Senior Air Quality Specialist; Ambient Air Quality Analysis

About the Position

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District seeks a Senior Air Quality Specialist in the Ambient Air Quality Analysis section of the Meteorology and Measurement Division. The primary objective of the Ambient Air Quality Analysis (AAQA) section is to use air monitoring and meteorological data to improve understanding of air quality in the Bay Area to support Air District programs. This goal is accomplished by designing air monitoring studies, collecting actionable community‑scale air quality data, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating results, and supporting the use of air monitoring data in other programs.

In addition to supporting District air monitoring efforts, this section provides support to community organizations developing or implementing air monitoring projects.

This Senior Air Quality Specialist will specialize in ambient air toxics monitoring study design and data analysis, support AB 617 CERP development and implementation, conduct local‑scale and source‑oriented air quality assessments, and collaborate with community members and their air quality projects.

Under direction, provides lead direction and performs the more complex assignments in the areas of inspection, investigation, air monitoring instrument and equipment operation, air quality planning, rule development, enforcement and compliance operations, and other air quality program areas; performs related work as assigned.

This is the advanced lead level in the Air Quality Specialist series. Incumbents provide lead direction and are assigned the more complex air quality program assignments that require considerable technical knowledge and use of independent judgement. Incumbents develop and provide in‑depth training and technical guidance to employees. This class is distinguished from the Supervising Air Quality Specialist in that the latter assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff.

This class is also distinguished from the Principal Air Quality Specialist in that the latter has more responsibilities for developing new programs and handling the most difficult, sensitive, novel, or critical projects.

• 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 oversight on complex regulatory audits, field investigations and studies.
• Provides input into hiring selection decisions and performance evaluations.
• Provides technical development and training.
• Coordinates and participates in the development of new programs and revision of existing programs; conducts technical research feasibility and new control proposals.
• Coordinates and participates in the development, review and approval processes for new and revised rules and regulations, policies and procedures for various programs.
• Reviews and analyzes complex cases, reports and rules for compliance with applicable guidelines; conducts inquiries, research and compiles files and other pertinent information, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to Air District programs.
• Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools.
• Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs.
• Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and climate protection reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence.
• Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings and provides consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
• Prepares and makes presentations on air quality and climate protection related programs and projects.
• Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies; provides technical expertise to Air District staff and counsel and to industry, the public and other agencies.
• Conducts meetings and workshops with a variety of legal, public and other agency officials to explain and interpret technical policies, rules and regulations regarding Air District Programs.
• Participates…