• Prepares budgets, objectives, and strategic goals of the assigned programs.
• Manages contracts, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reporting for the assigned programs.
• Analyzes and reviews local, state, and federal legislation to determine its impact on the Air District.
• Responds to requests for public information regarding the Air District's policies, procedures, and operations.
• Represents the Air District and assists the management as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager