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Deputy Director, Air Pollution Control District

San Diego County
Post Date
October 24, 2025
Closing Date
November 24, 2025
Salary
$170,000 to $190,000 Annually plus excellent benefits package
Description





The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) invites your interest for its Deputy Director position.

Deputy Director, Air Pollution Control District

Salary: $170,000 to $190,000 per year plus excellent benefits

This exceptional executive position will be a strategist and innovator who strives for continuous improvement. The selected candidate will assist in providing leadership and oversight over the Administrative Services and Business Support Services Divisions, as well as Information Technology for the SDAPCD. 

To view a detailed brochure outlining the duties and responsibilities of the position, go to:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hr/jobs/Deputy_Director_APCD_Final.pdf

 

IDEAL CANDDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will possess a professional history that demonstrates the following leadership competencies and attributes:

  • Provide overall leadership and oversight for all SDAPCD programs to ensure a customer service- oriented management philosophy which transcends all levels of the organization
  • Shape divisional processes, procedures, and goals that maintain and enhance our vision
  • Implement strategic and innovative operational planning that anticipates future consequences and maintain SDAPCD at the forefront of Air Quality Management
  • Stimulate and actively initiate change in the organization while carefully considering the implications and impacts of decisions across time and on others
  • Demonstrate organizational acumen and political awareness
  • Build, lead, and motivate highly-performing teams to be accountable; support multiple, concurrent and complex projects, and reach challenging goals
  • Leadership experience in engaging, embracing, and celebrating the culture, diversity, and values of the community; and knowledge of practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency
  • Strong experience in oversight of budget, fiscal, information technology, and human resources operations 

 

Apply at the following website:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5105298/deputy-director-air-pollution-control-district-25229310u?keywords=deputy%20direct&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

 


Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree AND five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification. Experience must include four years of management level experience and at least one year of supervision. A master’s degree or higher degree may substitute for a total of one year of experience and cannot be applied to the required one year of supervision.

Desirable Qualifications: Executive, Chief, or managerial experience over operations of an air pollution/air quality control agency, special district, or local government agency.