Bay Area Air District
Senior Advanced Projects Advisor
Bay Area Air District, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About the Position
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 District is accepting applications for the position of
Senior Advanced Projects Advisor
in the
Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division . This is an open recruitment for one (1) full‑time, represented position.
Ready to lead high‑impact projects that shape the future of clean air in the Bay Area? The Senior Advanced Projects Advisor will provide strategic leadership on complex technical and policy initiatives within our AIM Division. You’ll lead and advise on advanced studies, represent the Air District with partner agencies and the public, and help guide policies that address air quality, public health, and environmental equity—especially in communities most impacted by air pollution. The role has a special focus on leading exposure assessments at community, city, or regional scales and offers significant independence, visibility, and the opportunity to influence a variety of air quality planning efforts.
Definition Under direction, provides lead direction and performs the more complex specialized technical and administrative projects and studies; serves as the Air District's liaison with other agencies; performs related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the management level in this specialized class. Incumbents provide lead direction and perform the more difficult and complex technical and administrative work in a variety of areas for the Air District. Incumbents perform project‑oriented assignments requiring considerable professional knowledge and significant independent action and judgement. Incumbents may represent the Air District in strategic situations and speak with the authority of the Air District. Supervision of others may be assigned to this classification for special projects for a limited duration.
About the AIM Division The Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division prepares comprehensive emissions inventories for the Bay Area and conducts air quality modeling at both regional and community scales. AIM prepares technical assessments that evaluate equity in air pollution exposures and health impacts in support of Air District programs. AIM coordinates and implements programs to improve and report estimates of emissions of criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and climate forcing pollutants. AIM assesses emissions, modeled concentrations, and exposures of toxic air contaminants, particulate matter, ozone, and their precursors to support targeted strategies that reduce impacts of air pollution both regionally and within communities, especially those requiring action plans in accordance with Assembly Bill 617 (AB617). AIM reviews and provides guidance on environmental health risk assessments within environmental review documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Hybrid Work Schedule Remote hours may be available depending on the assignment.
Examples of Duties
Provides lead direction, training and work review to professional, technical and support staff, particularly in air pollution exposure assessment and community‑scale air quality modeling analysis.
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division.
Develops and presents technical and policy issues and recommendations to the District Board and executive management.
Represents the District with industry, the public, and other agencies on air quality engineering and related matters.
Conducts complex and specialized studies involving technical, administrative and policy matters, often confidential; prepares and presents reports of findings; develops policies and recommendations.
Assists in the preparation of the Division's budget.
Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
Tracks, reviews and analyzes current and proposed policies, regulations and legislation; notifies the District of significant activities and implications.
Education and Experience Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, engineering, business or public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience in air quality management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Administrative and managerial principles and practices, including goal setting, program and budget development, and implementation, and employee supervision.
Principles and practices of environmental engineering and regulation.
Applicable District rules and regulations and state and federal laws.
Principles and practices of public administration.
Principles and practices of effective public relations.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Principles and practices of air quality management and its technology.
Operations and functions of air quality regulatory agencies.
State and federal legislative processes.
Principles and practices of effective writing.
Skills in
Applying the AERMOD dispersion model and other tools to assess local‑scale air pollution exposure and health impact.
Planning and assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
Interpreting, explaining and applying District, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action.
Representing the District effectively in contracts with governmental and regulatory agencies, industry and the public.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations.
Selecting and motivating staff.
Application Instructions Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th, 2025. 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.
Do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaire Individuals who apply must respond to each required supplemental question. Responses will be used in accordance with selection criteria. Limit responses to no more than 500 words per question and do not reference your application or resume. Provide concise, clear, legible, complete answers 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.
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Senior Advanced Projects Advisor
in the
Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division . This is an open recruitment for one (1) full‑time, represented position.
Ready to lead high‑impact projects that shape the future of clean air in the Bay Area? The Senior Advanced Projects Advisor will provide strategic leadership on complex technical and policy initiatives within our AIM Division. You’ll lead and advise on advanced studies, represent the Air District with partner agencies and the public, and help guide policies that address air quality, public health, and environmental equity—especially in communities most impacted by air pollution. The role has a special focus on leading exposure assessments at community, city, or regional scales and offers significant independence, visibility, and the opportunity to influence a variety of air quality planning efforts.
Definition Under direction, provides lead direction and performs the more complex specialized technical and administrative projects and studies; serves as the Air District's liaison with other agencies; performs related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is the management level in this specialized class. Incumbents provide lead direction and perform the more difficult and complex technical and administrative work in a variety of areas for the Air District. Incumbents perform project‑oriented assignments requiring considerable professional knowledge and significant independent action and judgement. Incumbents may represent the Air District in strategic situations and speak with the authority of the Air District. Supervision of others may be assigned to this classification for special projects for a limited duration.
About the AIM Division The Assessment, Inventory & Modeling (AIM) Division prepares comprehensive emissions inventories for the Bay Area and conducts air quality modeling at both regional and community scales. AIM prepares technical assessments that evaluate equity in air pollution exposures and health impacts in support of Air District programs. AIM coordinates and implements programs to improve and report estimates of emissions of criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and climate forcing pollutants. AIM assesses emissions, modeled concentrations, and exposures of toxic air contaminants, particulate matter, ozone, and their precursors to support targeted strategies that reduce impacts of air pollution both regionally and within communities, especially those requiring action plans in accordance with Assembly Bill 617 (AB617). AIM reviews and provides guidance on environmental health risk assessments within environmental review documents prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Hybrid Work Schedule Remote hours may be available depending on the assignment.
Examples of Duties
Provides lead direction, training and work review to professional, technical and support staff, particularly in air pollution exposure assessment and community‑scale air quality modeling analysis.
Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division.
Develops and presents technical and policy issues and recommendations to the District Board and executive management.
Represents the District with industry, the public, and other agencies on air quality engineering and related matters.
Conducts complex and specialized studies involving technical, administrative and policy matters, often confidential; prepares and presents reports of findings; develops policies and recommendations.
Assists in the preparation of the Division's budget.
Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
Tracks, reviews and analyzes current and proposed policies, regulations and legislation; notifies the District of significant activities and implications.
Education and Experience Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, engineering, business or public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience in air quality management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Administrative and managerial principles and practices, including goal setting, program and budget development, and implementation, and employee supervision.
Principles and practices of environmental engineering and regulation.
Applicable District rules and regulations and state and federal laws.
Principles and practices of public administration.
Principles and practices of effective public relations.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Principles and practices of air quality management and its technology.
Operations and functions of air quality regulatory agencies.
State and federal legislative processes.
Principles and practices of effective writing.
Skills in
Applying the AERMOD dispersion model and other tools to assess local‑scale air pollution exposure and health impact.
Planning and assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
Interpreting, explaining and applying District, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action.
Representing the District effectively in contracts with governmental and regulatory agencies, industry and the public.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Exercising sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations.
Selecting and motivating staff.
Application Instructions Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th, 2025. 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.
Do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.
Supplemental Questionnaire Individuals who apply must respond to each required supplemental question. Responses will be used in accordance with selection criteria. Limit responses to no more than 500 words per question and do not reference your application or resume. Provide concise, clear, legible, complete answers 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.
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