Manager

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is a regional government agency committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.

The Air 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.

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 equitable 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 celebrated and your growth is nurtured.

The Air District is conducting an open recruitment for the position of Manager in the Community Investments Office. This is a full-time, represented position for one (1) vacancy.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS OFFICE

The Community Investments Office represents a transformative approach to community investment, ensuring that financial resources-particularly those derived from the Community Benefits Penalty Funds Policy-are reinvested into meaningful, community-driven solutions. By turning penalties into progress, the office helps mitigate harm caused by polluters and fosters funding opportunities that enhance public health, environmental quality, economic opportunity, and community well-being. Through transparent decision-making, the office builds trust, promotes collaboration, and delivers measurable outcomes aligned with community priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Under direction of the Community Investments Officer, the Manager will:

• Support initiatives and program design related to equitable fund administration
• Lead the development of program operations, administrative frameworks and tools
• Lead the procurement of contracts to support fund management
• Oversee community engagement plan implementation initiatives
• Oversee annual impact reporting activities
• Supervise assigned staff in the execution of program duties

About the Position
This position will play a lead role in setting up the internal infrastructure and grants management systems for the Community Investments Office. In addition to supervising staff, the Manager's (Community Investments Office) key duties typically include leading the development of administrative frameworks, procedures and tools for equitable grants administration and management. The Manager will play a lead role in designing new programs related to community investments. The Manager will also lead and oversee community engagement strategies, ensuring investments are aligned with community needs.

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, performs mid-level management duties with responsibility for a section, program or defined functional area; and performs related work as assigned.

Incumbents in these positions 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/or additional resources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this class assume responsibility for one or more section(s), programs or functional areas. Incumbents make decisions which typically involve program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.

Manager is distinguished from Director/Officer in that the latter has overall managerial responsibility for multiple sections or functional areas of a division. This class is further distinguished from Assistant Manager in that the latter has responsibility for one or more programs or functional areas and responsibilityoverseeing complex, diverse programsor services.

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 reports and 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 District.

Responds to requests for public information regarding the District's policies, procedures and operations.

Represents the District and assists the Director/Officer as assigned.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a job related field and four (4) years of professional level work experience preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2024. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.

Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, 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 or returned.

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 Office 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 one page (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.

The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.