Senior Staff Specialist (Civil Rights Specialist)

Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!

The Bay Area Air 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 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 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.

At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.

The Air District is conducting an open recruitment for the position of
Senior Staff Specialist in the Community Engagement Division. This is a full-time, represented position for one (1) vacancy.

The Community Engagement (CE) Office engages the public in Air District programs and decision-making to improve air quality and promote public health and environmental justice. The CE Office seeks to engage and partner with communities overburdened by poor air pollution by increasing awareness of the role and authority of the Air District, fostering relationships, developing partnerships, co-developing engagement processes and providing equitable opportunities for participation in Air District decision-making. The Community Engagement Office strives to create opportunities for those that have been historically excluded, discriminated against, under-represented, or under-resourced.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and four years of professional analytical experience, including developing and administering programs.

Some positions may require more specialized education, training and experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
Lived experience in communities facing inequitable pollution burdens and/or experience working with communities impacted by environmental justice and/or civil rights issues, or communities historically excluded or underrepresented in government decision-making processes, as well as experience in problem-solving and demonstrated experience with cultural humility.

Knowledge and experience in civil rights law, civil rights public policy, and/or related fields.
Experience conducting legal analysis, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies.

How to Apply
Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Applications are accepted online only. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Resumes must be included, and not 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. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mails will not be accepted.