Software Development Manager

Under the general direction of the Director of Enterprise Technology Services, the incumbent is responsible for managing the in-house Software Development Team and all its functions and projects. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of project management, agile software development principles, and best practices and have the expertise to successfully manage not only day to day agile development but a portfolio of multiple complex software development efforts simultaneously in cooperation with other technology teams and business partners.

Key responsibilities include formulating and implementing software development strategies; developing and managing contracts, budgets, and procurements; hiring, training, and mentoring staff; creating and implementing/improving operational support processes; and creating and sustaining meaningful and positive customer interactions. The Software Development Manager is responsible for effective leadership of software development, DevOps, management, policy development and maintenance, and delivery of all assigned software development services.

Responsibilities include overseeing the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications. The role involves managing software development projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards, and implementing efficient testing, and DevOps processes through assistant managers. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for code quality assurance, version control, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD),and the seamless integration of new features and updates. Given the dependencies between these systems and the services offered by the organization across various lines of business and internal technology teams, the Software Development team provides critical support to the success of the organization and its mission by ensuring efficient, collaborative, and strategic use of software development services offered by the Information Services Division.

Receives and collaborates to prioritize requests for computer applications development and directs the development and implementation processes.

Continually analyzes the agile software development process to continual improve efficiency and reduce re-work.

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Managed Software Development section.

Resolves service complaints received from user departments and implements corrective action with staff; monitors operating condition of Air District's information systems to assure efficiency.

Organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff and provides for their technical and professional development.

Confers with District management regarding information systems services requested and delivered; develops long and short-range plans, including hardware and software upgrades.

Conducts or directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports regarding department activities.

Coordinates and directs the preparation of requests for proposal and contracts for technology services; orders and approves payment for computer equipment and/or services.

Monitors developments and legislation related to information systems matters; evaluates their impact upon District operations and recommends and implements equipment, policy and procedural improvements.

Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.

Analyzes issues, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding technical and policy issues to the Board and various committees and other groups.

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.

Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Supplemental Questions Instructions:

Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.

Please limit your responses to one page per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.

Selection Criteria:

Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.