APCD Clean Air Ambassador - Extra Help

Job Description

Description

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District was formed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors in 1968, in response to the County's first air pollution study and is classified as a Special District.

Under supervision of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Public Information Officer, the Clean Air Ambassador assists with departmental goals and objectives by providing technical, administrative, and clerical support across a variety of projects. The role primarily performs a wide variety of duties that support the overall success of departmental initiatives to help present lessons on air quality to elementary school students. This position may contribute to problem-solving efforts, coordinate project activities, track progress against timelines, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.

Open to currently enrolled college or university students, the ideal candidate will have some prior experience working with elementary school-aged children in educational or program-based settings; and demonstrated experience or interest in teaching and environmental education, including a basic understanding of air quality concepts.

Please note that Extra Help employees are not regular county employees and are not eligible for county benefits. Additionally, extra help employees are limited to working a maximum of 720 hours per fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30.

PAYROLL TITLE AND APPROXIMATE SALARY
Technical Specialist II-PI: $23.00 - $32.11 Hourly

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, Public Information Office

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Opening Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Co-presents and provides engaging hands-on, and interactive lessons in elementary school classrooms with fellow Ambassadors, ensuring activities are delivered clearly, collaboratively, and in alignment with program learning objectives.
• Attends program meetings to review expectations, presentation materials, and lesson plans.
• Assists with preparation and organization of all materials needed for each lesson by following guidelines and instructions provided. After each session, the role is responsible for breaking down the workspace and properly storing equipment.
• Communicates with classroom teachers to coordinate and schedule classroom visits.
• Submits clear, timely reports summarizing classroom presentation experiences.
• Assists at VCAPCD outreach booths during community events, such as Earth Day school events, science assembles or other school garden or outdoor learning program activities, when available.
• Requests and collects lesson evaluations from classroom teachers following presentations.
• Conducts targeted outreach to encourage teacher participation throughout Ventura County.
• Follows safety procedures to ensure a secure environment and report any safety concerns or incidents in accordance with departmental policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience or education which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of: basic principles related to education, communication, or environmental studies; techniques for gathering, evaluation, and sharing information; effective communication and interviewing methods; and basic record-keeping practices.

Ability to: collect, organize, and evaluate information; read and understand forms, instructions, and technical materials; interact comfortably and communicate clearly and professionally with staff, teachers, students, and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; use common office equipment and digital tools; access and utilize community resources; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, educators, and community members.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing and able to travel to schools throughout Ventura County
• Be consistently available for classroom visits on weekday mornings and/or early afternoons

DESIRED

• Current part-time or full-time enrollment status towards a related program/degree at a community college or university; may require proof of enrollment
• Interest in and enthusiasm for teaching and/or environmental education, including basic air quality concepts
• Previous experience working with elementary school-aged children
• English-Spanish bilingual skills

Physical Demands
Work may take place in an office, classroom, or outdoor environment, depending on the outreach activity. Duties may involve light to moderate physical tasks, including setting up and transporting materials. The position may require standing, walking and moving between classrooms or event locations.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 11, 2026.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at hr.venturacounty.gov . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100%: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, Temporary, and Fixed-Term vacancies within the Air Pollution Control District. There is currently three (3) extra help positions within the APCD Office.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position. Additional school-related background or clearance requirements may be necessary depending on assigned outreach activities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this recruitment, please contact Deanna Weik by email at deanna@vcapcd.orgor by telephone at (805) 918-0590.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific