Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Program Manager
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Salary:
$64.48 - $86.41 Hourly Location :
CA, CA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
1913-O Department:
Engineering and Compliance Division:
Engineering and Compliance Opening Date:
10/08/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Description The
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
(District) is responsible for protecting public health and the environment through effective air quality management and enforcement of local, state, and federal air pollution control regulations. Our mission is to achieve and maintain health-based air quality standards for the Sacramento region while supporting economic vitality and community engagement. The District's
Engineering and Compliance Division (ECD)
include key programs that serve as the cornerstones of the District's regulatory responsibilities. Fundamental ECD program work includes reviewing air quality permit applications and performing other key engineering evaluations, including Best Available Control Technology (BACT) determinations, AB 2588 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" program work related to toxic air emissions, and specialized permitting for major sources of air pollution.
The
ECD Program Manager
overseeing the engineering and permitting section is responsible for managing multiple work units with numerous air quality engineers to fulfill the regulatory and permitting responsibilities. This role works directly under the ECD Director and oversees the operational programs and has financial oversight of the section. The Program Manager has significant internal and external communication responsibilities and holds a key role that regularly interacts with the public, permitted businesses, other local public agencies, state and federal agencies, the District executive management, the ECD Compliance Manager, other supervisors in the division, and the engineering staff within the section. The Program Manager is also responsible for complex data analysis, tracking regulatory changes and impacts, preparing reports and presentations, and representing the District at various meetings, among other duties. Under general direction, the Program Manager supervises, oversees, and manages the activities and personnel of a section within a division; provides technical assistance to the division manager; and performs other related duties as required. Typical Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
1. Plans, supervises, and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of multiple program activities, strategies, goals and objectives of a District work section. Programs supervised may include emission reduction credit, emission inventory; technical services including air monitoring, stationary source permitting, toxic hot spots, Title V federal operating permits; Title III federal toxics; stationary source field operations and asbestos. 2. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees assignment of duties. 3. Coordinates section's technical activities to ensure consistency with state, federal and local requirements, and with other programs. 4. Plans, recommends and implements policies and procedures related to section's programs and activities; develops new procedures and practices to increase operational efficiency such as expedited permitting and application in-take. 5. Represents the District in hearings, in court proceedings, to the media, and before other public and private groups; responds to difficult inquiries and complaints. 6. Prepares the annual section budget and monitors expenditures; develops, prepares, monitors, and administers grants, contracts, and sources of revenue. Directs acquisition of equipment and supplies for section; recommends and justifies expenditures. 7. Develops and prepares a variety of position papers, articles, reports, memos, correspondence and other documents. 8. Participates as a member of, or technical advisor to, various public and private committees, boards, industries and organizations concerned with air quality management. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering specialty, and environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to the work of the section and five years of full-time experience in a major air quality program including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of (as it relates to the specific position):
Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision; practices of fiscal management and budget administration; current federal, state, and local air quality laws, rules and regulations; relationship of federal and state air quality management programs to local government programs; principles and methods of engineering; principles, methods, practices, and equipment used to determine, analyze, evaluate, and control sources of air contamination; recent developments and sources of information on air quality engineering and monitoring; principles and methods of industrial processes related to air quality management; principles, methods, practices and equipment used to determine, analyze, evaluate, and control sources of air contamination; principles and techniques of enforcement and rule development practices related to air quality management.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and evaluate air quality services, programs and operations; develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures and standards for the section; select, train, supervise and evaluate professional and technical staff; coordinate section functions with industry, government, the media, and the public; develop, coordinate and enforce District rules, regulations, plans, policies, and strategies; analyze and make recommendations on difficult air quality management problems; establish and maintain working relationships with federal and state agency representatives, and staff; administer program budgets, contracts, and grants; represent the District before various groups; understand, interpret, apply, and enforce federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to air quality management; analyze and evaluate complex engineering, scientific and technical data; prepare, review and present complex and comprehensive reports and recommendations orally and in writing to specialists and non-specialists.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical Demands
This is primarily a desk job. The job requires occasional travel by car. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, some bending, stooping, and squatting.
Working Conditions
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer terminal used on a daily basis. Travel throughout the District is required. The Air District offers a robust benefits package under the current resolutions and contracts including the following: Health & Wellness Cafeteria Plan
-
The District provides funding of up to 80% of the current Kaiser Family plan premium (up to $2,314.83/month in 2025). Medical Insurance -
The District offers a wide range of HMO and PPO health plans through CalPERS. Dental Insurance -
Basic Plan: 100% District paid for employees and their dependents. Enhanced Plan: Employee pays the difference in premium from the Basic plan. Vision Insurance -
District-paid coverage for employees. Flexible Spending Accounts -
Health and dependent care plans allowing employee pre-tax contributions of up to $3,300 and $5,000 per plan year, respectively. Life Insurance -
District provides $50,000 in coverage for employees. Voluntary plans are available for employee and family coverage. Long-Term Disability -
District-paid coverage, up to $9,000 per month, based on pre-disability earnings. Aflac -
Voluntary plans for cancer, accident, & specified health event. Post Employment
Retirement -
Employees contribute 7% (classic members) or 7.75% (new members) to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) defined benefit plan. The benefit formula is 2% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 new members (membership beginning after January 2013 or with more than 6-month break in CalPERS service). 457 Plan -
Voluntary tax-deferred retirement savings plan with a District match of up to $35 per pay period. Retiree Medical Insurance -
District retirees may be eligible to enroll in a CalPERS health plan with a District contribution.
