Deputy Executive Officer, Equity & Community Programs

Bay Area Air Quality Management District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District seeks a Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs to lead environmental justice initiatives, advance equity across policymaking, and guide community engagement. This at-will, full-time role reports to the Executive Officer/APCO and shapes strategies across civil rights, community investments, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in leadership within government or public agencies, demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and six years of professional level work experience, including four years of management experience.
• Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and policy direction and support to the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer and the Air District Board.
• Represents the Air District and/or the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer in varied situations with various groups and agencies both within and outside of the Air District; interacts with elected officials.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of assigned functions.
• Directs the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned functions.
• Directs the management of and makes policy recommendations regarding assigned programs and activities.
• Organizes and coordinates the development and implementation of projects and activities with other agencies.
• Ensures conformance with program schedules, budgets, and contracts.
• Develops and presents technical and policy issues and recommendations to the District Board and the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Equity & Justice

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Job description

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District seeks a Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs to lead environmental justice initiatives, advance equity across policymaking, and guide community engagement. This at-will, full-time role reports to the Executive Officer/APCO and shapes strategies across civil rights, community investments, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in leadership within government or public agencies, demonstrated ability to