DESCRIPTION

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 $194 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for more than 90 percent of Long Beach shipments, with the top trading partners being China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan. Port-related international trade has wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.
 
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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING DIVISION
The Environmental Planning Division is responsible for creating and managing programs related to environmental compliance and enhancement.  Guided by our award-winning Green Port Policy, it is dedicated to reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife and implementing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port.  It is divided into five sections: Air Quality, Water Quality, Remediation, Sustainability, and CEQA/NEPA.

Under general supervision, and reporting to the Assistant Director of Environmental Planning, the Manager of Air Quality Practices is responsible for managing work on complex tasks related to air and environmental justice policy development, long-term air quality and community impact mitigation planning, monitoring and implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan and zero emission initiatives, obtaining and overseeing the implementation of grants, and ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act and/or applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations at Port and tenant facilities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The preferred candidate for this position should be a demonstrated leader who has successful experience managing projects and budgets. The successful candidate is expected to have an effective management style by being a strategic thinker and implementer. S/he must be able to summarize complex technical issues verbally and in writing to a non-technical audience. S/he must understand the Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental compliance as well as having knowledge of theory, principles, standards, practices and information sources for natural resources and environmental science.
 
S/he must be an individual with exceptional verbal and written communication skills who can work effectively with City attorneys, customers, tenants, consultants, regulatory agencies, academic institutions, environmental groups, outside vendors, and staff from other City Departments. S/he must be confident in corresponding with internal and external Port customers.
 

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 

• Manages development and implementation of Port environmental policies and programs related to air quality, health risk to the local community, greenhouse gases, and environmental justice.
• Oversees the preparation of applications to grant funding agencies and administration of grant funds for port-related air emission reduction projects.
• Manages staff in performing daily responsibilities; interviews and recommends employees for hire; trains, coaches and mentors staff; evaluates employee performance, prepares annual performance reviews and provides coaching for performance improvement; takes appropriate disciplinary action.
• Oversees and administers the implementation of the Port's air quality and health risk reduction programs, consistent with the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), and collaborates with Port of Los Angeles counterparts.
• Oversees and administers implementation of the Community Grant Program.
• Provides management level oversight of air quality measurement programs, including the Annual Emissions Inventory and Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program.
• Oversees coordination with regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board and South Coast Air Quality Management District.
• Makes presentations to the Board on air quality, greenhouse gas, and environmental justice policy, program or project updates and recommended actions.
• Develops mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts to air quality, greenhouse gases and community health risk.
• Represents the Port and performs manager level coordination and negotiation with local, state and federal environmental agencies, environmental organizations and other stakeholders.