Supervising Systems Analyst; IT Operations and DevOps Supervisor

About the Bay Area Air District

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate! Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.

The Air 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.

At the Air District, we take pride in fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work‑life balance, we support our employees' well‑being inside and outside the workplace.

Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.

The Air District is seeking a Supervising Systems Analyst (IT Operations and Dev Ops Supervisor) to join the Infrastructure & Operations Section of the Information Services Division. This is an open recruitment for one full‑time, represented position.

Under the general direction of the Manager of Infrastructure & Operations, the incumbent will lead the Infrastructure & Operations Team, providing critical IT services and support to software development teams and program areas advancing air quality science and engineering. The incumbent will oversee key IT infrastructure projects, ensure operational excellence, and drive strategic initiatives to modernize the District's technology landscape.

• Lead the Infrastructure & Operations team, ensuring alignment with the District's strategic goals.
• Formulate and implement IT strategies to support software development and air quality program areas.
• Lead migration efforts to cloud‑based and hybrid infrastructure solutions while decommissioning legacy systems.
• Manage key IT services, including servers, storage, virtualisation, networking (local, wide‑area, wireless and the Air Quality Monitoring Network), cloud services (Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics), the Power Platform, collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Entra, OpenAI, chatbots), monitoring and security solutions, and disaster recovery/business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with program areas and software development teams to understand technical needs and provide tailored IT solutions.
• Develop and manage budgets, contracts, and procurements related to IT infrastructure and operations.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.
• Participate in the selection and supervision of staff, including training, performance evaluation, and goal‑setting.
• Develop and implement long‑range plans for information technology and services, including hardware and software upgrades.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, direct system installations and upgrades, and manage hardware repairs.
• Establish and maintain training programs for Air District staff.
• Assist in the development of the information systems budget relating to computer hardware and software acquisition and maintenance.

Education and Experience: Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in computer science, mathematics, or a closely related field and four years of experience in systems design and analysis, systems programming and/or data communications.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of progressively responsible, hands‑on experience in Microsoft‑focused IT infrastructure operations, including front‑line support, second‑level escalations, troubleshooting, and mentoring.
• Hands‑on…