Environmental Justice Director

Bay Area Air District • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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 Bay Area Air District’s Equity and Community Programs Service Area is seeking a high qualified, highly motivated and engaged Director for its Environmental Justice Division. As a key member of the management team, the Director for Environmental Justice leads a team of over 15 employees advancing the Air District’s Environmental Justice and community engagement initiatives across the Bay Area.

Requirements

• Five of years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting community-focused initiatives within a public agency or similarly mission-driven organization
• Five years of experience developing, implementing, and leading successful community engagement and public participation programs
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in job-related field and six years of professional level work experience, including three years of management experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish or other non-English language widely spoken in the communities served by the Air District preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Strategically consult with cross divisional stakeholders to ensure equity-focused value integration throughout Air District programs
• Collaborate across divisions to strengthen and advance district-wide environmental justice efforts
• Foster and maintain trusted partnerships with community-based organizations, residents, public agencies, and other external stakeholders
• Lead efforts to embed environmental justice principles and community priorities into district planning, policy development, and program implementation
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of community engagement strategies, frameworks, and practices to strengthen public participation, transparency and accountability
• Directs, plans, monitors, and evaluates the goals, operations, policies, procedures, and work standards of a division.
• 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.
• Adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major agency priorities.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the division's operations, organizational structure, staffing levels, systems, and other internal policies and procedures.
• Recommends alternative approaches and implements changes.
• Represents the Air District at meetings with the public, industry, and other agencies.
• Serves as the liaison for the agency.
• Plans, develops, implements, or directs major or complex projects or programs.
• Directs the research of complex and highly technical issues, analyzes alternative solutions or approaches, and recommends most effective course of action.
• Directs and oversees the preparation and administration of the division's budget.
• Develops and presents technical, policy, operational, or administrative issues and recommendations to the Air District Board and executive management.
• Reviews and analyzes division and agency reports.
• Directs the preparation of monthly and annual reports.
• Directs the gathering and analysis of information and evaluates processes.
• Assists in the identification, development, and implementation of agency goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• pay equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager