South Coast Air Quality Management District

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT THIS POSITION: The South Coast AQMD is currently recruiting to fill one Financial Analyst vacancy in our Finance & Budget unit. From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligible list from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Working under the general direction of the Financial Services Manager, the Financial Analyst gathers data, analyzes issues and problems, develops and evaluates alternatives, and prepares recommendations in the course of performing a variety of special assignments. Assignments include administrative analyses, financial studies, and/or cost analyses of existing and proposed programs and projects; assisting divisions in financial analyses and budget preparation activities; preparing reports; and performing other related work as required. This job requires professional-level skill in research, analysis, statistics, and report writing, along with PC proficiency, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess directly related professional experience, and will be highly motivated, self-directed, positive, and able to effectively organize and juggle multiple competing priorities and deadlines effectively. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Conducts a variety of administrative, financial, and operational studies requiring the knowledge of financial management, work measurement and systems analysis; prepares recommendations and may assist in the development, installation and integration of new or improved systems which often cross divisional lines designed to increase management effectiveness and reduce operational costs. Prepares account analysis, makes expense and revenue projections, and coordinates the accumulation of financial and programmatic information for South Coast AQMD’s budget; assists in the preparation of South Coast AQMD’s work plan. Conducts special studies related to budgetary expenditure and revenue matters, including surveys of workload and the development and application of funding standards. Performs technical and administrative tasks and represents South Coast AQMD concerning financial and administrative aspects of grant programs and other specially funded programs. Contacts outside agencies to assess South Coast AQMD’s eligibility for grant and subvention funds; gathers and prepares all related background information for funding authorities; and prepares grant or subvention proposals. Responds to work assignments and projects from South Coast AQMD administrators and directors. Prepares analysis related to South Coast AQMD rules, regulations and fee schedules; evaluates existing or proposed practices, policies and procedures; and prepares or researches and analyzes requests for contracts or agreements. Participates in and/or heads task forces and committees. Provides coordination and systems management of the Finance Office portion of the billing system. Responds to requests for public information regarding South Coast AQMD’s financial status; prepares verbal and written reports covering surveys, investigations and studies; may prepare official correspondence and Board agenda material as directed. Represents South Coast AQMD in conferences with representatives of outside organizations. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Minimum Qualifications , which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess: Demonstrated public-sector experience conducting a variety of administrative, financial, and operations studies requiring knowledge of financial management, work measurement, and systems analysis. Demonstrated Experience preparing budgets, account analyses, operational audits, and making financial projections. Demonstrated experience gathering financial data, conducting studies, making recommendations, and developing financial reports. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with internal staff, outside agencies, and the public. Demonstrated Experience managing grants, including gathering and preparing grant information, as well as preparing subvention proposals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), automated budget and accounting systems, financial computer applications and related systems. Exceptional writing, analytical, and report preparation skills. A Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license and/or MBA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in finance, accounting, business or public administration or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE: -EITHER I- Two years of professional experience in governmental budget preparation or accounting. -OR II- Three years of professional experience in administrative analysis, one year of which must have included contract and budget analysis. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of public administration and management including principles, practices and methods of administrative, organizational, financial and management analysis; public financing, budgeting and accounting; business organizational functions, operations and objectives; basic principles and practices of public personnel administration; statistical methods and techniques; principles of work scheduling and coordination; personal computers and computer applications; report writing methods and techniques. SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Initiate research studies and reports including the collection, organization, analysis and development of administrative, financial, organizational, and management recommendations; prepare written analysis, recommendations and compile reports; evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, systems, procedures, policies and methods; coordinate the budget preparation process and perform technical budget, financial and account analysis work; identify, develop and implement new and improved budgeting, data processing, recordkeeping and operational procedures; understand, interpret and apply complex rules, regulations and guidelines; carry out assignments and projects without detailed instructions; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with South Coast AQMD staff and others contacted in the course of the work; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; and maintain required confidentiality in carrying out assignments, studies and projects. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, and/or college professors or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers .Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question.An unofficial copy of your transcripts (or equivalency evaluation if your education was obtained outside the U.S.), documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application* . *You MUST submit acceptable documentation for all education claimed on your application. Acceptable documentation consists of an unofficial copy of your transcripts/equivalency evaluation attached to your application . At a later date , candidates under final consideration will be required to arrange for original, official transcripts (or equivalency evaluation, if applicable) to be mailed directly from their college/university to South Coast AQMD, documenting all education claimed on their application. Job applications must be completely filled out. Aresume cannot be substituted for the required information . Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packages, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to the next step of the process, which may include a writing exercise, oral assessment and/or panel interview (weighted at 100%). Following the oral assessment and/or interviews, an unranked eligible list, in alphabetical order, is expected to be created, from which current and future Financial Analyst vacancies may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate they are among the most competitively qualified, at each successive step of the selection process, will be advanced to the next step. (Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to the next step.) South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, and modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that decisions regarding sponsorship for maintaining a right to work in the United States are made on a case-by-case basis. You are welcome to participate in this recruitment process, but there is no guarantee that a job offer with the requested sponsorship will be made to you. Please call Human Resources at least one week in advance if you might need an accommodation at any step during the selection process. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $2,060, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $25,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage Paid by South Coast AQMD Employee-Paid Long-Term Care Plan Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 13 paid holidays per year Administrative Leave 10 hours per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $3,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to the $8,800 maximum for regular plan Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. June 21, 2023 Closing Date/Time: 1/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! As part of our business, we permit, inspect and regulate facilities and operations to determine compliance with South Coast AQMD rules and regulations, federal law and State statutes. Industry types regulated include large power plants and refineries, all sizes of industrial and manufacturing operations, retail gasoline service stations, landfills and waste site excavations, and asbestos demolition and renovation. ABOUT HEARING BOARD To ensure fairness in our regulatory actions, a separate, quasi-judicial Hearing Board was chartered under Division 26 of the California Health and Safety Code to provide an appellate process for companies and public agencies that are subject to South Coast AQMD rules and regulations. The Hearing Board has authority to grant variances for South Coast AQMD rules, revoke and suspend South Coast AQMD operating permits, and issue Orders of Abatement. As state law requires, Hearing Board members are appointed by, but act independently of, South Coast AQMD's Governing Board. Currently, we are seeking to make the following appointments to the South Coast AQMD's Hearing Board: one Hearing Board Attorney Member and one alternate, one Hearing Board Engineer Member and one alternate. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES HEARING BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES After hearing all sides of a case in which individuals or companies come into conflict with South Coast AQMD rules and regulations, the Hearing Board weighs the evidence and reaches a decision. The Hearing Board is authorized to hear: Petitions by companies for variances Petitions for abatement orders (an abatement order requires a company operating out of compliance to take specific actions or to shut down its operation, a severe remedy normally reserved for serious violators) Appeals by companies from the granting of permits, permit conditions, permit denials and suspensions, denials of emission reduction credits and denials of pollution control plans Appeals by third parties The Hearing Board is not authorized to modify South Coast AQMD rules; exempt a business from complying with a rule; grant a variance from a violation of the public nuisance law, such as one that creates an odor problem or threatens public health or property; or review a violation notice in any way. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HEARING BOARD APPOINTMENTS The term of appointment to the Hearing Board is three years. The terms of office for the incumbent Attorney and Engineer Members, and their Alternate Members, will terminate on June 30, 2024. South Coast AQMD is seeking candidates for appointment to the new term, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Hearing Board Members are required to be available, Tuesday through Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, with reasonable notice, members must be available on occasional evenings and weekends, in order to schedule days and times that are more convenient for public participation on issues of strong community interest. Alternate Members serve in the absence of the Regular Members, in their absence, on an as-needed, per diem basis. COMPENSATION The Attorney and Engineer Members are compensated at a rate of $7,500 per month for attending and preparing for Hearing Board meetings. However, for each day absent, monthly compensation shall be reduced by $585.07. The Alternate Attorney and Engineer Members are compensated at the rate of $585.07 per day for time spent doing the work of the regular member. In addition, each Regular Member or Alternate Member shall receive reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging as prescribed by South Coast AQMD's Administrative Code when performing their official functions. No other compensation or benefits are provided. NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION FOR REGULAR AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Newly appointed Regular Members or Alternate Members having no prior experience on South Coast AQMD's Hearing Board are expected to participate in an orientation period not to exceed 15 days or until the Alternate sits in the place of a Regular Member, whichever occurs first, at a compensation of $198 per day for actual days spent. This orientation is to develop familiarity with South Coast AQMD Hearing Board methods and procedures MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ATTORNEY MEMBER: Must be currently admitted to the practice of law in the State of California, with two or more years of practice, preferably with litigation experience. ENGINEER MEMBER: Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in chemical, mechanical, environmental, metallurgical, or petroleum engineering, with two or more years of practical experience, and preferably registered as a Professional Engineer. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Interested candidates must submit a completed online South Coast AQMD employment application (including at least three references), with attached resume for these positions. DEADLINE: The application with attached resume must be filed online at http://www.aqmd.gov/careers by no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 10, 2024. It is anticipated that these appointments will be acted upon by the Governing Board at its May 3, 2024 meeting. Paid New Member orientation is scheduled for May and June 2024, and the new three-year term begins July 1, 2024. For questions about the application process, or to request an accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 396-2800. For additional information about the Hearing Board, go to www.aqmd.gov and click on “About,” and then, “Hearing Board”. If you have further questions, please email the Clerk of the Boards at clerkofboard@aqmd.gov . Except as described below, No other compensation or benefits are provided. COMPENSATION Non-Medical Members Non-Medical Members (Attorney, Engineer, and Public Members) of the South Coast AQMD Hearing Board are compensated at a rate of $7,500 per month. However, for each day absent, monthly compensation shall be reduced by $585.07 for non-Medical Members. Alternate non-Medical