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 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.

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 is currently accepting applications for the position Health Officer in the Executive Office.  

This is an open recruitment for one (1) full time, exempt, management position.  

About the Position

The Health Officer serves as the Air District's chief subject expert related to public and environmental health. The Health Officer is responsible for helping the public and particularly impacted communities to understand the relationship between air pollution exposure and health. The Health Officer works closely with residents in impacted communities to help them design local air quality plans to improve public health. The Health Officer also helps the Air District respond publicly and through the media to wildfires and other air pollution incidents with timely, clear, and scientifically supported information. The Health Officer will lead the implementation of key parts of the Air District’s strategic plan related to incorporation of health data into our planning, rule development, and permitting efforts. The Health Officer will also take a leading role in coordinating the Air District’s Advisory Council.  

Definition

Under executive direction, functions as senior managers operating a broad policy framework and assumes responsibility for area(s) as assigned; provides leadership and advice on health and environmental health science related policy matters and strategies including conducting complex health related projects and studies; interfaces with all managerial levels within the agency and serves as the Air District’s liaison with other agencies; performs related duties as required.

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 job related field and five years of professional level work experience, preferably in a public agency, including three years of project or program management experience. 

 Education and experience in the following is preferred:

• Doctorate level with major coursework in public health, epidemiology, toxicology or medicine and one year of experience relative to the health effects of air pollution OR
• Masters level in public health, epidemiology, or toxicology and three years of experience relative to the health effects of air pollution 

Other Requirements: 

May require possession of a valid California driver’s license. 

Work may require periodic off-hour response to industrial incidents.

How to Apply & Selection Criteria

 

Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at w ww.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. 

Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

 

Supplemental Questions Instructions

Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office 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 one page 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.

 

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 District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.