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Advanced Projects Advisor (Emissions and Community Exposure Assessment)

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District
$145,496.28 - $176,851.64 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan, pension, remote work
United States, California, San Francisco
375 Beale Street (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Description 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 Advanced Projects Advisor in the Emissions and Community Exposure Assessment Section of the Assessment, Inventory & Modeling Division (AIM). This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position. Definition Under direction, provides a variety of technical and administrative support to the District; conducts specialized studies and projects; serves as the District's liaison with other agencies; performs related work as assigned. Distinguished Characteristics This specialized class performs complex technical and administrative work in a variety of areas for the District. Assignments tend to be project oriented and require significant independent action and judgment. Incumbents may represent the District in strategic situations and speak with the authority of the District, when so assigned. Supervision of others may or may not be assigned to this classification. This class is distinguished from Senior Advanced Projects Advisor in that the latter has managerial responsibilities. About the Position The Advanced Projects Advisor (APA) will be assigned to the Emissions and Community Exposure Assessment (ECEA) Section within the AIM Division. The APA provides lead technical and strategic guidance to ensure the District's emissions reporting from permitted facilities and complex categories are accurate, compliant, and aligned with evolving state standards. This position will oversee the full end-to-end data lifecycle, including developing scripted workflows to extract facility-level emissions data; updating emissions estimates for complex sources; managing and enhancing R- and SQL-based data pipelines; enhancing data visualization tools and features, and delivering final state-compliant submittals. The APA will oversee and direct continuous improvement of data processing workflows by strengthening automated QA/QC systems, standardizing methodologies consistent with state guidance, and improving integration across multiple interdivisional programs to resolve data issues and interpret reporting requirements. In addition, the APA will set project timelines, manage version control and documentation practices, and identify opportunities to modernize data management systems, reduce redundancy and reporting errors, and enhance usability and access of emissions data for regulatory, planning, and public-facing applications. About the Assessment, Inventory & Modeling Division (AIM) Division The Assessment, Inventory, and Modeling (AIM) Division prepares comprehensive source emission inventories for the Bay Area and conducts air quality modeling at both regional and community scales. AIM prepares technical assessments that evaluate equity in air pollution exposures and health impacts in support of District programs. AIM coordinates and implements programs to improve and report estimates of emissions of criteria pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and climate forcing pollutants. AIM assesses emissions, modeled concentrations, and exposures of toxic air contaminants, particulate matter, ozone and their precursors, to support targeted strategies that reduce impacts of air pollution both regionally and within communities, especially where Assembly Bill (AB) 617 community action plans are being developed and implemented. AIM reviews and provides guidance on environmental health risk assessments within environmental review documents prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 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 Examples of Duties for this Position 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. Conducts complex and specialized studies involving technical, administrative and policy matters, often sometimes of a confidential or sensitive nature; prepares and presents reports of findings; develops policies, procedures and issue statements and papers as assigned. Provides assistance to the District and its executive and management staff in technical and administrative matters. Represents the District with industry, governmental agencies, the legislature, regulatory agencies and the public for a variety of purposes; speaks with the authority of the District when so assigned. Prepares requests for proposals and monitors contractors' activities Tracks, reviews and analyzes current and proposed policies, regulations and legislation; notifies the District of significant activities and implications. Writes, compiles and coordinates a variety of technical and administrative reports. Analyzes concepts, technological developments and industrial procedures related to air quality control and recommends courses of action. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, engineering, business or public administration or a closely related field and three years of experience in air quality management. Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license. This position is an office position that may require extended periods of time either standing or sitting at a desk. Desirable Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in data analysis/management, automated data QA and visualization, and issues tracking/documentation (e.g., GitHub) to improve emissions inventory development, updates, and workflow. Strong experience in developing automated scripts in SQL and R to extract and integrate multiple datasets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Experience in developing public-facing data visualization dashboards using Power BI or R Shiny applications. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Principles and practices of environmental engineering and regulation. Applicable District rules and regulations and state and federal laws. Principles and practices of public administration. Principles and practices of effective public relations. Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation. Principles and practices of air quality management and its technology. Operations and functions of air quality regulatory agencies. State and federal legislative processes. Principles and practices of effective writing. Skill in: Interpreting, explaining and applying District, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action. Representing the District effectively in contacts with governmental and regulatory agencies, industry and the public. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Making persuasive presentations of ideas and recommendations. How to Apply & Selection Criteria Application Instructions Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on May 4st, 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 tono 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.