Hearing Board Members are compensated at the rate of $585.07 per day. Medical Member The Medical Member of the South Coast AQMD Hearing Board is compensated at the rate of $12, 500 per month. However, for each day absent, monthly compensation shall be reduced by $974.97 for Medical Members. Alternate Medical Hearing Board Member is compensated at the rate of $974.97 per day. Member-elected Chair of the Board Member-elected Chair of the Board is compensated at the rate of $9,750 per month for attending and preparing for Hearing Board meetings and participating in conferences on behalf of the Hearing Board, When presiding for the day over the daily calendar in the absence of the Chair, the Member-elected Vice Chair of the Hearing Board shall be compensated an additional $132 per day and the absent Chair's daily pay shall be reduced by $132. In addition, each Member or Alternate Member shall receive reimbursement for travel, meals, and lodging as prescribed by South Couth AQMD's Administrative Code when performing his/her official functions or attending approved conferences, in an amount not to exceed $8,000 per year. No other compensation or benefits are provided NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION FOR REGULAR AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS Newly appointed Regular Members or Alternate Members having no prior experience on South Coast AQMD's Hearing Board are expected to participate in an orientation period not to exceed 15 days or until the Alternate sits in the place of a Regular Member, whichever occurs first, at a compensation of $198 per day for actual days spent for non-Medical Members/Alternates and $330 per day for actual days spent for Medical Members/Alternates. This orientation is to develop familiarity with South Coast AQMD Hearing Board methods and procedures. Closing Date/Time: 1/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT THE JOB South Coast AQMD is seeking to hire experienced individuals to fill multiple Air Quality Specialist vacancies in the Advanced Monitoring Technologies (AMT) department of the Monitoring and Analysis Division (MAD). From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligibility list from which current and future vacancies may be filled during the 6-12 month life of the list. Under general direction from the Program Supervisor in AMT, these Air Quality Specialists will be responsible for the implementation of community air monitoring projects and programs to address various air quality issues. IMPORTANT NOTE: The application period will remain open on a continuous basis, until recruitment needs are met. However, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the application period may close at any time. The first round of application review will begin November 17, 2023. General duties for Air Quality Specialists in the AMT department may include, but are not limited to: Use, operation, and maintenance of advanced atmospheric measurement methods and instrumentation. Use of computer applications, tools, and statistical software for the validation, analysis, and interpretation of large datasets. Use of statistical data analysis tools and programs, and advanced graphical packages Perform complex analysis of air quality data from monitoring studies. Prepare a range of written documents, reports, graphs, charts, statistical summaries, scientific papers, and grant applications. Communicate results and conclusions, and explain air quality data to community members, industry, and other stakeholders. Prepare and/or deliver presentations to convey complex air quality concepts to technical and/or general-public audiences. Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, cooperative, and collaborative team environment. Work collaboratively with stakeholders from academia, industry, environmental and community groups, other high-interest low-trust stakeholders, other governmental agencies, and staff from other divisions of South Coast AQMD. Represent South Coast AQMD in community meetings, scientific conferences, and other public events. Conduct applied air quality research to support the mission of the agency. Develop and manage public website content. Perform various specialized duties unique to the AMT program to which assigned. The AMT department oversees the implementation of multiple cutting-edge advanced air monitoring programs. While the current vacancies exist in the AB 617 Monitoring unit, the eligible list may be used to fill current and future vacancies in other AMT units. AB 617 Monitoring Unit: This unit is responsible for the development and implementation of Community Air Monitoring Plans for communities selected under Assembly Bill (AB) 617, a pioneering community-driven program that focuses on reducing emissions and exposure to air contaminants in environmental justice communities disproportionally impacted by air pollution. As part of this program, the AB 617 Monitoring team conducts purposeful air monitoring to address a wide variety of air quality issues that can inform emission and exposure reduction strategies. Some of the specialized duties for the candidate that will be selected for a position in this unit include: Participate in air monitoring projects involving the development and deployment of cutting-edge air monitoring systems and technologies. Use, operate, and maintain a wide range of advanced air monitoring equipment for community monitoring applications, with a focus on real-time continuous measurements of air toxics (e.g., Xact 615i Metal Monitor, Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ACSM), Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS), Aethalometer, Condensation Particle Counter (CPC), etc.). Evaluate, analyze, and interpret multi-pollutant data collected as part of various community projects and programs. Perform source apportionment and other complex analysis of air quality data. Participate in the development of tools and applications for validating, analyzing, visualizing, and mapping air quality data. Assist in the proper interpretation and communication of monitoring data to community members, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Work with scientists, other governmental agencies, public and private institutions, and environmental and community organizations to evaluate, develop and implement new air monitoring methods and techniques. For more information about South Coast AQMD’s AB 617 monitoring program, please visit: http://www.aqmd.gov/nav/about/initiatives/environmental-justice/ab617-134/ab-617-community-air-monitoring . EXAMPLE OF DUTIES IN GENERAL, AIR QUALITY SPECIALISTS PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES, THOUGH NOT ALL MAY APPLY. Works with engineers, planners, other environmental professionals, Information Management staff, and other personnel to develop and implement methods and techniques for the analysis and evaluation of air quality studies and plans. Applies mathematical, statistical, and engineering modeling and analytical techniques to the analysis of research and survey data; prepares graphs, charts, and statistical summaries from derived data; determines appropriate data collection methods for use in research projects; and may assist in determining methods for more complex studies. Assists in developing or develops recommendations concerning air quality management programs, plans, and rules and prepares related reports and correspondence. Assists in preparing technical analyses and recommended positions on proposed and pending legislation relating to air quality management. