Salary : $154,581.79 - $187,895.14 Annually
Location : 375 Beale St # 600, San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: LL2026-ENG_AA
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
DescriptionThis Acting Assignment opportunity is open only to current employees of the Air District.About the Acting AssignmentWe are excited to announce a temporary opportunity to serve in an acting role for the following position:
Position: Supervising Air Quality Engineer
Division/Office: Engineering Division, Back-up Generators, Remediation, and Material Handling
Reporting to: Nicholas C. Maiden
About the assignment:
- Duration: Approx. 3 years
- Work location(s): 375 Beale Street
- Schedule type: Hybrid; avg 1 days per week in office
Key responsibilities include:
- Under general direction, supervises staff and participates in the most complex and highly specialized level of assigned air quality engineering activities in a variety of Air District functions.
- Supervisory coverage - e.g., planning, assigning, and reviewing work; coaching
- Provides both supervision and professional engineering services in support of the Air District's goals and objectives.
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to the Air District's policies and procedures in the performance of a wide variety of air quality engineering activities for the Air District.
How to express interest:
Please attach a brief Letter of Interest (one page) to this submitted application. Your letter should address:
- Why you are interested in this role.
- Relevant permitting experience and specific examples of leading complex permitting projects.
- How you would manage day-to-day supervision of up to five permitting engineers and ensure complex permitting projects stay on schedule
- Your availability for the entire period and any constraints. You may also attach a short résumé (optional).
Under general direction, supervises staff and participates in the most complex and highly specialized level of assigned air quality engineering activities in a variety of Air District functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the supervisory level in the engineer series. This class provides both supervision and professional engineering services in support of the Air District's goals and objectives. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring adherence to the Air District's policies and procedures in the performance of a wide variety of air quality engineering activities for the Air District.
This class is distinguished from Manager in that the latter has managerial responsibility for assigned programs and staff, and for all defined functional areas.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND/OR EXERCISED Supervision is provided by the manager. Responsible for direct supervision of staff.
Temporary Acting PayTemporary Acting Pay will be used in coordination with Administrative Code and MOU guidelines
Examples of Duties for this PositionThe 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.
Assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff.
Prepares performance evaluations, participates in the staff selection, and provides training and professional development for assigned staff.
Supervises and participates in the review and issuance of permits. Recommends permit issuance or denial.
Recommends and implements regulatory changes and systems development to comply with the regulatory permitting programs.
Researches and develops complex new and revised rules and procedures for regulation of air quality. Writes proposed regulation, establishes control level and technology, and prepares technical assessment reports.
Oversees staff in Hearing Board matters involving variances, order of abatements, and public nuisances. Testifies as expert witness before the Hearing Board.
Supervises and coordinates complex health risk assessment analysis, emission reductions, cost controls, and the development of emissions factors for complex facilities.
Supervises and participates in engineering compliance audits and operational tests.
Supervises and participates in source testing and sampling, analysis of the results, and preparation of reports. Observes and audits private contractor tests.
Conducts technical seminars and represents the Air District in meetings with the public, industry and other agencies. Provide technical expertise to other divisions in the Air District.
Oversees the Air District's response to public and industry inquiries regarding regulation interpretation, permit preparation, various compliance measures, and emission calculation methods.
Prepares and presents staff reports and recommendations to the Air District's Board of Directors, sub-committees, leadership, and others as assigned.
Participates in the preparation of the strategic goals and objectives, and budget of the assigned programs. May testify on behalf of the Air District.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsAn acting assignment can serve as a training tool for employees to gain higher - level 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 environmental, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering or a closely related field and four years of air quality environmental engineering experience, including at least one year of experience providing lead direction to staff.
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:Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSKnowledge of:Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, planning, training, work evaluation, and discipline.
Engineering principles and practices.
Methods of technical research, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Air pollution analysis techniques and control methodologies and equipment.
Applicable Air District rules and regulations and state and federal laws.
Air pollution control equipment and processes.
Industrial chemical processes and equipment.
Skill in:Assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of professional, technical, and support staff.
Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Applying sound engineering principles and techniques in a variety of air quality engineering matters.
Computing complex engineering calculations quickly and accurately.
Performing detailed analyses of designs, specifications, and plans.
Preparing and operating sampling instruments, effectively judging conditions, and maintaining test accuracy and safe working practices.
Conducting a variety of air quality engineering studies.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Exercising sound independent judgment.
Written, verbal, and listening communication.
How to Apply & Selection Criteria Application InstructionsInterested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday 10/29/2026. 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.
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.
All candidates will be notified by Human Resources. The selected candidate will be provided with a transition plan outlining the move from their current role into the Acting role. Final selection is subject to approval by Human Resources and will be coordinated by Human Resources staff.
The Air District offers the following benefits for full-time, represented and management positions:
- 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
- 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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This temporary acting assignment is available only to current Air District employees. I understand that this opportunity is being offered to meet business needs, and I acknowledge and accept the details outlined in the opportunity posting.
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