Senior Legislative & Public Policy Lead

Bay Area Air District; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bay Area Air District seeks a Legislative Officer to oversee the Legislative Office, coordinate program planning, staffing, resource allocation, and budgeting, and act as a liaison in policy discussions at state, federal, and local levels. This is a full-time, exempt management position reporting to the Deputy Executive Officer of Public Affairs.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and leadership to advance air quality and public health initiatives across seven Bay

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and six years of professional level work experience, including three years of supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Experience with public policy analysis and budget management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the goals, operations, policies, procedures, and work standards of the Legislative Office.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of assigned staff. Coaches assigned staff for career development and performance improvement.
• Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development.
• Provides technical and managerial direction to Air District staff and others.
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget.
• Represents the Air District at meetings with the public, industry, and other agencies.

Skills

Legislative policy

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Six years professional experience

Job description

The Bay Area Air District seeks a Legislative Officer to oversee the Legislative Office, coordinate program planning, staffing, resource allocation, and budgeting, and act as a liaison in policy discussions at state, federal, and local levels. This is a full-time, exempt management position reporting to the Deputy Executive Officer of Public Affairs.

The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and leadership to advance air quality and public health initiatives across seven Bay