What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisory Council position at The Bay Area Air Quality Management District?
- Description
- The Bay Area Air 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.
The Air District is currently accepting applications for seven (7) members of the Advisory Council. This is a voluntary position.
ABOUT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The purpose of the Air District's Advisory Council is to advise and consult with the Board of Directors and the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) on issues related to air pollution emissions control and the environment. This may include studying and making recommendations on specific matters referred to the Advisory Council from the Air District's Board of Directors, or from the Executive Officer/APCO, including technical, social, economic and/or environmental aspects of matters being addressed by the Air District. It is anticipated that upcoming work will continue a focus on assessing and addressing cumulative impacts related to air pollution in overburdened communities, thereby advancing the mission, vision, and strategies described in the Air District's 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. The Advisory Council may also identify further areas of interest for exploration. - Examples of Duties for this Position
These are volunteer positions. There is no salary. Members of the Advisory Council shall be entitled to two hundred dollars ($200) per meeting for attending meetings of the Advisory Council and other authorized meetings. In addition, members of the Advisory Council shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred by them in attending meetings of the Advisory Council and Advisory Council committees of which they are a member.
Advisory Council members serve a term of two years and may be reappointed to a maximum of twelve consecutive years. Meetings of the Advisory Council are held at least four (4) times per year. The Advisory Council meets at the Air District's office at 375 Beale Street in San Francisco.- Minimum Qualifications
The Advisory Council consists of seven members who shall be skilled and experienced in the fields of air pollution, climate change, or the health impacts of air pollution. Members shall be selected to include a diversity of perspectives, expertise, and backgrounds. - How to Apply & Selection Criteria
Interested individuals must submit the following materials by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025:
1. A completed application;
2. A chronological resume;
3. Responses to the supplemental questions
Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.
Supplemental Questions Instructions
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Applications must be received no later than the time and date specified in this announcement. Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per question.
Salary : $200
