SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW

This is a promotional recruitment, open only to current South Coast AQMD employees, and is expected to result in an eligible list from which current and future Senior Enforcement Manager vacancies may be filled, in any unit within the Office of Compliance & Enforcement, during the 6-month life of the list.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

There is currently a vacant Senior Enforcement Manager position approved to be filled in the Toxics & Waste Management Team of the Office of Compliance & Enforcement (OCE), reporting to Assistant Deputy Executive Officer Victor Yip.

The Senior Enforcement Manager is responsible for daily administration of a major subdivision of OCE. Positions in this class require highly specialized knowledge of air pollution control principles and strategies in at least one of the following areas: commercial/industrial operations; toxics/waste management; refinery/energy operations; service station operations; and/or the Title V and RECLAIM programs.  Senior Enforcement Manager positions also require in-depth knowledge of air quality rules and regulations, the ability to effectively implement South Coast AQMD policies and procedures, and the skills necessary to design, coordinate, and direct major projects or studies. Senior Enforcement Managers oversee a large number of staff – including field inspectors, supervising inspectors, air quality analysis and compliance supervisors, air quality and/or staff specialists, and clerical support staff – performing a wide variety of inspection and administrative program duties designed to ensure implementation of enforcement goals and objectives.

Specific duties for the current vacancy in the Toxics & Waste Management Team include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Overseeing inspections of landfills, chrome plating facilities, wastewater treatment plants, renovation and demolition projects, Rule 1466 clean-up sites, and other sources of toxic air contaminants; 
• Coordinating field activities in response to emergencies and other incidents relating to toxic releases and/or facilities; 
• Representing South Coast AQMD at landfill and solid waste-related community meetings; and
• Participating in rule-making meetings relating to Toxics facilities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The general Example of Duties for this classification are highlighted below, for full description of duties please refer to this link here.

• Organizes and directs the enforcement activities of a branch engaged in the inspection of commercial and industrial equipment, material, and processes in determining compliance with South Coast AQMD regulations and rules, State Health and Safety codes, and federal laws and regulations.

• Manages and establishes program objectives and goals for the branch in order to meet the overall division goals by prioritizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the daily technical and administrative activities of the branch.

• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate staff responsible for section and office enforcement activities and evaluates training needs; directs the completion of special assignments and projects, workload statistics, and reports; adjusts priorities of the sections offices in order to improve the reliability, efficiency, and productivity of enforcement resources.

• Evaluates and prepares performance evaluations on subordinate supervisory personnel. Reviews and approves performance evaluations prepared by supervisory personnel. Provides guidance on employee performance and disciplinary matters and undertakes the major performance and disciplinary problems.

• Assists the Deputy Executive Officer and Assistant Deputy Executive Officer in preparing responses and providing information on enforcement actions and activities.

• Coordinates and supervises the preparation of all monthly and quarterly technical reports required by South Coast AQMD or by law; develops the report outlines, schedules deadline completion dates, reviews for accuracy and format, assures that all legal specifications are met and makes recommendations on substantive aspects of the reports.

• Reviews proposed ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations for enforceability and recommends their adoption, enactment or amendment.

• Develops and coordinates standardized policies and procedures in application of the rules, with other Division managers to ensure consistency of rules application.

• Meets with other governmental agencies, industry representatives, and environmental organizations; and represents South Coast AQMD at public meetings and hearings involving South Coast AQMD rules and regulations and emergency situations such as chemical or toxic spills.

• Attends and participates in meetings with branch, division, and South Coast AQMD personnel involving enforcement activities.

• Participates in the development of rules impacting the inspection of commercial and industrial equipment, materials, and processes.

• May act as liaison with the Hearing Board; ensures that both, Chief Prosecutor and South Coast AQMD Counsel staff, are thoroughly briefed on all aspects of cases under review; and may appear and provide testimony in court or before civil and administrative hearings.

• Reviews recommendations for prosecution of violations and analyzes cases for adherence to proper procedures.

• Assists in the preparation of the division's budget; reviews and approves expenditures.

• May act for the Deputy Executive Officer and/or Assistant Deputy Executive Officer in their absence.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will also possess: 

 

• Extensive experience supervising field enforcement staff and activities for commercial/industrial operations, toxics/waste management facilities, refinery/energy operations, service station operations, the Title V and RECLAIM programs, and other programs that involve accomplishing compliance goals through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze compliance problems and identify, recommend, and implement innovative and effective solutions.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and establish a credible presence when representing South Coast AQMD's programs and policies.
• Ability to prepare concise, easily understandable, and accurate technical reports, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing with elected officials, community members, and regulated businesses.
• Ability to speak and make presentations at official meetings attended by elected officials, Board Members, public and private sector representatives, community members, and the general public.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and experience which would demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage and direct a technical enforcement program; knowledge of chemical and engineering principles; petroleum and chemical processing, electronic and mechanical operations of air monitoring equipment and commercial and industrial plants; technical methods and applications involved in the testing and analysis of sources of air contaminants; familiarity with local, state, and federal laws relating to air pollution matters.

Ability to manage, schedule, coordinate, and evaluate the work of personnel through subordinate supervisors; provide innovative solutions to technical problems, such as the applications or enforceability of rules and regulations; develop policies and procedures; communicate effectively with all levels of management both orally and in writing; represent South Coast AQMD at public meetings and hearings; resolve sensitive problems involving the public and private agency representatives.

Evidence of the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be demonstrated in part, by graduation from an accredited college or university, with a major in chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related field, and two years of experience in supervising professional and technical staff involved in environmental or air pollution analysis, or two years of experience equivalent to the Supervising Air Quality Inspector class or above.

A master's degree in engineering, chemistry or a related field may substitute for some managerial, administrative or direct supervisory experience.

LICENSE:  Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

1. A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question.
3. If not already on file, a copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application (Unofficial transcripts are accepted at time of application. Original transcripts will be required later on in the process as detailed in the "Educational Requirements" link on South Coast AQMD's Careers webpage).

Job application must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Application packets, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to the next step in the process, which is expected to be a qualifying interview or application screening assessment. (Please note that some assessments may be conducted remotely).

Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advanced to the next step. (Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.)

Following the assessment, an unranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-month life of the list.

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. 

South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step.

Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to any test dates.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800.

Benefits

MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW

 

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

 

Monthly Benefit Allotment

$2,060.00 to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 days of continuous service.  Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans. 

 

Medical Health Plans

Blue Shield PPO

Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)

Blue Shield HMO

Kaiser HMO

Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)

 

Dental Plans

Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits)

Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only)

DeltaCare (PMI) Dental

 

Vision Plan

EyeMed – Optional

 

Life Insurance

$5,000 Term Life Insurance

(Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary)

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP benefits are available to all employees and their families at no cost.  EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues. Services include: confidential therapy, 24-hour crisis help and online peer support groups. 

 

Term Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

$50,000 coverage paid by South Coast AQMD

(Additional optional coverage paid by you)

 

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Paid by South Coast AQMD

 

Employee-Paid Long-Term Care Plan

Optional

 

Section 125

Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)

 

Work Schedule

Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday

 

Vacation

80 hours per year, increasing to 120 in years two through five

 

Holidays

13 paid holidays per year

 

Sick Leave

100 hours per year

 

Other Leaves

Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness

 

Professional Licenses & Memberships

Reimbursed up to $300 per year; $478 for attorney bar dues

 

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Reimbursed up to $300 per year towards the cost of wellness initiatives

 

Salary Continuation Plan

Eligible after one year of service

 

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year

 

Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)

South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to $8,800.  South Coast AQMD matching contribution will be paid to your 401(a) plan. 

 

Retirement

2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.
 

2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.

 

Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security.

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Supplemental Questions

01

Describe your experience supervising staff, assigning tasks, and working with outside entities, and the factors that you consider essential in leading staff to accomplish program goals.

02

Describe your experience enforcing and ensuring compliance with a South Coast AQMD rule that has an associated state or federal regulation. Include specific examples of challenges that were encountered and the outcome achieved.

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

South Coast Air Quality Management District

Address

21865 Copley Drive








Diamond Bar, California, 91765

Phone

909-396-2800

Website

http://www.aqmd.gov