Program Supervisor (Shipping/Maritime)

About the Job
We are actively recruiting for a Program Supervisor in the Shipping/Maritime unit of our Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division, a major branch of South Coast AQMD.

Shipping/Maritime is a new work unit that focuses on developing further understanding and strategies to reduce air pollutant emissions from ocean-going vessels and associated maritime activities.

Examples of Activities

Developing strategies and programs, and building partnerships to facilitate maritime emission reductions

Identifying knowledge gaps in ship emissions and carrying out applied research to address the identified gaps

Collaborating with the PRDI Division’s Ports/Airports unit in implementing the Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, particularly for the fueling infrastructure planning and implementation for ocean-going vessels

Collaborating with other South Coast AQMD divisions to plan and implement related activities such as emissions measurements and technology demonstration projects

Tracking local, state, federal, and international regulations and policies related to ocean-going vessels to assess how they affect ship emissions within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction, and engaging with relevant agencies and entities

Preparing briefing memoranda, reports, and presentations for internal and external communication

Responsibilities
The Program Supervisor will be responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating unit activities, and making recommendations to management regarding project prioritization and development timeline. The Program Supervisor will also be responsible for supervising an Air Quality Specialist in the unit to complete specific deliverables and develop subject matter expertise.

The general Example of Duties for this classification are highlighted below.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of design and certification of engines and engine emission controls based on professional experience, ideally including dual/multi‑fuel engines that are capable of operating on alternative marine fuels such as methanol, ammonia, and other emerging marine fuels

Demonstrated knowledge of the maritime sector such as port operations and international shipping

Demonstrated knowledge of air emissions monitoring, measurements, and/or emissions inventory methods

Experience working at or with regulatory agencies, preferably in areas related to air pollution or energy management

Experience working with maritime stakeholders

Experience working and coordinating with international partners in the public and/or private sectors, which may include delegation travel planning, meeting coordination, written materials development and preparation, translation and interpretation arrangements, etc.

Extensive experience in project coordination that involves initiating the conceptual design of the project, identifying resource needs and key project partners, maintaining constant communication with project partners from diverse backgrounds and/or different work units/agencies/organizations, regular tracking and reporting of project progress, and communicating project outcomes.

Extensive experience in reviewing complex regulatory, technical, and/or legislative documents, making related recommendations, and communicating key issues, orally and in writing, to superiors, teammates, interested stakeholders and the general public. Public speaking experience is an additional plus.

Extensive experience in developing both policy and technical documents such as reports, publications, recommendations, technical papers, presentations, talking points, and correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:

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.

Visa and Work Authorization
Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full‑time in the United States:

If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1‑B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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