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of environmental documents; conducts air quality impact analyses and assessments; and writes or coordinates the writing of Environmental Impact Reports. Evaluates economic impacts of air quality regulations and develops economic incentives to achieve designated air quality standards. May assist in organizing and participating in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise. May assist in preparing and making presentations on proposed rules, rule amendments and other air quality-related projects and studies. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Minimum Qualifications that follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess: An advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, meteorology, environmental science, or related field. Training and experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge in advanced atmospheric measurement methods, and the analysis and interpretation of air quality data. Extensive experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of state-of-the-art air quality monitoring equipment with a focus on continuous and real-time air quality monitors measuring pollutants for community air monitoring (e.g., metals speciation, gaseous pollutant speciation, black carbon, ultrafine particles, etc.). Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the most common instruments used for air quality monitoring. Experience with the analysis and interpretation of air quality data and large datasets; knowledge of big data analytics and advanced statistical techniques for data analysis and source apportionment. Experience with the development of tools for data architecture, visualization, analysis, storage, and mapping of large amounts of air quality data. Proficient use of computer applications, tools, and statistical software for data validation, analysis, and interpretation; computer programming languages, statistical data analysis tools and/or programs; and/or advanced graphical packages. Experience with developing engaging and interactive air quality data visualization and access dashboards for dissemination of complex data analysis results to the public. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with community and public outreach activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending upon the functions of the assigned unit. EXPERIENCE: Two years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience that would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to which assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: One or more professional disciplines, such as chemistry, toxics, statistics, economics, environmental planning, or engineering, with emphasis on its relationship to planning, rule development, or engineering activities; principles, methods, and procedures of environmental review, planning, rule development, or air quality monitoring, including related instrumentation; air quality regulations and review process; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; PC software applications commonly used in the field; research methods and techniques, including statistical and computer applications for data analysis; professional report writing; and State, federal, and local programs, guidelines, and code regulations related to air quality management. SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Compile, analyze, and interpret technical air quality data; learn and apply District air quality regulations to stationary and mobile source monitoring; monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants; oversee stationary and mobile source monitoring projects under minimum supervision; maintain accurate records of air quality planning, research, monitoring, or rule development projects and prepare clear and persuasive reports and recommendations; represent South Coast AQMD interests at public, professional, and internal meetings and communicate with a variety of technical and professional air quality and legal staff; maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local regulations and technical or scientific developments; provide expert testimony, advice, and counsel in a specialized field; apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; develop new techniques and approaches to the solution of complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC and mainframe software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of the South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, and/or college professors or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers .Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test, and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question.An unofficial copy of your transcripts (or equivalency evaluation if your education was obtained outside the U.S.), documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application* . *You MUST submit acceptable documentation for all education claimed on your application. Acceptable documentation consists of an unofficial copy of your transcripts/equivalency evaluation attached to your application . At a later date , candidates under final consideration will be required to arrange for original, official transcripts (or equivalency evaluation, if applicable) to be mailed directly from their college/university to South Coast AQMD, documenting all education claimed on their application. Job applications must be completely filled out. Aresume cannot be substituted for the required information . Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS: Application packages, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to the next step of the process, which may include a writing exercise, oral assessment and/or panel interview (weighted at 100%). Following the oral assessment and/or interviews, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate they are among the most competitively qualified, at each successive step of the selection process, will be advanced to the next step. (Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to the next step.) South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, and modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Pursuant to Section 4(g)(3)(d) of the Personnel Rules, this eligible list may be used to fill current and future Air Quality Specialist vacancies, in any South Coast AQMD department, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that decisions regarding sponsorship for maintaining a right to work in the United States are made on a case-by-case basis. You are welcome to participate in this recruitment process, but there is no guarantee that a job offer with the requested sponsorship will be made to you. Please call Human Resources at least one week in advance if you might need an accommodation at any step during the selection process. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $1,320, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $1,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum) Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. 12/07/2021

