NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Senior Air Quality Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $153K/yr
4+ years expThe Bay Area Air Quality Management District is a regional government agency focused on achieving clean air to protect public health and the environment. They are seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist to lead and oversee complex regulatory audits, field investigations, and technical training while ensuring the integrity of environmental data collection systems across the Bay Area.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provides lead direction, training and work review to technical and support staff; prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion
Provides lead oversight on complex regulatory audits, field investigations and studies
Provides input into hiring selection decisions and performance evaluations
Provides technical development and training
Coordinates and participates in the development of new programs and revision of existing programs; conducts technical research feasibility and new control proposals
Coordinates and participates in the development, review and approval processes for new and revised rules and regulations, policies and procedures for various programs
Reviews and analyzes complex cases, reports and rules for compliance with applicable guidelines; conducts inquiries, researches and compiles files and other pertinent information, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to Air District programs
Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools
Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs
Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and climate protection reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence
Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise
Prepares and makes presentations on air quality and climate protection related programs and projects
Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies; provides technical expertise to Air District staff and counsel and to industry, the public and other agencies
Conducts meetings and workshops with a variety of legal, public and private agency officials to explain and interpret technical policies, rules and regulations regarding Air District programs
Participates in meetings, conferences, hearing boards and workshops with public and private agencies; serves on special committees and task forces
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about Air District programs
Leads technical and safety program training for Air District staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; leads staff training; monitors training needs for staff
Briefs Air District executives and present at public workshops and board meetings
Works closely with other Air District divisions to strengthen partnerships with key community stakeholders
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks to comply with regulatory guidelines
Administers the records management program
Performs other related duties as assigned
Evaluates performance of analytical instrumentation to ensure compliance with District, state and federal standards
Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs air monitoring, and meteorological or source test equipment and instrumentation. Evaluates instrument performance, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts
Operates field computers, computer hardware/software, databases, telecommunications, and data devices in stand-alone and networked data acquisition systems and troubleshoots these systems when errors or malfunctions occur
Oversees data evaluation, enters data into computerized database, and responds to technical data requests, either orally or in writing
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks
Develops and implements operational, analytical, and technical methods and procedures. Analyzes technical work processes and writes Standard Operating Procedures
Performs acceptance testing of new and repaired scientific/analytical instrumentation
Performs quality control functions on air monitoring or source test equipment and calibrations in conformance with District, state, and federal standards. Coordinates and tracks the certifications of reference standards used in the section
Develops and recommends improved sampling techniques and modifications to equipment and tests modifications to equipment. Provides fabrication support for development and construction of monitoring platforms
Coordinates and oversees in-section safety programs
Coordinates the purchasing, replenishment, and inventory tracking of all spare components, supplies and consumables
Works with the data management team to ensure that data systems meet the needs of the Air District in compliance with local, state and federal regulations for the storage, processing, and transmittal of regulatory data
Conducts mobile, or portable or stationary, source-oriented monitoring. Prepares and collects various samples of ambient air or source test pollutants at air monitoring and stationary sites
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, or a closely related field
Four (4) years of experience performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment; or developing and administering air quality programs, of which at least two (2) years included performing work equivalent to the Air District's Air Quality Specialist II
A valid California Driver's license
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of air quality measurements or inspection and enforcement, including environmental research and analysis
Knowledge of applicable Air District, state and federal laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of basic legal principles of civil prosecution, particularly as they relate to environmental enforcement
Knowledge of basic principles of engineering, chemistry, physics and biology as they relate to air quality programs
Knowledge of industrial processes and equipment used in air pollution control
Knowledge of common biological, chemical and physical processes that cause air pollution and their long and short-term impacts and effects
Knowledge of general principles of data quality and control
Knowledge of industrial practices and techniques to modify production processes and equipment to reduce emissions
Knowledge of record-keeping and reporting principles and practices
Knowledge of general principles of records management
Skill in planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others
Skill in training others in work procedures
Skill in directing, developing and administering effective air quality programs
Skill in analyzing technical air pollution problems, evaluating alternative solutions and developing effective recommendations
Skill in analyzing and interpreting technical and legal rules, policies and procedures
Skill in reading and understanding technical engineering diagrams and processes
Skill in preparing clear and concise technical reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials
Skill in negotiating settlements tactfully and effectively
Skill in communicating technical and non-technical information orally and in writing to various audiences
Skill in exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Benefits
Cost-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Options
Life Insurance (up to 5 times annual salary)
CalPERS Retirement Plan
Money Purchase Pension Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Transit Subsidy
Education Reimbursement
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Floating Holiday Leave
9-80 Compressed Work Week
Flexible schedule and Remote Work option
Employees Assistance Program
And the Opportunity to Help Provide a Healthy Breathing Environment for Every Bay Area Resident.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase