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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!
About the Position
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Hearing Board Member
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This is an open recruitment for five (5) Hearing Board Member, volunteer position.
The Hearing Board is established by state law and consists of five members and their alternates - an attorney, a professional engineer, a member from the medical profession and two members of the public.
The Air District is currently recruiting for the following five (5) Hearing Board seats:
- Alternate member in the Medical category
- Principal member in the Professional Engineer category (Must have PE certification upon applying)
- Alternate member in the Professional Engineer category (Must have PE certification upon applying)
- Principle member in the Public category
- Alternate member in the Public category
These are volunteer positions. There is no salary. Members of the Hearing Board receive a stipend of $400 per meeting day, plus travel expenses, if applicable. Hearing Board members serve a term of three years and may be reappointed to a maximum of fifteen consecutive years. The Hearing Board can meet as often as 1-3 times a week depending on the volume of cases filed, usually on Tuesdays, at the Air District's office at 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Members of the Hearing Board are expected to be in person for scheduled meetings.
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 learn more, visit www.baaqmd.gov.
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Examples of Duties for this Position
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Prominent Duties
The Hearing Board is a quasi-judicial body that rules on particular cases that affect only individual facilities. It is authorized to hear requests for variance relief, permit revocation, abatement orders, and appeals by permit applicants, or by interested third parties, concerning the issuance or denial of permits.
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Minimum Qualifications
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The applicants for the Hearing Board are evaluated based on their qualifications to serve as representatives for their profession, field of endeavor, or the community, as the case may be.
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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 March 6th, 2026. 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. Selection Process Submit the following: 1) A completed BAAQMD Hearing Board application, along with;
2) A chronological resume
Tentative Interview Timeline
Interviews will be held for the month of June- July, please note they are subjected to change. Interviews are held during the Air District's Board of Directors' Finance and Administration Committee Meeting. If you are selected for an interview, our staff will contact you to request your presence at this meeting/interview. 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
See Position Description
this is a non-benefited volunteer position.
Jan 20, 2026