About Bay Area Air Quality Management District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency,
committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.
The District's jurisdiction 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.
Description
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 two (2) full-time, 3-year limited term confidential positions.
These are Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Positions. 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.
For current permanent represented employees, these LTCE positions offer a unique chance to step into high-impact roles, gain supervisory or program-management experience, and help advance essential agency priorities. Return rights are governed by the 2026 Administrative Code and/or MOU.
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 programs
There are two vacancies 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.
- Engineering Program Manager (EPM): The incumbent works directly with internal Air District Staff, applicants, and regulated facilities to ensure complete application submittals and streamlined review processes to achieve timely and defensible permit decisions. The EPM effectively communicates Air District rule interpretations, compliance requirements, and scientific and technical analyses to regulated facilities, applicants, and interested public in ways that improve decision making transparency and timeliness. For applications involving novel technologies, the EPM provides additional analyses and gathers information to support development of emission factors, consulting with internal air District staff, the California Air Resources Board, other local air districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as needed. The EPM provides recommendations on strategic policy development related to complex permits and facilities to Engineering Division teams and Air District leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.
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.
Desired Qualification:
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.
Ideal Candidate
There are two vacancies 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.
- Engineering Program Manager (EPM): The incumbent works directly with internal Air District Staff, applicants, and regulated facilities to ensure complete application submittals and streamlined review processes to achieve timely and defensible permit decisions. The EPM effectively communicates Air District rule interpretations, compliance requirements, and scientific and technical analyses to regulated facilities, applicants, and interested public in ways that improve decision making transparency and timeliness. For applications involving novel technologies, the EPM provides additional analyses and gathers information to support development of emission factors, consulting with internal air District staff, the California Air Resources Board, other local air districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as needed. The EPM provides recommendations on strategic policy development related to complex permits and facilities to Engineering Division teams and Air District leadership.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The minimum knowledge and skills needed to perform the essential duties of the classification.
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.
Benefits
- Cost-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Options
- Life Insurance (up to 5 times annual salary)
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- Money Purchase Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Transit Subsidy
- Education Reimbursement
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday Leave
- Administrative Leave
- 9-80 Compressed Work Week
- Flexible schedule and Remote Work option
- Employees Assistance Program
- and the Opportunity to Help Provide a Healthy Breathing Environment for Every Bay Area Resident.
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Special Instructions
How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 03, 2026. 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 www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
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.
Supplemental Questions Instructions
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.
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.
Selection Criteria
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.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. It is the Air District’s policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.