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Program Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as public administration, social work, or business management. Employers in healthcare, nonprofit, and government contracting sectors file LCAs regularly for this occupation. Use Migrate Mate to find Program Supervisor openings at verified H-1B visa sponsors.
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This is a transfer opportunity, open only to current South Coast AQMD employees, and is expected to result in a transfer list from which current and future Program Supervisor vacancies may be filled.
Please note that a transfer application, once accepted, is active for six calendar months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To view the classification specification, click the link here.
- Supervises a professional staff unit; and plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff, prepares performance appraisals, and provides technical and administrative supervision, support, coaching, and guidance, as necessary.
- Oversees and participates in the planning, organization, and development of complex projects and programs for evaluating, maintaining, and updating the Air Quality Management Plan and for developing rules and regulations.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of evaluations, analyses, and other forms of quantitative assessment of air quality data; prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, scientific papers, and other written documents; reviews and edits materials prepared by team members; and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and projects in progress and redirects or modifies them as necessary in order to achieve South Coast AQMD goals.
- Develops and modifies computer software, as required, for carrying out work on projects and programs; and conceptualizes research models by synthesizing or modifying concepts and approaches from the mathematical, statistical, and physical sciences.
- Assists in the coordination of investigative projects concerned with the measurement and analysis of air quality or emission inventories and in the determination of emission reduction and source performance standards, working with engineering, source testing, and other technical personnel.
- May conduct workshops and meetings or provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
- Reviews and reports on research papers and technical literature pertinent to air quality planning, emissions, control, and rule development.
- Reviews legislation and provides technical assistance and expertise in preparation of briefs and testimony for legal proceedings affecting South Coast AQMD.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
- Must currently be in the Program Supervisor classification.
OR
- To transfer to a new class title, your current classification must have the exact same pay and you must complete the application demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the new class.
Please note: To transfer, an employee must have passed probation (12-month initial probation or 6-month promotional probation).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending on the particular functions of the assigned unit.
Experience: Four years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience which would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the job announcement for the position to which assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF: A specific discipline such as chemistry, economics, environmental planning or related field, with emphasis on its relationship to air quality planning and rule development; the principles, methods, and procedures of environmental review, planning and rule development; the provisions of the Clean Air Act; federal and State regulations regarding air quality and air pollution control; research methods and techniques; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; research methods and techniques; statistical and computer software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; computer programming; and principles and practices of supervision.
SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Compile and analyze technical data; direct and evaluate comprehensive planning and research studies; understand and interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations; understand and apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare and present concise, logical reports of a technical nature; establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work; plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; and make effective public presentations.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
Monthly Benefit Allotment
$2,022, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 days of continuous service. Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans.
Medical Health Plans
Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)
Blue Shield HMO
Kaiser HMO
Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)
Dental Plans
Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits)
Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only)
DeltaCare (PMI) Dental
Vision Plan
EyeMed – Optional
Life Insurance
$10,000 Term Life Insurance
(Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP is available to all employees and their families at no cost. EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Optional
Section 125
Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)
Work Schedule
Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday
Vacation
80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years
Holidays
13 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave
100 hours per year
Other Leaves
Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year
Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum). South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar up to $300 per year for the regular plan.
Retirement
2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.
2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.
Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security.
01/01/2026
SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW
This is a transfer opportunity, open only to current South Coast AQMD employees, and is expected to result in a transfer list from which current and future Program Supervisor vacancies may be filled.
Please note that a transfer application, once accepted, is active for six calendar months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To view the classification specification, click the link here.
- Supervises a professional staff unit; and plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff, prepares performance appraisals, and provides technical and administrative supervision, support, coaching, and guidance, as necessary.
- Oversees and participates in the planning, organization, and development of complex projects and programs for evaluating, maintaining, and updating the Air Quality Management Plan and for developing rules and regulations.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of evaluations, analyses, and other forms of quantitative assessment of air quality data; prepares and supervises the preparation of reports, scientific papers, and other written documents; reviews and edits materials prepared by team members; and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and projects in progress and redirects or modifies them as necessary in order to achieve South Coast AQMD goals.
- Develops and modifies computer software, as required, for carrying out work on projects and programs; and conceptualizes research models by synthesizing or modifying concepts and approaches from the mathematical, statistical, and physical sciences.
- Assists in the coordination of investigative projects concerned with the measurement and analysis of air quality or emission inventories and in the determination of emission reduction and source performance standards, working with engineering, source testing, and other technical personnel.
- May conduct workshops and meetings or provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
- Reviews and reports on research papers and technical literature pertinent to air quality planning, emissions, control, and rule development.