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD: South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, and an annual budget of $196.3 million, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT THE JOB: This single-position class is assigned to the Business Services/Facilities Services Unit. The class is distinguished by the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and designing floor plan layouts for all South Coast AQMD office workstation space planning and coordination for modular furniture arrangements and office space rearrangement allocations. IMPORTANT NOTE : The application period will remain open on a continuous basis, until recruitment needs are met. However, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the application period may close at any time. The first round of application review will take place in the week of October 4, 2023. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Plans and coordinates the assignment and realignment of facilities interior office space, including tear-down moving and reinstallation of systems furniture; oversees South Coast AQMD and/or contract staff, vendor movers, and furniture suppliers in the realignment of, and moving of, South Coast AQMD offices and equipment. Analyzes and develops drawing layouts for interior office space, including the updating of Computer Assisted Drawings. Maintains an up-to-date inventory on existing systems furniture and case goods, places identification tags on new furniture and equipment, and enters record of same in computerized inventory control. Works with supervisors and managers in projecting and planning for anticipated future changes in office space requirements. May assist the Business Services Manager on facilities services projects. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing interior facilities services design. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of principles of systems furniture specification to plan, project, budget, and install for facility needs; Knowledge of principles and practices of space planning and design to achieve maximum usage of space while maintaining an efficient workflow environment and complying with rules and regulations, such as, but not limited to, building codes, California Occupational Safety & Health Act (CalOSHA) laws and regulations, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. SUBSTITUTION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Arts degree or successful completion of a two-year certificated college program in Industrial Design Drafting, Architecture, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of systems furniture specification to plan, project, and budget for facility needs; principles and practices of space planning and design to achieve maximum usage of space while maintaining an efficient workflow environment; computer systems such as Computer Assisted Drawing (CAD); data and voice communication systems; cabling and power sources; practices of specifying free standing case goods. ABILITY TO: Develop office and facilities drafting designs based upon a verbal description of needs and to visualize layouts and spatial relationships; learn and use computers and computer design systems; effectively and efficiently solve space planning problems; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative relations with South Coast AQMD staff and others contacted in the course of work. LICENSE: California Class "C" Driver's License. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment, history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee. Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisor or managers, or persons for who you have directly provided services, not peers . Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to all parts of each question. Please limit your responses to no more than one page per answer. If you claim education or certification on your application, an unofficial copy of your transcripts/certificate must be submitted as an attachment to your online application, documenting your education and/or occupational training claimed. Job applications must be filled out completely . A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packages and responses to the supplemental questionnaire will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to a multiple-choice examination, to be rated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who pass the exam will advance to the next step in the process, which may include a writing exercise, oral assessment and/or panel interview (weighted at 100%). (Please note that all tests/interviews may be conducted remotely.) Following the exam, oral assessment, and/or interviews, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advance to the next step. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process. South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call Human Resources at least one week prior to any test dates. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (909) 396-2800. OFFICE CLERICAL & MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $1,401, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $2,250 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum) Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. 02/05/2020

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $189.2 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! South Coast AQMD’s mission requires diverse perspectives, talents, and life experiences to solve some of the most complex technical air quality issues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique contributions of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the distinct ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air. ABOUT THE POSITION This recruitment will remain open continuous. However, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the application period may close at any time. The first round of application review will take place the week of January 27, 2023. South Coast AQMD is recruiting to fill one Legislative Analyst position in the Legislative, Public Affairs and Media Office. This position will provide support to management by performing the duties and responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: Analyze federal legislation and Administrative actions including Executive Orders, rules and other initiatives in relation to South Coast AQMD’s mission and Board priorities Review daily Federal Register for air quality related issues Conduct extensive research and compile memoranda with recommendations related to air quality, transportation and infrastructure, environmental justice and other issues. Track and maintain bill status, and on-going legislative and administrative matters Provide support to the Board’s Legislative Committee Support internal Legislative Working Group Develop and prepare written material, i.e. bill analysis, legislative language, board letters, outreach material for legislation, brochures, fact sheets, presentations, and newsletters Handle special projects as required EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (Duties vary depending on assignment, not all may apply) Analyzes pending state and federal legislation that may affect the policies, operations and finances of South Coast AQMD. Obtains and evaluates relevant data, information and perspectives from South Coast AQMD staff, interest groups, bill sponsors, members of the Legislature, committee consultants, and other governmental agencies as necessary; recommends South Coast AQMD positions and related amendments to pending legislation. Prepares reports and other descriptive materials on South Coast AQMD programs for submittal to the State Legislature, compiles and organizes related information; formats and arranges for publication. Writes letters, fact sheets and other documents explaining and advocating South Coast AQMD's positions on pending legislation. Assists South Coast AQMD staff, counsel, and the supervising Designated Deputy in identifying needed changes to existing law, appropriate language, and potential bill authors. Serves as subject matter specialist for South Coast AQMD staff; provides consultation on legislative matters; informs staff of bill status; and guides staff in preparing bill analyses and related documents. Provides information, both orally and in writing, to individuals and agencies requesting technical, historical or explanatory information about South Coast AQMD programs during the legislative process. Represents South Coast AQMD in the State Legislature and at related meetings, conferences, and/or negotiation sessions on pending legislation. Ensures the efficient functioning of the Sacramento Office when the Legislative Director is absent. