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NEOGOV · 22 hours ago

Senior Air Quality Engineering Manager

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 in Southern California. They are seeking a Senior Air Quality Engineering Manager to oversee the daily administration of a major permitting team, ensuring compliance with air quality regulations and leading a team of engineers and technical staff.

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Responsibilities

Manages the daily operation and internal administration of a major permitting team in E&P; responsible for ensuring compliance with air pollution control requirements for complex industrial equipment
Advises the Assistant Deputy Executive Officer or the Deputy Executive Officer of permitting activities within E&P, and the implementation of local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations for stationary sources
Coordinates with permitting teams in E&P and other divisions at South Coast AQMD in making recommendations on the most effective application of engineering principles in the review of stationary sources of emissions
Designs, coordinates, and manages major engineering projects or studies in E&P; selects project teams, establishes goals and deadlines, coordinates with members of industry and other public sector agencies; reviews findings and makes recommendations to the Assistant Deputy Executive Officer/Deputy Executive Officer
Coordinates and supervises the preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual, or other technical reports required by E&P, other public sector agencies, or by law

Qualification

Air quality regulationsEngineering principlesCalifornia Professional EngineerProject managementPermitting program oversightAir dispersion modelingHealth risk assessmentsCEQA document preparationLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Knowledge of general engineering principles with specific knowledge of the fields that apply to air quality control
Skill in supervision and in accomplishing objectives by directing the work of professional engineers, scientists, technicians and administrative staff
Ability to analyze and formulate standards for the control of air quality
Ability to provide innovative solutions to technical problems arising from the administration of a large professional engineering staff
Knowledge of administrative techniques and practices necessary for the solution of daily operational problems in personnel, budget, workflow and organization
Evidence of the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major emphasis in engineering or a related field
A Master's degree in engineering or a related field may substitute for some managerial, administrative, or direct supervisory experience
Extensive experience leading and supervising technical or administrative staff
Extensive experience overseeing a permitting program that demonstrates a thorough understanding of New Source Review Rules for criteria and toxic pollutants; Title V; RECLAIM; and other local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations
Experience analyzing and resolving complex problems related to New Source Review rules for criteria and toxic pollutants; Title V; RECLAIM; and other local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations
Knowledge of the various factors that affect permit processing timelines and experience in developing permitting policies or procedures to streamline permitting activities in a regulatory agency
Experience performing and/or reviewing air dispersion modeling and health risk assessments
Experience preparing and/or reviewing various CEQA documents
Strong project and program management skills. Experience and demonstrated ability to continuously monitor and prioritize activities in a team in order to ensure project completion in a timely manner and to develop and implement innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and productivity
Ability to speak and make presentations at public meetings attended by elected officials, Board members, public and private sector representatives, community members, and the general public. Ability to communicate highly technical information to a non-technical audience on controversial topics
California State Registration as a Professional Engineer

Benefits

$2,060.00 to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash.
Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)
Blue Shield HMO
Kaiser HMO
Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)
Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits)
Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only)
DeltaCare (PMI) Dental
EyeMed – Optional
$5,000 Term Life Insurance
Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health.
$50,000 coverage paid by South Coast AQMD
Paid by South Coast AQMD
Optional
Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)
Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday
80 hours per year, increasing to 120 in years two through five
13 paid holidays per year
100 hours per year
Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness
Reimbursed up to $300 per year; $478 for attorney bar dues
Reimbursed up to $300 per year towards the cost of wellness initiatives
Eligible after one year of service
Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year
South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to $8,800.
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.
2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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