Technician

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 established the Community Investments Office (CIO) to design and administer programs that invest penalty-generated and related funds back into communities most impacted by air pollution. The CIO implements the Board-adopted Community Benefits Penalty Funds Policy, which governs how enforcement penalties are allocated between the Air District's General Fund and dedicated community benefits funds. These include Local Community Benefits Funds tied to specific incidents or facilities and a Regional Community Benefits Fund that supports multi-community and region-wide investments in air quality and public health.

CIO staff work with community members, local governments, community-based organizations, and other partners to design and implement projects that reduce emissions, mitigate exposure, strengthen community resilience, and build local capacity in communities that have been overburdened by air pollution.

The Air District is currently conducting an open recruitment for a full-time Technician in the Community Investments Office. This position will provide essential administrative and program support that helps move funding efficiently, transparently, and accountably from enforcement actions to community-driven projects.

This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, limited-term contract employee (LTCE) for up to two years.

Under close supervision, performs routine administrative, technical support, and customer service work in support of assigned functional areas, including budget, finance, procurement, organizational development, human resources, diversity, equity and inclusion, general administration, and specialized division-specific programs.

As a Technician, you will provide critical administrative and program support to help the office design, launch, and implement community-focused funding programs. You will help keep CIO's work organized and moving forward by:

• Maintaining and organizing program records and files, including electronic repositories and document management systems.
• Receiving, logging, and processing program applications and related documents.
• Processing grants financial management and invoicing.
• Supporting coordination of meetings and engagements with community partners, advisory bodies, and internal staff.
• Tracking information and preparing materials that help the team deliver funding to communities in a timely, transparent, and accountable way.

This role is a good fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both data and people. You enjoy managing documents and information systems, juggling multiple priorities, and supporting multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Technician is the entry-level administrative and technical support classification. Under close supervision, incumbents perform routine support assignments within an established procedural framework while learning Air District policies, procedures, and the operations of an assigned functional or program area. As knowledge and experience are gained, assignments are performed with greater independence within established guidelines.

This class is distinguished from Analyst I/II in that the latter performs professional-level analytical work requiring greater subject matter knowledge, independent judgment, and responsibility for program and project assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND/OR EXERCISED

Supervision is provided by a supervisor or manager. No supervision is exercised over others.

The following duties are typical for all jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.

Some positions in this classification may be assigned to one or several program areas; an exhaustive list of program-area specific duties is not provided.

Assists with the administration of assigned programs, projects, and initiatives by performing routine administrative and technical support tasks.

Reviews and verifies information for completeness, accuracy, and compliance; enters and maintains data in databases and resolves routine discrepancies as needed.

Gathers, compiles, and summarizes data related to program activities; conducts basic research and analysis to identify and track trends, outcomes, and routine issues.

Prepares and maintains files, records, reports, presentations, correspondence, and other documentation.

Assists in monitoring program activities and performance measures using established metrics, procedures, and tools.

Provides customer service to internal and external stakeholders, responds to routine inquiries, and explains Air District policies and procedures.

Assists in preparing meeting materials, agenda items, and routine correspondence.

Assists with preparing training materials, scheduling training sessions, and maintaining related records.

Maintains and updates files, procedures, forms, logs, and records.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The items listed below are the minimum requirements for this classification.

Associate's degree and one year of administrative, technical, or program support experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Some positions may require more specialized education, training and experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver's license or ability to obtain one.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Monday October 19, 2026 Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.

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.

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 or returned.

Supplemental Questions Instructions

Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in the vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement.

Please limit your responses to no more than one page (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. Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated "as is" and incomplete or illegible applications will likely receive lower ratings. Therefore, it is very important to provide a concise, organized, and easy to follow response to each question.

You must provide the following for each question regarding experience: The name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities.

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 Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.