COLAs & Incentives
Annual Cost of Living Adjustments -
2% to 4% per year based on changes in the consumer price index. Commute Allowance
-
up to $110 per month for use of approved alternate means of commuting to work, e.g., Regional Transit, carpool, bicycle, walking, zero-emission vehicle. Education Allowance -
up to $2,400 per year. Employee Assistance Plan
-
available for employees and members of their household. Uniform Allowance -
Up to $180 every 2 years for safety shoes for eligible employees. Management Differential
-
A 5% salary differential is provided to management employees. Flexible Work Arrangements
9/80 Schedule Option
- Employees may have the option to work a standard schedule of 8 hours a day 5 days a week, or a 9/80 working mostly 9-hour days with a day off every other week. Flexible Schedules
- Employees may be allowed a work schedule that provides for starting and quitting times other than the standard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opportunity to Telework
- Some positions allow for flexible telework schedules. Paid Time Off
Vacation -
12 days per year for the first 3 years, then 20 days to 27 days per year based on years of service. Sick Leave -
15 days per year. Holidays -
11 days per year. Administrative Leave -
10 days per year. Management Sick Leave Payout -
Sick leave may be accumulated without limitation and management employees will be paid one-half of accrued sick leave upon retirement unless such payment is waived. Sick leave is convertible to PERS retirement service credits. Vacation Leave Payout -
Unrepresented supervisors and managers may cash out vacation for the equivalent cash compensation each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed the cap or hours used during the year.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering specialty, environmental science, industrial technology, or a field related to the work of the section AND five (5) years of full-time experience in a major air quality program including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
Yes No
02
Describe your experience in air quality and air quality permitting and, in particular, any supervisory roles you have held. 03
Describe specific programs, projects, or initiatives for which you served a lead role and what outcomes or achievements your efforts helped accomplish. 04
Explain what Best Available Control Technology (BACT) is and why it is an important element in air quality permitting? Required Question
$64.48 - $86.41 Hourly Location :
CA, CA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number:
1913-O Department:
Engineering and Compliance Division:
Engineering and Compliance Opening Date:
10/08/2025 Closing Date:
11/3/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Description The
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
(District) is responsible for protecting public health and the environment through effective air quality management and enforcement of local, state, and federal air pollution control regulations. Our mission is to achieve and maintain health-based air quality standards for the Sacramento region while supporting economic vitality and community engagement. The District's
Engineering and Compliance Division (ECD)
include key programs that serve as the cornerstones of the District's regulatory responsibilities. Fundamental ECD program work includes reviewing air quality permit applications and performing other key engineering evaluations, including Best Available Control Technology (BACT) determinations, AB 2588 Air Toxics "Hot Spots" program work related to toxic air emissions, and specialized permitting for major sources of air pollution.
The
ECD Program Manager
overseeing the engineering and permitting section is responsible for managing multiple work units with numerous air quality engineers to fulfill the regulatory and permitting responsibilities. This role works directly under the ECD Director and oversees the operational programs and has financial oversight of the section. The Program Manager has significant internal and external communication responsibilities and holds a key role that regularly interacts with the public, permitted businesses, other local public agencies, state and federal agencies, the District executive management, the ECD Compliance Manager, other supervisors in the division, and the engineering staff within the section. The Program Manager is also responsible for complex data analysis, tracking regulatory changes and impacts, preparing reports and presentations, and representing the District at various meetings, among other duties. Under general direction, the Program Manager supervises, oversees, and manages the activities and personnel of a section within a division; provides technical assistance to the division manager; and performs other related duties as required. Typical Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
1. Plans, supervises, and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of multiple program activities, strategies, goals and objectives of a District work section. Programs supervised may include emission reduction credit, emission inventory; technical services including air monitoring, stationary source permitting, toxic hot spots, Title V federal operating permits; Title III federal toxics; stationary source field operations and asbestos. 2. Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; oversees assignment of duties. 3. Coordinates section's technical activities to ensure consistency with state, federal and local requirements, and with other programs. 4. Plans, recommends and implements policies and procedures related to section's programs and activities; develops new procedures and practices to increase operational efficiency such as expedited permitting and application in-take. 5. Represents the District in hearings, in court proceedings, to the media, and before other public and private groups; responds to difficult inquiries and complaints. 6. Prepares the annual section budget and monitors expenditures; develops, prepares, monitors, and administers grants, contracts, and sources of revenue. Directs acquisition of equipment and supplies for section; recommends and justifies expenditures. 7. Develops and prepares a variety of position papers, articles, reports, memos, correspondence and other documents. 8. Participates as a member of, or technical advisor to, various public and private committees, boards, industries and organizations concerned with air quality management. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering specialty, and environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to the work of the section and five years of full-time experience in a major air quality program including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of (as it relates to the specific position):
Principles and practices of personnel management and supervision; practices of fiscal management and budget administration; current federal, state, and local air quality laws, rules and regulations; relationship of federal and state air quality management programs to local government programs; principles and methods of engineering; principles, methods, practices, and equipment used to determine, analyze, evaluate, and control sources of air contamination; recent developments and sources of information on air quality engineering and monitoring; principles and methods of industrial processes related to air quality management; principles, methods, practices and equipment used to determine, analyze, evaluate, and control sources of air contamination; principles and techniques of enforcement and rule development practices related to air quality management.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, and evaluate air quality services, programs and operations; develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures and standards for the section; select, train, supervise and evaluate professional and technical staff; coordinate section functions with industry, government, the media, and the public; develop, coordinate and enforce District rules, regulations, plans, policies, and strategies; analyze and make recommendations on difficult air quality management problems; establish and maintain working relationships with federal and state agency representatives, and staff; administer program budgets, contracts, and grants; represent the District before various groups; understand, interpret, apply, and enforce federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to air quality management; analyze and evaluate complex engineering, scientific and technical data; prepare, review and present complex and comprehensive reports and recommendations orally and in writing to specialists and non-specialists.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Physical Demands
This is primarily a desk job. The job requires occasional travel by car. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, some bending, stooping, and squatting.
Working Conditions
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer terminal used on a daily basis. Travel throughout the District is required. The Air District offers a robust benefits package under the current resolutions and contracts including the following: Health & Wellness Cafeteria Plan
-
The District provides funding of up to 80% of the current Kaiser Family plan premium (up to $2,314.83/month in 2025). Medical Insurance -
The District offers a wide range of HMO and PPO health plans through CalPERS. Dental Insurance -
Basic Plan: 100% District paid for employees and their dependents. Enhanced Plan: Employee pays the difference in premium from the Basic plan. Vision Insurance -
District-paid coverage for employees. Flexible Spending Accounts -
Health and dependent care plans allowing employee pre-tax contributions of up to $3,300 and $5,000 per plan year, respectively. Life Insurance -
District provides $50,000 in coverage for employees. Voluntary plans are available for employee and family coverage. Long-Term Disability -
District-paid coverage, up to $9,000 per month, based on pre-disability earnings. Aflac -
Voluntary plans for cancer, accident, & specified health event. Post Employment
Retirement -
Employees contribute 7% (classic members) or 7.75% (new members) to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) defined benefit plan. The benefit formula is 2% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 new members (membership beginning after January 2013 or with more than 6-month break in CalPERS service). 457 Plan -
Voluntary tax-deferred retirement savings plan with a District match of up to $35 per pay period. Retiree Medical Insurance -
District retirees may be eligible to enroll in a CalPERS health plan with a District contribution.
COLAs & Incentives
Annual Cost of Living Adjustments -
2% to 4% per year based on changes in the consumer price index. Commute Allowance
-
up to $110 per month for use of approved alternate means of commuting to work, e.g., Regional Transit, carpool, bicycle, walking, zero-emission vehicle. Education Allowance -
up to $2,400 per year. Employee Assistance Plan
-
available for employees and members of their household. Uniform Allowance -
Up to $180 every 2 years for safety shoes for eligible employees. Management Differential
-
A 5% salary differential is provided to management employees. Flexible Work Arrangements
9/80 Schedule Option
- Employees may have the option to work a standard schedule of 8 hours a day 5 days a week, or a 9/80 working mostly 9-hour days with a day off every other week. Flexible Schedules
- Employees may be allowed a work schedule that provides for starting and quitting times other than the standard 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opportunity to Telework
- Some positions allow for flexible telework schedules. Paid Time Off
Vacation -
12 days per year for the first 3 years, then 20 days to 27 days per year based on years of service. Sick Leave -
15 days per year. Holidays -
11 days per year. Administrative Leave -
10 days per year. Management Sick Leave Payout -
Sick leave may be accumulated without limitation and management employees will be paid one-half of accrued sick leave upon retirement unless such payment is waived. Sick leave is convertible to PERS retirement service credits. Vacation Leave Payout -
Unrepresented supervisors and managers may cash out vacation for the equivalent cash compensation each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed the cap or hours used during the year.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering specialty, environmental science, industrial technology, or a field related to the work of the section AND five (5) years of full-time experience in a major air quality program including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
Yes No
02
Describe your experience in air quality and air quality permitting and, in particular, any supervisory roles you have held. 03
Describe specific programs, projects, or initiatives for which you served a lead role and what outcomes or achievements your efforts helped accomplish. 04
Explain what Best Available Control Technology (BACT) is and why it is an important element in air quality permitting? Required Question