The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.
 
The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
 
The District is conducting an open recruitment for the position of Manager in the Finance Office. There are two (2) vacancies. These are full-time, management positions. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Finance Office is responsible for maintaining the fiscal stewardship and financial accountability of the District. These responsibilities include accounting activities, financial audits and reporting, vendor payments, receipt of permit fees, asset management and maintenance of the District’s financial system.  The office is also responsible for the development of the District’s annual budget and annual cost recovery analysis, the fiscal maintenance and financial reporting of all federal and state grants. 

Under administrative direction, the position(s) direct, plan, organize, and administer the activities related to the operations of the Finance Office’s financial programs or defined functional area; including performing advance governmental accounting work, supervising professional, technical and/or support staff, developing and implementing financial planning and budgeting procedures and to evaluate, develop and implement accounting systems and procedures. To also provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Director.

DEFINITION
 
Under administrative direction, performs mid-level management duties with responsibility for a section, program or defined functional area; and performs related work as assigned. Incumbents in these positions 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/or additional resources.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents in this class assume responsibility for one or more section(s), programs or functional areas. Incumbents make decisions which typically involve program planning and directing, as well as, organizing new and future resource needs.

Manager is distinguished from Director/Officer in that the latter has overall managerial responsibility for multiple sections or functional areas of a division. This class is further distinguished from Assistant Manager in that the latter has responsibility for one or more programs or functional areas and responsibility overseeing complex, diverse programs or services.

Examples of Duties for this Position

(Illustrative Only)

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 and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs.

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 reports and 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 District.

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

Represents the District and assists the Director/Officer as assigned.

How to Apply: 

Submit your application through our application tracking system, linked below.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd/jobs/3360656/manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application and chronological resume by 5:00 p.m. on January 28, 2022. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes may be included, but not in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, 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 or returned. Applicants submitting paper applications must also complete an official BAAQMD application. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mails will not be accepted.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a job-related field and four (4) years of professional level work experience preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education and experience.

Desired Qualifications
Government accounting and budgeting experience in highly desirable.