Senior Staff Specialist

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 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 conducting open recruitment for the position of Senior Staff Specialist in the Community Investments Office. This is an open recruitment for two (2) fulltime, Limited-term contract employment positions for the term of two years funded by Community Benefit Funds.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS OFFICE

The Community Investments Office represents a transformative approach to community investment, ensuring that financial resources-particularly those derived from the Community Benefits Penalty Funds Policy-are reinvested into meaningful, community-driven solutions. By turning penalties into progress, the office helps mitigate harm caused by polluters and fosters funding opportunities that enhance public health, environmental quality, economic opportunity, and community well-being. Through transparent decision-making, the office builds trust, promotes collaboration, and delivers measurable outcomes aligned with community priorities.

Examples of Duties for this Position:

(Illustrative Only)

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; advises contractors and management regarding issues involving contract administration and interpretation; and prepares cost analyses.

Calculates emissions reductions, analyzes cost-effectiveness, assesses emissions inventories and performs other technical work within the context of mobile sources and incentives, contracts, business services, finance, budget, and facility management; reviews and summarizes data, prepares special and periodic reports.

Leads internal and external audits for programs and assists in physical inspections to ensure compliance with program requirements; prepares and presents staff reports to the District's Board of Directors, and/or sub-committees.

Provides lead direction, training and work review to technical and support staff, prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.

Provides lead direction in the development of policies and guidelines for assigned programs.

Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs); prepares contract documents and other agreements using standard District procedures; and reviews contract terms and conditions.

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.

Provides input into selection decisions and performance evaluations and provides for technical development and training.

Researches technical feasibility and control proposals for new or revised programs; develops and applies quality control and assurance measures to ensure the effectiveness of programs and appropriate application of methods in accordance with District policies, rules, and regulations.

Maintains computer databases and program records.

Conducts research and prepares and presents reports as assigned.

Independently 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;

Explains and interprets technical policies, rules and regulations regarding programs; gathers and prepares background information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and four years of professional analytical experience, including developing and administering programs.

Some positions may require more specialized education, training and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt to the audience.
• Professionalism and good judgement in representing an agency/company with external stakeholders including the public, public agencies, businesses, and/or community-based organizations.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge and/or learning agility with respect to state or other incentive programs, mobile sources of air pollution, zero-emission technology and infrastructure, heavy-duty equipment operations at Bay Area ports and other industrial hubs, and/or impacts of air quality regulatory actions on industry.
• Bilingual proficiency in one or more languages commonly spoken in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Other desired experience includes grant program development, project management, team leadership, and developing RFP/RFQs and contracts with vendors, as well as understanding and interpreting laws, guidelines, policies, procedures, regulations, and other guidance.

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 08, 2025. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobsto apply.

Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, 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 or returned.

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 Office 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 one page (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 District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.