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitive candidates will also possess some of the following knowledge or experience: Worked for a federal elected official, Committee, or Subcommittee Direct interaction with federal agencies, reviewing Federal Register, knowledge of regulatory process Understanding of State and local politics/government in relation to Congress and the Administration Issue expertise in air quality, environment, transportation and infrastructure, energy, and/or Appropriations Background in working with and/or building coalitions Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and Teams MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Training and experience which demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to analyze, evaluate, testify, make recommendations on, and advocate positions concerning state and federal legislation. Knowledge of air pollution problems, and needs, including current status, control equipment and techniques, laws, policies, rules and regulations, basic scientific and technical subjects, and role of the South Coast AQMD. Knowledge of basic governmental organization, the legislative process, and the functions of a legislative analyst and/or advocate. ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare written analyses, evaluations, summaries, recommendations, correspondence, and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations involved in the legislative process, and with South Coast AQMD personnel; identify necessary tasks and carry out assignments without constant supervision or detailed instructions; collect, organize, evaluate, and synthesize pertinent information from a wide variety of sources. Evidence of the required knowledge skills and abilities may be demonstrated, in part, by graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major emphasis in political science, public or business administration, law, or a closely related field and demonstrated experience in analyzing, evaluating and making recommendations on regulatory or legislative activities. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION: A Masters degree in one of the above-referenced areas may substitute for some experience in the field. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee. Four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, or persons for who you have directly providedservices, not peers . Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to all parts of each question. Please limit your responses to no more than one page per answer. (If each answer can fit in a one-page Microsoft Word document, single spaced, one-inch margins, using Times Roman 11 font, the length of your responses are within acceptable parameters.) A copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application (Unofficial transcripts are accepted at time of application. Original transcripts will be required later on in the process as detailed in the "Educational Requirements" link on South Coast AQMD's Careers webpage ). Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Your application will be carefully reviewed and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to the next step of the process, which is expected to be a qualifying interview or application screening assessment . The interviews and/or application screening assessments (weighted 100%) are expected to result in an unranked eligible list from which current and future vacancies occurring in the next six to twelve months may be filled. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (909) 396-2800. CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $2,060, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $25,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage Paid by South Coast AQMD Employee-Paid Long-Term Care Plan Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 13 paid holidays per year Administrative Leave 10 hours per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $3,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, 100% of your regular contribution, up to the $8,800 maximum for regular plan Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. June 21, 2023 Closing Date/Time: Continuous

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW If you are a current or former foster youth looking for employment, apply for this internship opportunity today! SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for a California County Department of Children and Family Services' and Probation Department's Independent Living Program; or Current enrollment in the Department of Public Works' and Probation Department's Youth Opportunity Program; or Current participation in a nonprofit organization program that provides young adults emancipated from a state or local foster care system with job training and career development. ABOUT South Coast AQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 750 employees, an annual budget of $162.6 million, and a state-of-the-art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! NOTE : These positions have very specific qualifications that must be met to be eligible to apply. See Special Requirements section before completing an application. If you meet the requirements, this is an excellent opportunity that could lead to a great career! ABOUT CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERNS (CDI) : This is a multi-position, training-level class. Incumbents participate in entry-level work in a training capacity in one of the following job classifications: Fleet Services Worker I, General Maintenance Helper, Mail Subscription Services Clerk, Office Assistant, Print Shop Duplicator, or Stock Clerk. CDIs participate in a structured on-the-job training assignment in preparation for successful progression into one of the above jobs. Such jobs are not guaranteed, as they are only filled through competitive processes. CDI assignments are limited, and are not to exceed three years. Incumbents are expected to gain valuable competitive experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as they engage in the following essential job functions: EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Fleet Services Worker: Under close supervision, may remove and replace oil filters, air filters, hoses, fan belts, light bulbs, windshield wipers, or other vehicle accessories, as needed; dispense fuel to fleet and rideshare vehicles and controls the parking of vehicles in South Coast AQMD parking lots; load and unload vehicles operated; sort and route mail and do clerical work as required; clean automotive compound area; keep records and make reports; ensure vehicles are checked and serviced. General Maintenance Helper: Under close supervision, may assist others in the repair of machinery and equipment and may perform less difficult tasks independently; assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, transformers, switches, controls and circuits; set up machinery and tools and prepares work sites; move materials, equipment and machinery; assist in the construction and repair of structures and fixtures, painting, and installation of hardware. Mail/Subscription Services Clerk: Under close supervision, may collect and deliver United States, private carrier, and intra-South Coast AQMD mail, correspondence, packages, and other materials according to