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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 Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Air Quality Technician in the Compliance and Enforcement Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1\) full\-time, represented position.
About the Position
This position is the advanced level in the air quality technician series, involving more complex administrative and technical work in the Operations section of the Compliance and Enforcement Division. The incumbent is expected to apply their technical knowledge, skills, and training to support a variety of operations, programs, and projects to improve workflow processes, provide cross training to staff and perform projects or assignments in collaboration with assigned teams. This is not considered a supervisory class in that selection, discipline, and evaluation of employees is not assigned to this level.
Definition
Under general supervision, provides lead direction and performs the more complex administrative and technical work related to enforcement program activities or transportation/air quality program activities; performs related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced level in the air quality technician series. Incumbents will provide lead direction and perform the more difficult or complex administrative and technical work related to existing enforcement programs or transportation/air quality program activities that require considerable technical knowledge and use of independent judgment. This is not considered a supervisory class in that selection, discipline and evaluation of employees is not assigned to this level.
View the full classification specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd
Hybrid Work Schedule
The Air District offers a schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve. Remote hours maybe available depending on the assignment.
About the Air District
Bay Area 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 recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision\-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.
To view more visit: About the Air District
Examples of Duties for this Position
The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.
Provides lead direction, training and technical work review for technical and support staff; prioritizes, organizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.
Composes correspondence independently; establishes and maintains detailed records and files; researches and compiles information from office files and other sources.
Performs difficult or complex technical work related to enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs and assists with special projects as assigned.
Develops and prepares procedures for technical and support staff tasks.
Provides input into hiring and promotional selection decisions.
Responds, orally and in writing to procedural, regulatory and technical questions and requests regarding specific enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs to District staff, industry, the public and other agencies.
Coordinates and performs review and verification of data entry for specified enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs; corrects or provides for the correction of errors to assure the quality and validity of data entered into and extracted from data bases.
Receives, logs and responds to telephone calls and visitors with questions about specific enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs.
Receives, logs, reviews, processes, evaluates transportation/air quality program surveys, reports, and grant applications in accordance with established procedures and in compliance with regulations.
Coordinates and monitors the processing of rules being adopted or amended.
Schedules, attends, and takes notes at public workshops.
Performs emergency notification acquisition for specific enforcement functions.
Uses software to develop and maintain a master database of names and addresses for mailing lists.
Reviews technical reports and provides recommendations.
May prepare violation notices.
Uses standard statistical methods and established computer programs to prepare summary statistics and special reports, including graphic presentations.
Compiles data and prepares periodic and special reports.
Representative Duties (by program area)Compliance and Enforcement
Conducts the more difficult and complex commercial and industrial inspections and investigations such as, but not limited to, petroleum refineries, power plants, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, toxic and hazardous materials operations and complicated industrial operations.
Coordinates and reviews the work of inspections staff involved in special projects and audits, sensitive complaint investigations and other surveillance activities.
Reviews and coordinates difficult and problematic inspections to determine and ensure the consistent technical application and interpretation of new and revised rules and regulations; develops and tests new inspection and complaint investigation methods and techniques.
Develops enforcement criteria and related inspection policies; contributes to the development and revision of rules, policies and regulations involving inspections.
Coordinates with program/project leaders in other Air District divisions, drafts new policies and procedures for various enforcement programs relating to new and updated rules and regulations.
Develops new and revises existing programs to achieve and maintain enforcement compliance.
Leads and organizes technical training for enforcement staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; conducts some aspects of new inspector training; monitors enforcement training needs for the enforcement staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
Equivalent to an associate degree in planning, environmental science, transportation, meteorology, computer science, mathematics or closely related field, and five years of experience in the administrative and technical processing of enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs.
Knowledge, Skills \& Abilities
Knowledge of:
Basic lead/supervisory principles and practices.
Policies and procedures of assigned technical programs.
Basic principles, methods and techniques of research, data analysis and statistics.
Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Basic business and data processing principles and the use of word processing and personal computer equipment.
Record\-keeping principles and procedures.
Applicable district, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Skill in:
Planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
Training others in work procedures.
Organizing, coordinating and prioritizing work activities while meeting crucial deadlines.
Learning, understanding and applying technical rules and regulations.
Maintaining accurate records and organizing, researching and maintaining office files.
Applying standard statistical methods.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, data summaries and other written and graphic documents.
Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
How to Apply \& Selection Criteria
Application Instructions
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on May 11th, 2026\. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarked, faxed, and e\-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.
Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division 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 no more than 500 words 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at (415\) 749\-4980\.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District’s policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.