Salary : $167,180.21 - $203,208.59 Annually
Location : 375 Beale St # 600, San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LL2026MAN_ETS
Department: Enterprise Technology Solutions
Opening Date: 09/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager I (Software Development Manager) in the Enterprise Technology Solutions Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, exempt, management position.

About the Position
Under the general direction of the Director of Enterprise Technology Services, the incumbent is responsible for managing the in-house Software Development Team and all its functions and projects. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of project management, agile software development principles, and best practices and have the expertise to successfully manage not only day to day agile development but a portfolio of multiple complex software development efforts simultaneously in cooperation with other technology teams and business partners.

The Software Development Manager is responsible for effective leadership of software development, DevOps, management, policy development and maintenance, and delivery of all assigned software development services. Responsibilities include overseeing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications. The role involves managing software development projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards, and implementing efficient testing, and DevOps processes through assistant managers. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for code quality assurance, version control, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and the seamless integration of new features and updates. Given the dependencies between these systems and the services offered by the organization across various lines of business and internal technology teams, the Software Development team provides critical support to the success of the organization and its mission by ensuring efficient, collaborative, and strategic use of software development services offered by the Enterprise Technology Solutions Division.

Key responsibilities include:

• Formulating and implementing software development strategies.
• Developing and managing contracts, budgets, and procurements; hiring, training, and mentoring staff.
• Creating and implementing/improving operational support processes.
• Creating and sustaining meaningful and positive customer interactions.

View the full classification specification here:

Hybrid Work Schedule - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Manager I is the entry level in this manager series and assumes responsibility for a project or functional area. This class assists management in making decisions which impact the daily operations and implementation of established procedures and policies. Incumbents assume responsibility for special projects or functional areas and may directly supervise staff, dependent on the needs of the assigned area, often in a matrixed capacity.

The Manager I is distinguished from Manager II in that the latter has direct and broader scope of managerial responsibility for programs, sections, or functional areas of the Air District. The Manager I is not alternatively staffed with Manager II.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND/OR EXERCISED
Supervision is provided by the Manager II, Senior Manager, Officer, or Director. Responsible for direct supervision of staff.
Examples of Duties for this Position

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.

Receives and collaborates to prioritize requests for computer applications development and directs the development and implementation processes.
Continually analyzes the agile software development process to continual improve efficiency and reduce re-work.

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Managed Software Development section.

Resolves service complaints received from user departments and implements corrective action with staff; monitors operating condition of Air District's information systems to assure efficiency.

Organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff and provides for their technical and professional development.

Confers with District management regarding information systems services requested and delivered; develops long and short-range plans, including hardware and software upgrades.

Conducts or directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports regarding department activities.

Coordinates and directs the preparation of requests for proposal and contracts for technology services; orders and approves payment for computer equipment and/or services.

Monitors developments and legislation related to information systems matters; evaluates their impact upon District operations and recommends and implements equipment, policy and procedural improvements.

Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Analyzes issues, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding technical and policy issues to the Board and 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.

Represents the Air District and assists management as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and four years of professional level work experience of which at least two years at a lead level managing projects. 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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
None.
How to Apply & Selection Criteria
How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 05, 2026. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online; please visit our website at to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.

Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.

Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.

Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

• Cost-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Options
• Life Insurance (up to 5 times annual salary)
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• Money Purchase Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Transit Subsidy
• Education Reimbursement
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holiday Leave
• Administrative Leave
• 9-80 Compressed Work Week
• Flexible schedule and Remote Work option
• Employees Assistance Program
• and the Opportunity to Help Provide a Healthy Breathing Environment for Every Bay Area Resident.

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01

Describe a time when you successfully managed a complex software development project using agile principles from inception to completion. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
02

Explain your experience with managing a portfolio of software products that were developed by in-house resources.
03

How do you approach mentoring and developing your team members' skills? Provide an example of how you have helped a team member grow professionally and contribute more effectively to the team.
Required Question