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SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation, serving a four-county region that includes Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and the Coachella Valley. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 Freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 850 employees, an annual budget of $216.5 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment

South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California. South Coast AQMD is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air.

ABOUT THE POSITION We are actively recruiting for a Program Supervisor in the Shipping/Maritime unit of our Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division, a major branch of South Coast AQMD. Shipping/Maritime is a new work unit that focuses on developing further understanding and strategies to reduce air pollutant emissions from ocean-going vessels and associated maritime activities. Examples of activities of this new unit include: Developing strategies and programs, and building partnerships to facilitate maritime emission reductions Identifying knowledge gaps in ship emissions and carrying out applied research to address the identified gaps Collaborating with the PRDI Division's Ports/Airports unit in implementing the Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, particularly for the fueling infrastructure planning and implementation for ocean-going vessels Collaborating with other South Coast AQMD divisions to plan and implement related activities such as emissions measurements and technology demonstration projects Tracking local, state, federal, and international regulations and policies related to ocean-going vessels to assess how they affect ship emissions within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction, and engaging with relevant agencies and entities Preparing briefing memoranda, reports, and presentations for internal and external communication The Program Supervisor will be responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating unit activities, and making recommendations to management regarding project prioritization and development timeline.

The Program Supervisor will also be responsible for supervising an Air Quality Specialist in the unit to complete specific deliverables and develop subject matter expertise. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The general Example of Duties for this classification are highlighted below, for full description of duties please refer to this link here 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. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess: 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: 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. EXPERIENCE: 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.

SKILL OR 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. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history, as applicable. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ).

The SQ is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question. If not already on file, a copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application (Unofficial transcripts are accepted at time of application.

Original transcripts will be required later on in the process as detailed in the "Educational Requirements" link on South Coast AQMD's Careers webpage). Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information.

Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packets, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to the next step of the process, which is expected to be a qualifying interview or application screening assessment. (Please note that some assessments may be conducted remotely).

Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advanced to the next step. (Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.) Following the assessment, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-to-12-month life of the list. Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to any test dates. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800.