LTCE Manager II (Engineering)

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.

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:

There are two vacancies at the Manager II level.

1. 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.
2. 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.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Under administrative direction, performs management duties with responsibility for a project, section or defined functional area.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Manager II is the journey level in this manager series and assumes responsibility for a section, project 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 make recommendations for program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.

The Manager II is distinguished from Senior Manager in that the latter has mid-level managerial responsibility over multiple and more complex programs, sections, or functional areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND/OR EXERCISED

Manager of the Permitting Backlog Team: Supervision is provided by Senior Manager, Officer, or Director. Responsible for direct supervision of staff.

Engineering Program Manager: Supervision is provided by Senior Manager, Officer, or Director. Responsible for program management but does not direct, assign or supervise permitting staff.

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.
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs.

Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.

Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.

Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures.

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.

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.

Prepares budgets, objectives, and strategic goals of the assigned programs. Manages contracts, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reporting for the assigned programs.

Represents the Air District and assists the management as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 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.