Program Supervisor (Shipping/Maritime)

South Coast Air Quality Management District•Diamond Bar, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is seeking a Program Supervisor for its new Shipping/Maritime unit within the Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division. This unit will focus on understanding and reducing air pollutant emissions from ocean-going vessels and related maritime activities. Key activities include developing strategies and partnerships for emission reductions, identifying and researching knowledge gaps in ship emissions, collaborating with other units on implementing agreements and projects (e.g., fueling infrastructure, emissions measurements, technology demonstrations), and tracking relevant regulations and policies. The Program Supervisor will be responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating unit activities, making recommendations on project prioritization and timelines, and supervising an Air Quality Specialist.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending on the particular functions of the assigned unit.
Four years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience which would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the job announcement for the position to which assigned.
Knowledge of a specific discipline such as chemistry, economics, environmental planning or related field, with emphasis on its relationship to air quality planning and rule development; the principles, methods, and procedures of environmental review, planning and rule development; the provisions of the Clean Air Act; federal and State regulations regarding air quality and air pollution control; research methods and techniques; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; research methods and techniques; statistical and computer software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; computer programming; and principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to compile and analyze technical data; direct and evaluate comprehensive planning and research studies; understand and interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations; understand and apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare and present concise, logical reports of a technical nature; establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work; plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; and make effective public presentations.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of design and certification of engines and engine emission controls based on professional experience, ideally including dual/multi-fuel engines that are capable of operating on alternative marine fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and other emerging marine fuels
Demonstrated knowledge of the maritime sector such as port operations and international shipping
Demonstrated knowledge of air emissions monitoring, measurements, and/or emissions inventory methods
Experience working at or with regulatory agencies, preferably in areas related to air pollution or energy management
Experience working with maritime stakeholders
Experience working and coordinating with international partners in the public and/or private sectors, which may include delegation travel planning, meeting coordination, written materials development and preparation, translation and interpretation arrangements, etc.
Extensive experience in project coordination that involves initiating the conceptual design of the project, identifying resource needs and key project partners, maintaining constant communication with project partners from diverse backgrounds and/or different work units/agencies/organizations, regular tracking and reporting of project progress, and communicating project outcomes.
Extensive experience in reviewing complex regulatory, technical, and/or legislative documents, making related recommendations, and communicating key issues, orally and in writing, to superiors, teammates, interested stakeholders and the general public.
Public speaking experience is an additional plus.
Extensive experience in developing both policy and technical documents such as reports, publications, recommendations, technical papers, presentations, talking points, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

Supervises a professional staff unit; plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; prepares performance appraisals, and provides technical and administrative supervision, support, coaching and guidance, as necessary.
Oversees and participates in the planning, organization and development of complex projects and programs for evaluating, maintaining and updating the Air Quality Management Plan and for developing rules and regulations.
Prepares and supervises the preparation of evaluations, analyses and other forms of quantitative assessment of air quality data; prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, scientific papers and other written documents; reviews and edits materials prepared by team members; and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and projects in progress and redirects or modifies them as necessary in order to achieve South Coast AQMD goals.
Develops and modifies computer software, as required, for carrying out work on projects and programs; and conceptualizes research models by synthesizing or modifying concepts and approaches from the mathematical, statistical and physical sciences.
May conduct workshops and meetings or provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
Reviews and reports on research papers and technical literature pertinent to air quality planning, emissions, control and rule development.