Program Supervisor (Shipping/Maritime)

About the Position
Program Supervisor in the Shipping/Maritime unit of the Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division at South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).

Job Overview
Shipping/Maritime is a new work unit that focuses on developing strategies and understanding to reduce air pollutant emissions from ocean‑going vessels and related maritime activities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop strategies and programs and build partnerships to facilitate maritime emission reductions.

Identify knowledge gaps in ship emissions and conduct applied research to address those gaps.

Collaborate with the PRDI Division’s Ports/Airports unit to implement the Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, particularly for fueling infrastructure planning and implementation for ocean‑going vessels.

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

Track local, state, federal and international regulations and policies related to ocean‑going vessels to assess their impact on ship emissions within the South Coast AQMD jurisdiction and engage with relevant agencies and entities.

Prepare briefing memoranda, reports and presentations for internal and external communication.

Example of Duties

Supervise a professional staff unit; plan, organize, assign, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff; prepare performance appraisals and provide technical and administrative supervision.

Oversee and participate in planning, organization and development of complex projects and programs for evaluating, maintaining and updating the Air Quality Management Plan and developing rules and regulations.

Prepare and supervise evaluations, analyses and other quantitative assessments of air quality data; prepare and supervise the preparation of reports, scientific papers and other documents; review and edit materials prepared by team members; evaluate program effectiveness and redirect as necessary to achieve South Coast AQMD goals.

Develop and modify computer software as required for projects and programs; conceptualize research models by synthesizing or modifying concepts and approaches from the mathematical, statistical and physical sciences.

Conduct workshops and meetings or provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to the area of expertise.

Review and report on research papers and technical literature pertinent to air quality planning, emissions, control and rule development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or the physical, social or biological sciences.

Four years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience that demonstrates the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.

Knowledge of a specific discipline such as chemistry, economics, environmental planning or a related field with emphasis on its relationship to air quality planning and rule development; familiarity with the Clean Air Act, federal and state regulations, research methods, air quality modeling, emissions calculations, statistical and computer software applications common to the field.

Ability to compile and analyze technical data; direct and evaluate comprehensive planning and research studies; understand and interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations; apply computer‑based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally; prepare and present technical reports and public presentations.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of design and certification of engines and engine emission controls, including dual/multi‑fuel engines capable of operating on alternative marine fuels such as methanol and ammonia.

Knowledge of maritime sector such as port operations and international shipping.

Experience with air emissions monitoring, measurements and inventory methods.

Experience working at or with regulatory agencies, preferably in air pollution or energy management contexts.

Experience working with maritime stakeholders and coordinating with international partners in public or private sectors, including travel planning and meeting coordination.

Extensive experience in project coordination, including initiating conceptual design, identifying resource needs, maintaining communication with diverse project partners, tracking and reporting progress.

Experience reviewing complex regulatory, technical or legislative documents and communicating key issues to superiors, teammates, stakeholders and the public; public speaking experience is an additional plus.

Experience developing policy and technical documents such as reports, publications, recommendations, technical papers, presentations, talking points and correspondence.

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