- Reviews legislation and provides technical assistance and expertise in preparation of briefs and testimony for legal proceedings affecting South Coast AQMD.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
- Must currently be in the Program Supervisor classification.
OR
- To transfer to a new class title, your current classification must have the exact same pay and you must complete the application demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the new class.
Please note: To transfer, an employee must have passed probation (12-month initial probation or 6-month promotional probation).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending on the particular functions of the assigned unit.
Experience: Four years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience which would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the job announcement for the position to which assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF: A specific discipline such as chemistry, economics, environmental planning or related field, with emphasis on its relationship to air quality planning and rule development; the principles, methods, and procedures of environmental review, planning and rule development; the provisions of the Clean Air Act; federal and State regulations regarding air quality and air pollution control; research methods and techniques; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; research methods and techniques; statistical and computer software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; computer programming; and principles and practices of supervision.
SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Compile and analyze technical data; direct and evaluate comprehensive planning and research studies; understand and interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations; understand and apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare and present concise, logical reports of a technical nature; establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work; plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; and make effective public presentations.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
Monthly Benefit Allotment
$2,022, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 days of continuous service. Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans.
Medical Health Plans
Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)
Blue Shield HMO
Kaiser HMO
Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)
Dental Plans
Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits)
Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only)
DeltaCare (PMI) Dental
Vision Plan
EyeMed – Optional
Life Insurance
$10,000 Term Life Insurance
(Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP is available to all employees and their families at no cost. EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Optional
Section 125
Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)
Work Schedule
Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday
Vacation
80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years
Holidays
13 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave
100 hours per year
Other Leaves
Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness
Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year
Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum). South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar up to $300 per year for the regular plan.
Retirement
2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.
2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan – Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established.
Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security.
01/01/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Program Supervisor
Map your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Program Supervisor duties. A social work or public administration degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree may need a detailed credential evaluation letter from a NACES-member evaluator to survive an RFE.
Target LCA-active employers in your sector
Pull the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have certified LCAs for Program Supervisor or related SOC codes in your target location. Government contractors and federally funded nonprofits file consistently and are worth prioritizing in your search on Migrate Mate.
Verify the specialty occupation argument early
Program Supervisor sits in a gray zone for USCIS specialty occupation review. Confirm the job posting requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. A generic 'bachelor's preferred' posting weakens the H-1B petition and invites an RFE.
Negotiate filing fees into your offer
USCIS filing fees for the I-129 are legally the employer's responsibility and cannot be passed to you. Raise this in the offer stage, not after signing, so both sides understand who covers premium processing if timelines are tight.
Check O*NET before your interview
Review the O*NET occupation profile for Program Supervisor to internalize the official duties and required knowledge areas. Interviewers at H-1B-sponsoring employers often assess whether your background aligns with the DOL-defined role, which directly affects how they structure the LCA.
File early if your status is expiring
If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, your employer must file the I-129 with enough lead time to avoid a gap. USCIS recommends filing at least six months before your authorized stay ends, and premium processing can cut the adjudication window to roughly 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Program Supervisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the job normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. A Program Supervisor role in healthcare administration, social services, or public policy typically qualifies when the job description ties duties to a specific discipline. Vague postings that accept any bachelor's degree are the most common reason petitions for this title face RFEs.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Program Supervisor positions?
Government contractors, federally funded nonprofits, healthcare systems, and public health organizations file LCAs for Program Supervisor roles with regularity. These employers operate under compliance frameworks that make structured H-1B sponsorship a normal part of hiring. You can filter by industry and verified LCA history on Migrate Mate to focus your applications on employers already set up to sponsor.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Program Supervisor role if I have a three-year bachelor's degree?
A three-year degree from certain countries, particularly India and Australia, can satisfy the U.S. bachelor's equivalency requirement, but it's not automatic. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's in the relevant field. A credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency documenting the equivalency is standard practice and should be prepared before the employer files the I-129.
What happens to my H-1B if my Program Supervisor role is restructured or my title changes?
A material change in job duties, location, or reporting structure typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the change takes effect. A title change alone may not trigger an amendment, but if the core duties shift significantly, USCIS expects a new filing. Staying in the same metro area with similar duties generally does not require a new LCA, but a site change to a different city does.
How does prevailing wage work for Program Supervisor H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify through the DOL Labor Condition Application that your salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the Program Supervisor SOC code in your specific work location. Prevailing wage is set at either Level I, II, III, or IV depending on your experience and the role's complexity. You can look up the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations to confirm the offer is LCA-compliant.