Senior Air Quality Specialist (Compliance & Enforcement)
San Francisco or Richmond CABAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Air Quality Specialist (Compliance & Enforcement)
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY:
Hourly: $48.97 – $59.53
Biweekly: $3,917.78 – $4,762.08
Monthly: $8,488.51 – $10,317.84
Annually: $101,862.16 – $123,814.09
OPENING DATE: 07/23/19
CLOSING DATE: 08/05/19 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
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 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.
The Air District is currently accepting applications for Senior Air Quality Specialist in the Compliance & Enforcement Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.
The Compliance and Enforcement Division helps companies comply with air quality rules and regulations by offering education, guidance, and technical assistance. The Compliance and Enforcement Division’s inspection staff checks that companies are complying with regulations and responds to complaints. When companies do not meet air quality requirements, the division takes action in proportion to the violation.
This position will be assigned to either one of the Air District Offices located in San Francisco and Richmond:
Headquarters West
375 Beale St, Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
Headquarters East
4124 Lakeside Drive
Richmond, CA 94806
Headquarters East is currently under renovation and not expected to be available until sometime in 2020 or later.
DEFINITION
Under supervision, provides lead direction and performs the more complex technical and administrative duties in support of enforcement operations and programs within the Air District; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Air Quality Specialist is the advanced lead level in the enforcement program specialist series. Incumbents provide lead direction and are assigned the more complex enforcement program specialist assignments in such areas as rule development, program development, and training that require considerable technical knowledge and use of independent judgment. This class is distinguished from the Supervising Air Quality Specialist in that the latter assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned enforcement staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION:
Illustrative Only
Provides lead direction, training and work review to technical and support staff, prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.
Coordinates and participates in the development of new programs and revision of existing programs to achieve and maintain enforcement compliance and quality control; researches technical 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 enforcement programs.
Reviews and analyzes complex cases, reports and rules for compliance with applicable guidelines; conducts inquiries, researches and compiles files and other pertinent information, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to enforcement programs.
Interfaces with local, state and federal agencies, industry representatives and District staff to obtain and disseminate technical and operational information regarding enforcement programs.
Provides input into selection decisions and performance evaluations and provides for technical development and training.
Conducts meetings and workshops with a variety of legal, public and private agency officials to explain and interpret technical policies, rules and regulations regarding enforcement programs.
Participates in meetings, conferences, hearing boards and workshops with public and private agencies; serves on special committees and task forces relating to enforcement activities.
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about enforcement programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field and three years of experience in developing and administering environmental enforcement programs.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION CRITERIA:
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 Monday, August 5, 2019. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to 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 one page 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.
You must provide the following for each question regarding experience: The name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities.
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.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
375 Beale Street Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-749-4980
415-749-4980
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job #RS19-7/23
SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST (COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT) RS
Senior Air Quality Specialist (Compliance & Enforcement) Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Please describe your education that qualifies you for this position, and any formal training that relates to this position. Provide the area of study, degrees or certificates received, and specific application coursework.
* 2. Please describe your experience in leading, developing and administering environmental enforcement programs. Include the organization(s) where you gained the experience, dates of employment, your title(s), and examples of specific activities you performed.
* 3. Please describe your experience planning, assigning, leading and reviewing the work of others. Provide detailed examples that illustrate your role, including the number of people led and the number of months/years in that role. Include the organization(s) where you gained the experience, dates of employment, and your title(s).
* 4. Please describe your experience preparing technical reports, correspondence and other written materials. Provide detailed examples of the type of written materials prepared.
Include the organization(s) where you gained the experience, dates of employment, and your title(s).
* Required Question