Air Quality Specialist I/II

Overview 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 Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency dedicated 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 seven counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa – and portions of two others, southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace that values diversity, promotes cultural awareness, and encourages active participation and open dialogue. We prioritize employee engagement, pay equity, and a strong focus on work‑life balance. About the Position The Engineering Division administers the permitting program for equipment and operations that emit air pollutants in the Air District’s jurisdiction and provides technical support to internal and external entities with permitting issues. Key programs and projects include: Verification of emissions inventories Database development & testing, including user interfaces Data management Emissions modeling General technical support of Air District programs Vacant Positions Backup Generator and Remediation Program Manage and process permit applications from a high‑volume category. Document evaluations, meet timelines, communicate with applicants, and recommend permit decisions. Handle permit renewal tasks, maintain documentation, recommend & implement program improvements, manage data & documentation, update templates including emission calculations, provide technical support, train staff, and perform other specialized work as assigned. Title V Program Process Title V application types such as initial permits, renewals, amendments, closures, and reclassifications. Manage assigned applications, document the basis of the permit, meet timelines, communicate with applicants and Air District staff, and track the approval process. Report to government agencies, manage data, track program metrics, analyze program data, update templates, train staff, contribute to system tools, participate with rule development for Air District’s Title V rule. This position is not eligible to be fully remote. Distinguishing Characteristics Air Quality Specialist I – Journey‑level class. Incumbents perform a full range of activities with moderate difficulty and may advance to the higher‑level class after gaining experience. Air Quality Specialist II – Advanced journey‑level class. Incumbents exercise independent judgment, initiative, decision‑making, and supervise other staff. Senior Air Quality Specialist provides lead direction and is responsible for more complex work. Representative Duties (by program area) Engineering – Develop, implement, and administer permitting, registration, and emissions banking programs; evaluate permit applications and data; maintain permit data; renew permits and registrations; improve permit systems; perform job duties for rule development projects. Minimum Qualifications Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in chemistry, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, or a closely related field. Experience: Air Quality Specialist I – Two (2) years performing duties equivalent to the Air District’s Assistant Air Quality Specialist II, including air quality inspections, operating monitoring equipment, or administering air quality programs. Air Quality Specialist II – Four (4) years, of which at least two (2) years are equivalent to the Air District’s Air Quality Specialist I. Substitution: relevant training and work experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis. How to Apply & Selection Criteria Submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Resumes are encouraged but not mandatory and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; visit www.baaqmd.gov/jobs. Postmarks, faxes, and e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Do not include any additional documents (letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc.). They will not be considered. Answers to supplemental questions shall be concise—no more than one page (500 words) per question. Do not reference your application or resume in the responses. The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months. Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749‑4980. The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr