Advanced Projects Advisor (Climate Solutions Program)

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 Coordinator (Climate Solutions Program) in the Planning and Climate Protection division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.

About the Position
Are you motivated to help San Francisco Bay Area businesses and communities transition to clean, low-emissions buildings? Do you enjoy creating visionary programs and leading teams that have a tangible impact on peoples' health? Are you energized by taking on new challenges and developing collaborative approaches to meeting them?

If the answer is yes, the Planning and Climate Protection Team is looking for you! Our team provides strategic direction to the Air District's climate protection efforts and coordinates policy work with state, regional and local agencies. As an Advanced Projects Advisor, you will be a thought leader who coordinates and leads the agency's efforts to support clean air and health equity through the building sector. A major project in your portfolio will be coordinating the implementation planning of the Air District's Zero-NOx Appliance Rules that apply to space and water heaters by serving as the staff lead for the multi-stakeholder Implementation Working Group (IWG), which combines informed discussion, co-learning, and research to advise the Air District about challenges and solutions regarding the rules. You will also be an active member of an interdisciplinary agency team collaborating to advance, accelerate, and support clean building policies, programs and projects across the region. Success will require strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, expertise in technical and policy issues, and strategic thinking and communications.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the staff lead for the IWG and be responsible for developing and managing the overall workplan and timelines, and ensuring high-quality completion of all project deliverables.
• Work with colleagues and external contractors to plan, conduct, and follow up on IWG meetings, including preparing agendas, meeting materials, and communicating with IWG members as needed.
• Coordinate IWG consultant research projects, including scoping and contracting work, reviewing and commenting on draft work products, and supporting accessible communication and understanding of findings.
• Work closely with the Air District's' internal project team to analyze policy issues, advise on regulatory matters and activities, develop and deliver presentations, and write and review reports, talking points, FAQs and other communication materials for internal and external audiences including executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic thinking, organizing and serve as staff lead for the Air District's broader work on clean buildings.

To be successful in this role, you must be a strong team player who is able to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. You are a proactive self-starter able to work successfully with limited guidance, but also good at collaborating with colleagues and leading teams. You have strong problem-solving skills -paying attention to details without getting lost in them. You have excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and use them to build relationships and trust between the Air District, community partners, and other agencies to advance critical regional policies.
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.

Distinguishing 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.

View the full classification specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baaqmd

About the Planning and Climate Division The Planning and Climate Protection Division is responsible for preparing plans to meet state and federal air quality standards and assisting local communities, cities, counties, and regional agencies improve air quality and advance climate protection efforts. Division staff work on the Air District's Community Health Protection Program implementing Assembly Bill 617; partner with impacted and overburdened communities and their local governments to reduce local air pollution, climate impacts and improve health outcomes; and work collaboratively to integrate air quality, health and climate protection into local and regional air quality plans, projects, and programs.

The Division is responsible for developing the Air District's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) air quality and climate impact thresholds of significance and for developing and keeping current data, tools and guidelines to assist lead agencies complete air quality and climate impact analyses.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

Professional experience in climate protection planning and/or GHG mitigation.

Knowledge of policy, practices, technology and technical issues related to building energy efficiency and/or decarbonization as well as the electricity system.

Experience in leading community and/or multi-stakeholder engagement.

Skills in project and program development, delivery, and management.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, information sources and trends in air quality, land use, building energy use, and environmental assessment.

Knowledge of principles and practices for centering equity and justice in plan and policy development and implementation.

Skill in creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive work environment to promote job satisfaction, empower staff, and maintain good rapport.

Ability to lead and direct diverse teams working on complex projects and programs.

Ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with a broad and diverse variety of stakeholders, including low-income communities and communities of color.

Bilingual proficiency in one or more languages commonly spoken in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Qualifications
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.

Application Instructions Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on January 31st, 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.