Staff Specialist I/II (Civil Rights Office)
Bay Area Air Quality Management District San Francisco, CA, USA
- Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Categories: Environmental Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 15, 2025
Job Description:
Staff Specialist I/II (Civil Rights Office)
Description
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!
Bay Area Air Quality Management 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.
At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Staff Specialist I/II for the Civil Rights Office. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position. The position may be filled at either the level I or II depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
The Office of Civil Rights was created to ensure compliance with key civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and California Government Code Section 11135. In addition to ensuring compliance within the Air District’s programs and policies, the Office will affirmatively raise Title VI and Government Code Section 11135 issues with agencies that receive state and federal funds. By taking this affirmative approach, the Office will work to identify and correct disproportionate, adverse impacts on communities based on race, color, national origin, or other protected classes.