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Description
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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 Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Air Quality Technician I/II in the Compliance & Enforcement Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.
About the Position
This is a journey level position in the air quality technician series. The position requires the incumbent to provide administrative support in a variety of programs and projects in the Compliance & Enforcement Division, and apply their technical knowledge, skills and training to maintain workflow processes within the Operations section. The position requires working within a large team, coordination across divisions, including field and administrative staff, and corresponding with regulatory agencies, the general public and industry stakeholders.
The Operations Section is an essential part of the Compliance & Enforcement Division that ensures business continuity and program compliance. The section supports enforcement activities in the field by administering policies, developing compliance advisories, and tracking and reviewing compliance data and reports. The section aims to maintain a broad range of core programs that support the mission of the Air District, processes public records requests, organizes files for records retention, dispatches compliance and enforcement activities and provides integral compliance assistance services to the public.
Definition
Under general supervision, performs administrative and some technical work in the areas of enforcement program activities; meteorological data processing or transportation/air quality program activities; performs related work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Air Quality Technician I is the entry level in this technical classification. Initially under close supervision, incumbents will provide administrative and some technical support to staff in areas of enforcement programs, meteorological data analysis, or transportation/air quality program activities. As technical knowledge and experience are gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines and procedures. This class is alternately staffed with Air Quality Technician II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.
Air Quality Technician II is the journey level classification in this technical series, fully proficient to perform a wide range of enforcement activities, meteorological data analysis or transportation/air quality program activities. The work of this class involves the administration of existing enforcement programs, meteorological data collection, or transportation/air quality program activities within established guidelines and procedures.
Hybrid Work Schedule
The Air District offers a schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve. Remote hours maybe available depending on the assignment.
About the Air District
Bay Area 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 recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.
To view more visit: About the Air District
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Examples of Duties for this Position
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The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.
Reviews and verifies data entry for specified enforcement programs, meteorological activities or transportation/air quality programs; corrects or provides for the correction of errors to assure the quality and validity of data entered into and extracted from data bases.
Responds orally and in writing to procedural, regulatory and some limited technical questions and requests regarding specific enforcement programs, technical meteorological data, or transportation/air quality programs to District staff, industry, the public and other agencies.
Composes correspondence independently; establishes and maintains detailed records and files; researches and compiles information from office files and other sources.
Compiles data and prepares periodic and special reports.
Receives, logs, reviews, evaluates meteorological data from District air monitoring network, telemetry system and other agencies in accordance with established procedures and in compliance with regulations.
May negotiate limited reduction of set penalties following specific guidelines of settlement with industry and public violators.
Receives, logs and answers telephone calls and visitors with questions about specific enforcement programs or transportation/air quality programs.
Receives, logs, reviews, processes, evaluates transportation/air quality program surveys, reports, and grant applications in accordance with established procedures and in compliance with regulations.
Coordinate, monitor and follow up on the processing of rules being adopted or amended.
Schedule, attend, and take notes at public workshops.
Performs emergency notification acquisition for specific enforcement functions.
Develops and maintains a master database of names and addresses for mailing lists.
May review technical reports and prepare violation notices.
Uses standard statistical methods and established computer programs to prepare summary statistics and special reports, including graphic presentations.
Prepares periodic and special summaries of aerometric, meteorological and contaminant data for distribution within and outside the District and participates and provides support for special meteorological projects, reports and other activities.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Education and Experience
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
Air Quality Technician I: Equivalent to an associate degree in planning, environmental science, transportation, meteorology, computer science, mathematics or closely related field, and one year of experience in office, program or administrative support experience which involved technical data entry and report writing, or in technical and administrative support work to research activities.
Air Quality Technician II: In addition to the above, two years of experience in the administrative and technical processing of enforcement programs, meteorological data collection, or transportation/air quality programs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Policies and procedures of assigned technical programs.
Basic principles, methods and techniques of research, data analysis and statistics.
Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Basic business and data processing principles and the use of word processing and personal computer equipment.
Record-keeping principles and procedures.
Applicable district, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Skill in:
Organizing, coordinating and prioritizing work activities while meeting crucial deadlines.
Learning, understanding and applying technical rules and regulations.
Maintaining accurate records and organizing, researching and maintaining office files.
Applying standard statistical methods.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, data summaries and other written and graphic documents.
Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Operating standard office equipment, including a word processor or personal computer.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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How to Apply & Selection Criteria
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Application Instructions
Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on May 11th, 2026. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications must be submitted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.
Postmarked, faxed, 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.
Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section. Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.
Selection Criteria
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants. The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.
Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at (415) 749-4980.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Air District does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, genetic information, medical condition, or mental or physical disability, or any other attribute or belief protected by law. It is the Air District's policy to provide fair and equal access to the benefits of the programs or activities it administers.
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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District
$85,068.66 - $114,000.14 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, pension, remote work
Apr 28, 2026