Program Supervisor - Technology Demonstration

There is currently one position approved to be filled in the Technology Demonstration unit of the Technology Advancement Office (TAO), reporting to Planning and Rules Manager Vasileios Papapostolou.

The specialized duties of this position include:

• Research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) of low- and/or zero-emission on- and off-road technologies and associated infrastructure through South Coast AQMD's Clean Fuels Fund and other similar programs
• Working closely with staff at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. EPA, as well as academia and private entities, including OEMs and technology providers
• Serving as a subject-matter expert in various low- and/or zero-emission on- and off-road technologies and associated infrastructure, including related regulatory requirements
• Representing the agency in meetings and making presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
• Working in close collaboration with other members of the Technology Demonstration unit and others in TAO
• Managing the more complex RDD&D projects, with a primary focus on applying for and managing grant funds from DOE, CEC and CARB.

This Program Supervisor will also be expected to: Compile, analyze, and interpret technical air quality data from mobile sources; learn and apply South Coast AQMD air quality regulations to stationary and mobile source programs; monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants; oversee stationary and mobile source monitoring projects under minimum supervision; maintain accurate records of air quality planning, research, monitoring, or rule development projects and prepare clear and persuasive reports and recommendations; design, develop, and prepare grant funding proposal applications for submission to federal and state government agencies; represent South Coast AQMD interests at public, professional, and internal meetings and communicate with a variety of technical and professional air quality, finance and legal staff; maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local regulations and technical or scientific developments; provide expert testimony, advice, and counsel in a specialized field; apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; develop new techniques and approaches to the solution of complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC and mainframe 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; and establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work., * 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.
• Assists in the coordination of investigative projects concerned with the measurement and analysis of air quality or emission inventories and in the determination of emission reduction and source performance standards, working with engineering, source testing and other technical personnel.
• 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.
• Reviews legislation and provides technical assistance and expertise in preparation of briefs and testimony for legal proceedings affecting South Coast AQMD.

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.

Pulled from the full job description

• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Flexible spending account, $1,912, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 days of continuous service. Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans. Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan EyeMed - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP is available to all employees and their familiels at no cost. EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 13 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum). South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar up to $300 per year for the regular plan. Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.

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.