established procedures and routes; sort, weigh, and determine means of mail delivery for outgoing mail and packages; pack or unpack materials; operate, maintain, and monitor postage meter machines, electronic scales, and other equipment; operate labeling and printing equipment when preparing mailing labels; assemble and insert materials for mailing; may operate a computer or word processor while making additions, deletions, and other modifications to mailing lists; research mailing list databases and compile new lists for targeted mailings. Office Assistant : Under close supervision, may type letters, reports, charts, tables, case records, vouchers, or similar documents; proofread finished copy to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; process a variety of documents according to established policies and procedures; refer difficult or technical inquiries to other staff; file documents; prepare, arrange, index, cross file and maintain computerized and manual records, logs, rosters and registers; compile data for general information purposes and individual requests for special reports and projects by extracting and/or tabulating information from a variety of sources and predetermined forms or procedures; answer telephone and route incoming calls; direct individuals to appropriate offices and staff; receive, open, and time stamp mail; sort and log correspondence; deliver and pick up various materials, stuff envelopes, and assemble packages for mailing; provide a variety of basic, administrative support duties for management and supervisory personnel, as directed. Print Shop Duplicator : Under close supervision, may set up and operate computer-controlled duplicating equipment in the production of forms, notices, reports, maps, specifications and other materials, utilizing various sizes and weights of paper, large solids, continuous tone, half-tone and line work; provide advice regarding format, layout, and machine capabilities and alternative methods of duplication; clean, lubricate, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; perform related work, such as collating, binding, cutting, trimming, padding and punching; operate other types of duplicating equipment. Stock Clerk : Under close supervision, may stock inventory supply items on shelves or in bins; receive, stock or store supplies, furniture, and equipment; assemble and complete requisition orders; deliver and distribute supplies, equipment, and furniture to various divisions and offices; receive supplies, equipment, and furniture delivered from vendors; move items to the stockroom and warehouse; assist in the inventory and tagging of fixed assets; assist in the disposition of surplus equipment; prepare and maintain records pertaining to the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, furniture, and equipment; inventory and reorder stockroom supplies as directed. All Classes: May perform other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for a California County Department of Children and Family Services' and Probation Department's Independent Living Program; or current enrollment in the Department of Public Works' and Probation Department's Youth Opportunity Program; or current participation in a nonprofit organization program that provides young adults emancipated from a state or local foster care system with job training and career development. NOTE : To be considered for this position, you must attach to your application, documentation to validate that you are or were in a Foster Care Program though a County, State, or private agency (under contract) and check the appropriate boxes in the supplemental questionnaire. Preparation : Education, knowledge, skills, training OR experience that would demonstrate the capacity to learn and perform the essential duties of an Office Assistant. Driver's License: Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver's license before appointment. Some applicants for this position will be required to present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant whose driving record shows significant moving violations, and/or at fault accidents, may not be appointed to position that would require operation of a motor vehicle while on duty. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 : All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the Human Resources Manager over Recruitment and Selection for assistance. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Applications will first be screened for candidates who meet the SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (above) and for applicants who meet minimum qualifications AND demonstrate the most competitive or directly transferable experience. Such candidates may be invited to a written multiple-choice examination; performance-based skills testing to evaluate ability to read and follow instructions; and/or other tests deemed appropriate. Based on their performance in the above tests, the most competitively qualified candidates will be advanced to a Qualifications Appraisal Panel interview, from which a list of eligible candidates will be created. The final step in the selection process will be a placement interview of eligible candidates. South Coast AQMD reserves the right to modify the selection process, as needed, based upon the qualifications and numbers of applications. Job applications must be completely filled out; a resume cannot be substituted for the required application. Your application will be reviewed very carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing. Please call Human Resources at least one week in advance if you might need an accommodation at any time during the selection process. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $1,401, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Employee-PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum) 12/07/2021 Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! Please view our video to meet our Clean Air Team! ABOUT THE JOB The South Coast AQMD is seeking qualified candidates for our Fiscal Assistant position in the Finance division. From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligible list from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the life of the list. Our Fiscal Assistant is an experienced, journey-level class with responsibility for performing a variety of clerical accounting or fiscal purchasing assignments of moderate difficulty, within established procedures and without close supervision. We need candidates who are flexible, eager to learn, enjoy new challenges, and willing to accept a wide variety of assignments. Fiscal Assistants in Cash Management are responsible for daily tasks such as, receiving and posting cash, check, and credit card payments in the accounts receivable system, opening and sorting mail, filing all cash receipts and supporting documents, providing documentation to the Billing Services unit, reconciling end-of-day batch reports, preparing Miscellaneous Cash Receipts log, and reconciling daily lock box cash postings for exceptions. Additional tasks may include weekly printing of accounts payable checks, preparing necessary documents for issuing manual refunds, logging incoming and outgoing loose checks, and participating in the annual fixed asset inventory process. Fiscal Assistants in Accounting/Accounts Payable are responsible for daily tasks such as examining the accuracy of the invoice, verifying the proper approval of the invoice, recalculating the sales tax based on the current sales tax rate, checking coding of the invoice to the appropriate expense account, matching the invoice to the purchase order or contract, processing the invoice in PeopleSoft, matching the voucher posting report, reviewing the credit card statement, preparing daily cash deposit and preparing journal entries as needed. Additional tasks may include communicating with vendors and communicating with the employees in the other departments within the South Coast AQMD. Fiscal Assistants are heavily involved in the fiscal year end process and providing information to the external financial statement auditors. IMPORTANT NOTE: The application period will remain open on a continuous basis, until recruitment needs are met. However, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the application period may close at any time. The first round of application review will begin on August 23, 2023. