AIR QUALITY OFFICER

DESCRIPTION

(This is an at-will position.)

Salary Range: $142,844.06 - $199,981.68

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

THE TEAM

The Environmental Planning Division is a dynamic entity entrusted with the creation and management of programs focused on environmental planning, compliance, and enhancement. Aligned with our esteemed Green Port Policy, the Division is fervently committed to reducing harmful air emissions, improving water quality in the harbor, safeguarding marine wildlife, and championing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port. Our work is structured across five specialized sections: Air Quality, Water Quality, Remediation, Clean Energy, and CEQA/NEPA.

THE ROLE

Under limited oversight and reporting to the Manager of Air Quality Practices, the role of the Air Quality Officer involves overseeing a team engaged in intricate tasks associated with air quality policy development. This position assumes responsibility for long-term planning for air quality and community impact mitigation. The primary focus includes monitoring and executing the Clean Air Action Plan, ensuring strict adherence to the Clean Air Act, and compliance with relevant federal, state, and local environmental regulations within both Port and tenant facilities. The Air Quality Officer actively manages and executes air quality-related projects and programs, collaborating closely with the Manager of Air Quality Practices on strategic planning initiatives related to air quality. Additionally, the role encompasses active participation in the development and implementation of grant funding applications.

CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)

To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual inf ormation session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, @ 5:00 pm PDT via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 489 279 535# Click here to join the meeting . Please note that the PowerPoint presentation shared during the meeting will not be visible to those who call in only.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:

• Supervise staff engaged in environmental work, including training and mentoring, evaluating performance, providing coaching for performance improvement, and taking corrective action to address performance or other deficiencies.
• Oversee the implementation of the Port’s air quality and health risk reduction programs, consistent with the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), including the Annual Emissions Inventory and Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations pertaining to clean air.
• Act as the primary representative of the Port in public settings, fostering positive relationships with regulatory agencies, port industry professionals, and community partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams across various divisions to integrate environmental considerations into overall planning processes.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and South Coast Air Quality Management District.

• Participate in preparing applications to grant funding agencies and administering grant funds for port-related air emission reduction projects, including subrecipient monitoring.

• Stay abreast of legislation related to the Clean Air Act and others, and develop recommendations for Port compliance with those statutes.

• Develop mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts to air quality, greenhouse gases, and community health risks.
• Interacts with consultants, including review and approval of scopes of work and work products, and approval
• Represents the Port at public hearings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position’s duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Four or more years of recent, progressively responsible professional-level work experience in air quality compliance, with two years of direct supervisory experience.
• Must have previous experience managing projects and budgets.
• Willingness to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel to work-related events, including off-site meetings and conferences.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Required knowledge of the Clean Air Act, State mobile source regulations, and other regulations related to environmental compliance.

• This role requires knowledge of theory, principles, standards, practices, and information sources for natural resources and environmental science to comprehend and interpret environmental data and reports, as well as summarize complex technical issues verbally and non-verbally to a non-technical audience.
• It is essential that you possess the ability to establish and maintain working relationships across functional lines.

• Requires knowledge of local, state, and federal grants.

DESIRABLE:

• Port, City, public agency, or coastal environment experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of maritime, construction, government, and engineering terminology is a plus.
• Experience in contracting with and managing consultants is preferred.
• Experience working for or with regulatory agencies, environmental organizations, or industry is helpful.
• Grant writing experience is desirable

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/.

The final filing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, May 27, 2025, @ 11:59 pm PDT.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume with your application in PDF format. Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

Individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a work-related assessment to evaluate candidate qualifications further. First-round virtual pre-recorded video and second-round panel interview are tentatively scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025 (virtual) and Wednesday, June 25, 2025 (in-person). Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on completing a comprehensive background check.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

THE BENEFITS:

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $142,844.06 - $199,981.68 (placement depends on qualifications). An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes:

• Auto Allowance - $450.00 per month
• Executive Leave - 40 hours per year.
• Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS, and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
• Pay for Performance - Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation - The City matches up to 2% of the base salary for all qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
• Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation - Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.
• Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days for the death or critical illness of an immediate family member.
• Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness - As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 college savings plan - The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution.

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

• Department Head $650.00
• Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
• Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
• Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan:Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

• Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
• Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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