Bay Area Air Quality Management District

About the Position The Advanced Projects Advisor leads and works with staff in the Assessment, Inventory, and Modeling (AIM) Division and other Divisions at the District to design, create, and evaluate air pollution emissions inventories and exposures using data processing and analysis tools (primarily R and Python). The Advanced Projects Advisor works with other District staff to develop methods to integrate emissions estimates into modeling systems processing streams and to extract air pollution measurements for emissions and modeling evaluation purposes. This position will lead in developing emissions estimates for complex categories, creating and reviewing programming scripts to streamline database queries, and conduct air dispersion and health risk analysis for community-scale exposure assessment. The position coordinates with other District staff to advance agency objectives to improve air quality and promote equity and inclusivity. Definition Under direction, provides a variety of technical and administrative support to the District; conducts specialized studies and projects; serves as the District's liaison with other agencies; performs related work as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics This specialized class performs complex technical and administrative work in a variety of areas for the District. Assignments tend to be project oriented and require significant independent action and judgment. Incumbents may represent the District in strategic situations and speak with the authority of the District, when so assigned. Supervision of others may or may not be assigned to this classification. This class is distinguished from Senior Advanced Projects Advisor in that the latter has managerial responsibilities . Examples of Duties for this Position (Illustrative Only)   Conducts complex and specialized studies involving technical, administrative and policy matters, often sometimes of a confidential or sensitive nature; prepares and presents reports of findings; develops policies, procedures and issue statements and papers as assigned. Provides assistance to the District and its executive and management staff in technical and administrative matters. Represents the District with industry, governmental agencies, the legislature, regulatory agencies and the public for a variety of purposes; speaks with the authority of the District when so assigned. Prepares requests for proposals and monitors contractors' activities. Tracks, reviews and analyzes current and proposed policies, regulations and legislation; notifies the District of significant activities and implications. Writes, compiles and coordinates a variety of technical and administrative reports. Analyzes concepts, technological developments and industrial procedures related to air quality control and recommends courses of action.

Examples of Duties for this Position Reviews, analyzes, and administers a variety of grants, contracts, and other agreements in support of District activities; monitors expenditures and charges against agreements; prepares fiscal status reports for management and prepares cost analyses. Coordinates and facilitates workshops, meetings, and trainings on the technical application and interpretation of District programs, regulations and rules; makes presentations and develops supporting technical materials. Prepares and presents staff reports to the District's Board of Directors, and/or sub-committees; conducts research and prepares and presents reports as assigned.   Provides routine outreach and communication on behalf of the District with industry, the public and other agencies to obtain and disseminate technical and operational information.   Prepares and responds to correspondence directed toward public and private organizations relative to programs; responds to oral and written requests for information about programs.

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!   The Bay Area Air Quality Management 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 our commitment to 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 understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both 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 currently accepting applications for the position of  Air Quality   Specialist  I/II  in the   Rules and Strategic Policy  Division .  This is an open recruitment for two (2) full-time, limited-term contract positions.   Both positions are for a 3-year term.   This is a Limited Term Contract Employee (LTCE) Position.  LTCE positions are funded by grants or other designated funds which are not part of the Air District’s ongoing general fund budget.  LTCE positions are subject to individual employment contracts and are limited to the duration of their funding source.  Regular employees have the right to apply for an LTCE position.   However, LTCE positions are not subject to the terms of the Employee Association MOU, and LTCE employees serve on an at-will basis.     About You in the Position Are you interested in reducing air pollution and improving health outcomes in the most impacted and overburdened communities in the Bay Area? Are you motivated to develop and implement plans, projects and policies that address air pollution injustices and inequities?   The Assembly Bill 617 Air Quality Specialist I/II will work closely with professional and technical staff to perform research and analyses aimed at developing regulations to control air pollutants that contribute to localized air quality impacts in overburdened communities.  You will review and draft regulatory language; develop cost effectiveness calculations, analyze emissions inventories to determine baseline emissions and reduction estimates; work closely with the Community Engagement and Planning Section staff to strengthen partnerships with key community stakeholders; and perform related work as assigned. To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player, have strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work with people of varied backgrounds and perspectives, including low-income communities of color and communities overburdened by air pollution.   Assembly Bill 617 Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) was signed into law alongside Assembly Bill 398 which extended California’s cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions. AB 617 addresses environmental justice concerns regarding the extension of the cap-and-trade program by requiring the California Air Resources Board, with input from community groups, air districts and others, to select locations around the state to prepare community-led plans to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Communities can also be selected to prepare community-led monitoring plans. The primary requirement for community selection is a demonstrated high cumulative exposure burden to air pollution and associated health disparities. In the Bay Area, and around the state, these communities are often low-income communities of color. In 2017, West Oakland and Richmond were selected as the first communities to participate in the AB 617 program. Since then, East Oakland and Bayview Hunters Point/Southeast San Francisco communities have been added to the program. The Air District works closely with these communities to both develop and implement emission reduction and monitoring plans. Examples of Duties for this Position (Illustrative Only) Reviews and develops draft regulatory language. Develops and implements cost effectiveness and incremental cost effectiveness calculations for a wide variety of sources in industries with a variety of control options. Coordinates and works closely with internal and external professional and technical staff and perform complex scientific research and engineering evaluation for developing regulations to control air pollutants (including those contributing to climate change and contributing to localized air quality impacts in overburdened communities). Works closely with internal and external professional and technical staff to perform and review economic analyses and environmental analyses. Analyzes and develops emissions inventories to determine baseline emissions and reduction estimates for rules under development. Engages and interacts with external stakeholders such as affected industry representatives, community advocates and residents, other governmental staff members, and technical experts. Works closely with other Air District divisions to enhance engagement and strengthen partnerships with key community stakeholders.