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Prepares, maintains, reviews, and processes fiscal documents related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing invoicing records; compiles and recomputes bills, vouchers, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders; reviews fiscal documents and processes claims against the South Coast AQMD by checking for arithmetical accuracy; verifies claims against billing and other supporting documents, and determines adherence to prescribed clerical accounting practices and procedures. Assists in the preparation and processing of the South Coast AQMD payroll; compiles fiscal and statistical data to prepare standardized reports; posts transactions manually or by computer or data-entry terminal to subsidiary ledgers and journals; verifies and balances accounts and other fiscal records; contacts South Coast AQMD employees or vendors to obtain and/or clarify information concerning payroll, purchasing matters, claims or payments; traces, locates, and reconciles discrepancies and makes adjustments to appropriate accounts. Operates a computer, typewriter, calculator, and a variety of automated data processing office equipment; sorts, batches, and codes material for data entry; enters, updates, and retrieves information from a computerized recordkeeping system. May assist in taking physical inventory of fixed assets or verifying the accuracy of stock and equipment accounts by balancing receipts, invoices, and statements; reconciles property listings or invoices and prepares statistical reports reflecting inventory; contacts vendors and or representatives to resolve invoicing differences. MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the Minimum Qualifications which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will have directly-related experience performing work in a large office environment, similar to the duties described above, as well as the following: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business math, or other directly-related major. At least one year of full-time experience working in a financial or accounting environment; preferably at a public agency. Proficiency with PeopleSoft Financial Systems or an equivalent automated accounting system, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience processing, recording and maintaining a variety of fiscal and statistical records. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE: EITHER: (1) One year as a South Coast AQMD Office Assistant, OR (2) Two years performing clerical work. SUBSTITUTION: Completion of 18 semester (27 quarter) units from an accredited college or university in fiscal record keeping, accounting, business math, or a closely related field, or completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in any of the above-listed areas may substitute for up to one year of the experience required under Option 2. KNOWLEDGE OF: Accounting or purchasing record keeping methods and techniques, office practices and procedures to process and record fiscal transactions; arithmetical computations required to maintain and compile statistical or fiscal records. ABILITY TO: Understand routine accounting or purchasing transactions; maintain files and record keeping systems; learn, interpret, and apply South Coast AQMD fiscal record keeping practices and procedures; post, balance, and review fiscal and statistical records; operate standard automated office equipment, including calculators, data-entry terminals, and computers; make accurate arithmetical computations; read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions; effectively communicate basic fiscal procedures and practices to the public and South Coast AQMD personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships with South Coast AQMD personnel and others contacted in the course of work. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE: A completed employment application covering at least the past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience), and your entire South Coast AQMD employment history if you are a South Coast AQMD employee.Up to four references which include the names and phone numbers of your present and past supervisors or managers, and/or college professors or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers .Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). The SQ is a form of written test, and will be evaluated as such. Your responses should be well written, clear, concise, and directly responsive to the question.An unofficial copy of your transcripts (or equivalency evaluation if your education was obtained outside the U.S.), documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application* . *You MUST submit acceptable documentation for all education claimed on your application. Acceptable documentation consists of an unofficial copy of your transcripts/equivalency evaluation attached to your application . At a later date , candidates under final consideration will be required to arrange for original, official transcripts (or equivalency evaluation, if applicable) to be mailed directly from their college/university to South Coast AQMD, documenting all education claimed on their application. Job applications must be completely filled out. A resume cannot be substituted for the required information. Be sure to detail any education, training or other relevant coursework that would make you a particularly strong candidate. THE SELECTION PROCESS Application packets, including responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, will first be screened, and the most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to a multiple-choice examination, to be rated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who pass the exam will advance to the next step in the process, which is expected to be a panel interview (weighted at 100%). (Please note that all exams/interviews will be conducted remotely). Following the panel interviews, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advanced to the next step. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process. Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that decisions regarding sponsorship for maintaining a right to work in the United States are made on a case-by-case basis. You are welcome to participate in this recruitment process, but there is no guarantee that a job offer with the requested sponsorship will be made to you. South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step. Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to any test dates. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800. OFFICE CLERICAL & MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION Monthly Benefit Allotment $1,401, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 12 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $2,250 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum) Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. 02/05/2020