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.
 
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Temporary Assistant Air Quality Specialist I/II in the Information Services Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) vacancy which is a a temporary, non-represented position.

 **Temporary employees are eligible for limited medical benefits under CalPERS after exceeding 1,000 hours of work. The District will also provide leave in accordance with the City and County of San Francisco's statute regarding paid sick leave.
This Assistant Air Quality Specialist I/II works in the Information Services Division and would work primarily in an IT Help Desk/Service Desk function.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of assignments in one or more of areas of inspection, investigation, air monitoring instrument and equipment operation, air quality planning, rule development, enforcement and compliance operations, and other air quality program areas; performs other related work as assigned. 

DISTINGUISIHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Assistant Air Quality Specialist I is the entry-level class in the Air Quality Specialist series that allows the incumbent to develop professional competence towards a journey-level specialist. Initially, under immediate supervision, incumbents learn and perform the more routine and less complex assignments within an established procedural framework, where there are minimal consequences of error, including inspection procedures, industrial processes, enforcement regulations, air monitoring, quality assessment, source testing, or meteorological data collection, and other air quality program assignments. This classification may advance to the higher level after gaining relevant and applicable experience, and demonstrating a level of proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher-level class based on established criteria. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the II level, but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. 

The Assistant Air Quality Specialist II is the advanced entry-level class in the Air Quality Specialist series, in which incumbents are expected to perform duties with increased proficiency of assigned duties within established guidelines. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Assistant Air Quality Specialist I level by the performance of the range of duties as assigned, and working with more independence. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Air Quality Specialist I/II in that the latter is the journey-level class in the series and performs more complex functions in assigned programs at a professional level.

In addition to the duties listed, the following duties (illustrative only) may be performed for positions in the select program area:
 
Information Services:
 
Performs Help Desk/Service Desk roles and functions: [Onsite/remote/phone support | Audio/video support | Copier/printer support | Executive support | Desktop computer support [desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, desk phones] | Lab support | Computer imaging (building/deployment) | Active Directory/Exchange administration | Asset management | Knowledge of using ticketing systems | Knowledge of ITIL fundamental concepts | Knowledge of basic networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, etc.) | Research new technologies | IT on-boarding/off-boarding | IT documentation | Customer service oriented | Lift moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

(Illustrative only)

General Duties

Interacts with internal staff and external stakeholders to enhance internal coordination and community engagement on air quality programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Assists in developing plans and documentation for the measurement, quality control and quality assurance, and preliminary analysis of emissions and air quality data.

Assists in the preliminary analysis of emissions, greenhouse gases, air quality, and meteorological data; prepares graphs, charts, statistical summaries, and reports from data; may assist in special studies.

Assists in reviewing and developing recommendations concerning air quality and greenhouse reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence.

Maintains detailed records to comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines.

Assists in organizing and participating in workshops and meetings, and provides consultation and advice to businesses, industry, and the public in matters related to area of expertise.

Drafts a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, memoranda and case summaries, and forms.

Assists in preparing and making presentations air quality-related programs and projects.

Representative Duties(by program area)

Some positions in this classification may be assigned to one or several program areas; an exhaustive list of program-area specific duties is not provided.

Education & Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: 

Education:

Assistant Air Quality Specialist I: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree (60 semester credits/ 90 quarter units) from an accredited technical or trade school, college, or university with major coursework in chemistry, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, or a closely related field.

Experience: 

Assistant Air Quality Specialist II: In addition to the required education listed above, two (2) years of experience performing the general duties equivalent to the Air District’s Assistant Air Quality Specialist I for air quality programs. 

Any combination of relevant training and work experience in the listed or related fields may substitute for the education criteria on a year for year basis.

Experience working in a Help Desk and Service Desk environment is highly desirable.Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application and chronological resume no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024. Applications are accepted online only. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. 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.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.Updates regarding your status in the recruitment will be sent via email, unless you indicate a different preference on your application.Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.