Job Opportunity-Community Engagement-Bay Area Air Quality Management District
The Community Engagement and
Policy Division is seeking a manager to lead the Community Engagement Section,
a highly motivated and talented team of community engagement specialists and
public information officers. The Community Engagement Section is the Air
District's main point of contact with the public and employs inclusive and
equitable community engagement strategies to increase awareness, foster
relationships and ensure opportunities for stakeholder participation in
planning and decision-making. Staff particularly seek opportunities for those
that have been historically excluded, discriminated against, under-represented,
or under-resourced to participate and shape Air District decisions that impact
their lives and improve public health.
SALARY:
Hourly $66.95 - $81.38
Biweekly $5,356.20 - $6,510.49
Monthly $11,605.09 - $14,106.06
Annually $139,261.13 - $169,272.78
OPENING DATE: 01/30/20
CLOSING DATE: 02/21/20 05:00 PM
DESCRIPTION: The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.
The 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.
The District is recruiting for the position of Manager in the Community Engagement and Policy Division. There is One (1) vacancy in the Community Engagement Section. This is an open recruitment for a full-time, exempt, management position. The Community Engagement and Policy Division is seeking a manager to lead the Community Engagement Section, a highly motivated and talented team of community engagement specialists and public information officers. The Community Engagement Section is the Air District's main point of contact with the public and employs inclusive and equitable community engagement strategies to increase awareness, foster relationships and ensure opportunities for stakeholder participation in planning and decision-making. Staff particularly seek opportunities for those that have been historically excluded, discriminated against, under-represented, or under-resourced to participate and shape Air District decisions that impact their lives and improve public health.
An ideal candidate will be an innovative and collaborative leader who has emotional intelligence and a history of developing, managing, and leading inclusive/equitable community engagement; understands environmental justice principles; handles multiple workstreams in a high-pressure environment with grace and agility; and values shared leadership and steward leadership. A successful candidate will also be an experienced manager of people and operations, committed to relationship building, and are adept at mediating interpersonal conflict. They will also have a reputation as a strong collaborative partner, exercising a high level of tact, good judgment, political savvy, diplomacy and cooperative working relationships with diverse groups of people.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class assume responsibility for one or more section(s), programs or functional areas. Incumbents make decisions which typically involve program planning and directing, as well as, organizing new and future resource needs.
Manager is distinguished from Director/Officer in that the latter has overall managerial responsibility for multiple sections or functional areas of a division. This class is further distinguished from Assistant Manager in that the latter has responsibility for one or more programs or functional areas and responsibility overseeing complex, diverse programs or services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION:
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned programs.
Directs, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; selects and trains staff and provides for their professional development.
Directs the preparation, maintenance, verification, and reconciliation of a wide variety of reports.
Develops, reviews, and recommends improved methods and procedures.
Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records; prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Analyzes technical issues, prepares and presents reports and recommendations regarding operational and policy issues to the Board, various committees, and other groups.
Analyzes and reviews local, state, and federal legislation to determine its impact on the District.
Responds to requests for public information regarding the District's policies, procedures and operations.
Represents the District and assists the Director/Officer as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in a job related field and four (4) years of professional level work experience preferably in a public agency, of which at least two (2) years were at a supervisory level. Some positions may require specialized training, education and experience.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION CRITERIA: Interested individuals must submit a completed official BAAQMD application along with a chronological resume and the answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire by no later than 5 p.m. on February 21, 2020. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.
Resumes are required, but not 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. 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 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
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.baaqmd.gov
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
375 Beale Street Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-749-4980 415-749-4980
HR_Staff@baaqmd.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job #TL-2020-2 MANAGER TL
Manager Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Please describe your experience in leading teams, organizations, or other types of groups. Include the organization where you gained your experience, your role/job title in the organization, size of the team/organization/group you led, length of time in years/months, and a brief but complete description of your duties and responsibilities. In particular, please describe any experience with air quality, environmental, social justice, or public health projects, programs, or matters.
* 2. Please describe your experience working with diverse stakeholders and communities. Describe the nature of your interactions, the types of stakeholders and/or community
groups involved, and include any examples of when you used facilitation techniques to aid in conflict resolution.
* Required Question
For more information, please see here: https://www.baaqmd.gov/about-the-air-district/job-opportunities/job-opportunities