Manager II (Engineering) Limited Term

<div style="text-align: justify"><br></div><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1545/jobpostings/image/20251215093740_HR Banner_final_7196x1250_1-27-25c.jpg" alt="View the full classification specification here:" style="width: 921px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br><br>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!&nbsp;<br><br><p style="margin: 7.5pt 0 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></strong></p><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.&nbsp;</span></span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><u>About the Position</u></strong><p style="margin: 7.5pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 7.5pt 0 0"><span style="color: inherit">The&nbsp;Manager II for the Engineering Division performs complex and highly specialized air quality engineering work such as, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li>Providing project leadership</li><li>Evaluating program effectiveness</li><li>Processing permit applications for both new source review (NSR) and Title V for complex facilities</li><li>Analyzing air emissions inventory data</li><li>Development of new regulations or amendments of existing regulations</li><li>Strategic planning of division program</li></ul><br><span style="color: inherit">There is one vacancy at the Manager II level.</span><div style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Manager of the Permitting Backlog Team</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">: &nbsp;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.</span></div><br>View the full classification specification here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd</a><br><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>About the Air District</u></strong><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Bay Area Air District is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">&nbsp;accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The Air&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">District's&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">jurisdiction</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">&nbsp;encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.&nbsp;</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">&nbsp;equitable</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">&nbsp;compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">celebrated</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">&nbsp;and your growth is nurtured.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0">The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.&nbsp;</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Hybrid Work Schedule&nbsp;</strong>- A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.</span><br><br><strong>CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY</strong><br>Under direction, performs management duties with responsibility for a project or defined functional area.<br><br><strong>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS</strong><br>The Manager II is the journey level in this manager series and assumes responsibility for a section, program, or functional area. Incumbents in this class make decisions which impact the daily operations and implementation of established procedures and policies of the related sections and solve problems requiring analyses of issues that may result in deviations from routine processes, new technology, and additional resources. Incumbents<br>make recommendations for program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.<br><br>The Manager II is distinguished from Senior Manager in that the latter has mid-level managerial responsibilities over multiple and more complex programs, sections, or functional areas.<br><br><strong>SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND/OR EXERCISED</strong><br>Supervision is provided by Senior Manager, Officer, or Director. Responsible for direct supervision of staff.<em>The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.</em><br><em><br></em><strong><span style="color: inherit">Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs. </span></strong><br><br><strong><span style="color: inherit">Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.&nbsp;</span></strong><br><br><strong><span style="color: inherit">Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures.&nbsp;</span></strong><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records. Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Analyzes technical issues, prepares and presents recommendations regarding operational and policy issues to the Board, various committees, and other groups.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Prepares budgets, objectives, and strategic goals of the assigned programs. Manages contracts, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reporting for the assigned programs.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Analyzes and reviews local, state, and federal legislation to determine its impact on the Air District.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Responds to requests for public information regarding the Air District's policies, procedures, and operations.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Represents the Air District and assists the management as assigned.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit">Performs other related duties as assigned.&nbsp;</span><em>The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.</em><br><br>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.<br><br>Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.<br><br><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit"><em>Desired Qualifications</em></span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0 0.5in"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><em><span style="color: inherit">The minimum knowledge and skills needed to perform the essential duties of the classification.&nbsp;</span></em></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0 0.5in"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Knowledge of:&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Administrative and managerial principles and practices, including goal setting and program and budget development and implementation.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and performance management.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Project management.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0 0.5in"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Skills in:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Selecting and motivating staff. Training staff in work procedures.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data and associated documents.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports and other written correspondence.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Planning, coordinating, and managing projects.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Recommending and implementing improved methods and procedures.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, and ordinances.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Using computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to build and preserve trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Communicating effectively through excellent verbal, listening, and written communication.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Making effective presentations to the Board, the public, and other groups.</span></p><br><br><strong>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:</strong><br>None.<u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>How to Apply</strong></u><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on <strong>Thursday</strong></span><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">, June 04, 2026</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.baaqmd.gov/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0; color: inherit !important">www.baaqmd.gov/jobs</a><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>Supplemental Questions Instructions</strong></u><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.&nbsp;</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.&nbsp;</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></u><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><u><strong>Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations</strong></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at (415) 749-4980.</span><br><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><u style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0"><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong></u><br><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0">The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. 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