Manager II - Regulatory Development (Acting Assignment)

Bay Area Air Quality Management District; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Air Quality Management District seeks a Manager II on an acting assignment in the Regulatory Development division. The role emphasizes directing rule development projects, supervising staff, and coordinating engagements with executives, boards, and public stakeholders in a hybrid work setting.

The position is temporary (three months per assignment) with two concluding windows and duties spanning project planning, budget oversight, and policy analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and five years of professional-level work experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience in administrative and managerial principles, project management, and budget development and implementation.
• Ability to supervise staff, train, and develop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, oversight, technical expertise, and review on assigned rule development projects and manage project teams.
• Supervise, direct, and organize the work of assigned staff.
• Lead and support internal and external engagement with divisions, executives, boards, and stakeholders.
• Lead programmatic work and division initiatives and oversee administrative policies and operations.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Budget development

Communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

This Acting Assignment opportunity is open only to current employees of the Air District.

About the Acting Assignment

We are excited to announce a temporary opportunity to serve in an acting role for the following position:

Classification: Manager II

Division: Regulatory Development

Reporting to: Victor Douglas

About the assignment

• Duration: Three Months
• Two assignments are available: November 12, 2026 – February 19, 2027 February 22, 2027 – May 28, 2027
• Work location: 375 Beale Street (primary)
• Site visits to Field Offices and Air Monitoring Stations
• Schedule type: Hybrid; 4 days per month in office

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide direction, oversight, technical expertise, and review on assigned rule development projects, including management of project teams and deliverables.
• Supervise, direct, and organize the work of assigned staff.
• Lead and support internal and external engagement on assigned rule development projects, including communications with other divisions; executives; Board, Committee, and Council members; and public and industry stakeholders.
• Lead and support programmatic work and division initiatives, including work related to the division’s administrative policies, procedures, and operations.

While specific assignments may change or vary, this position is expected to oversee the following rule development programs:

• Warehouse Indirect Source Rule Development
• Coordination of AB617 Programs for Rule Development
• RACT/RACM analysis associated with Clean Air Plan and State Implementation Plan development

About the Position

Under direction, performs management duties with responsibility for a project or defined functional area.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Manager II is the journey level in this manager series and assumes responsibility for a section, program, or functional area. Incumbents in this class 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 additional resources. Incumbents make recommendations for program planning and directing, as well as organizing new and future resource needs.

The Manager II is distinguished from Senior Manager in that the latter has mid-level managerial responsibilities over multiple and more complex programs, sections, or functional areas.

Temporary Acting Pay

Temporary Acting Pay will be used in coordination with Administrative Code and MOU guidelines.

The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.

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 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 Air District.

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

Prepares budgets, objectives, and strategic goals of the assigned programs. Manages contracts, monitors expenditures and prepares financial reporting for the assigned programs.

Represents the Air District and assists the management as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification. An acting assignment can serve as a training tool for employees to obtain advanced experience. Any employee assigned to a working out-of-class acting assignment must fall into the scope of work aligned with the higher-level classification at the time of appointment and must have passed their probationary period.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and five years of professional level work experience of which at least two years at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

The minimum knowledge and skills needed to perform the essential duties of the classification.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative and managerial principles and practices, including goal setting and program and budget development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and performance management.
• Project management.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills in:

• Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff.
• Selecting and motivating staff. Training staff in work procedures.
• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data and associated documents.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete reports and other written correspondence.
• Planning, coordinating, and managing projects.
• Recommending and implementing improved methods and procedures.
• Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Using computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to build and preserve trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively through excellent verbal, listening, and written communication
• Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
• Making effective presentations to the Board, the public, and other groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District’s policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.