Salary : $292,996.08 - $356,138.56 Annually
Location : 375 Beale St # 600, San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: JY 2026-03
Department: Executive Office
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of
Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs. For the recruitment brochure, please
click here.
Examples of Duties for this Position ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs. There is one (1) vacant full-time position. This at-will position is appointed by the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer and serves a term of three (3) years which may be extended.
Under direction of the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer, the Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs provides high-level technical, policy, and strategic direction in the management of the Air District's programs and activities. The Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs leads the agency in advancing environmental justice and institutionalizing the use of an equity lens to address systemic and programmatic disparities in the Air District's policymaking, operations, community engagement, and overall environmental impact.
The Deputy Executive Officer of Equity and Community Programs oversees the following functions:
Civil RightsServes as a key advisor to executive leadership on strategies and initiatives to ensure the Air District's services and programs are equitable, accessible, and shared by all Air District communities and in compliance with civil rights laws, regulations, and Air District policies.
Community InvestmentsDevelops and manages regional and local programs for funding streams generated by penalties and related funds. Community Investments ensures to direct a portion of the money generated through penalties back into communities where the violation occurred and to communities most impacted by air pollution.
Diversity, Equity and InclusionBuilds internal capacity through the training of staff in racial equity principles and advancing equity in the development of structures, policies, practices and procedures. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion seeks to drive diversity initiatives internally and externally, while also meeting the Air District's commitment to recruit and retain a diverse, highly skilled workforce and to build an inclusive, supportive culture.
Environmental JusticeEngages with community groups, community members, environmental organizations, regulated industries, local governments, and other key stakeholders to reduce harmful air emissions, especially for those who live in areas of the San Francisco Bay Area most impacted by air pollution. Environmental Justice is dedicated to protecting and improving air quality in the many diverse communities and overburdened neighborhoods of the Bay Area by partnering with community-based organizations, supporting community driven solutions, and actively promoting environmental justice across Air District programs.
Strategic IncentivesOffers financial incentives for projects that improve air quality, reduce air quality health impacts, and protect the global climate. Strategic Incentives focuses on reducing criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases through mobile source and low- or zero-emission transportation projects.
Technology ImplementationCultivates partnerships between technology developers and customers and offers grants and loans for low-carbon technologies for the industrial and transportation sectors to accelerate climate action.
This appointed, at-will position is accountable for overseeing and establishing priorities and goals for the assigned functions and for furthering Air District goals and objectives in an effective manner; acts as the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer as assigned or delegated; and performs related work as assigned including but are not limited to:
- Provides technical and policy direction and support to the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer and the Air District Board.
- Represents the Air District and/or the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer in varied situations with various groups and agencies both within and outside of the Air District; interacts with elected officials
- Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of assigned functions.
- Directs the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned functions.
- Directs the management of and makes policy recommendations regarding assigned programs and activities.
- Organizes and coordinates the development and implementation of projects and activities with other agencies.
- Ensures conformance with program schedules, budgets, and contracts.
- Develops and presents technical and policy issues and recommendations to the District Board and the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer.
The full class specifications can be found here.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field and six years of professional level work experience, including four years of management experience.
Some positions may require specialized training, education, and experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Air District is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and goal-oriented Deputy Executive Officer. This person will be trusted to make high quality decisions and ensure accountability. A candidate who is mission driven, passionate, strategic and can guide a team will be successful. The successful candidate has:
- Demonstrated strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to create a team-oriented, nurturing environment that emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration, communication, accountability, and responsiveness to achieve the equity and environmental justice goals and objectives of the Air District
- A record of personal and professional commitment to and success in the advancement of environmental justice, racial equity and social justice
- Familiarity with the air quality and environmental justice issues in overburdened communities, including supporting low-income communities and communities of color with technical assistance, grants, and other resources
- Politically astute and working effectively with diverse stakeholders in highly complex and political environment
- Community-oriented experience working with diverse communities overburdened by air pollution
- Understanding the principles and value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the difference between equality, equity, and justice
- High emotional intelligence, understanding the value and importance of clear communication and direction
- Excellent administrative skills and desire to mentor and develop staff
- Strong ethics possessing the highest level of integrity
- Forward thinking, innovative, creative, and solution-oriented
- Strong commitment to the Air District and must have passion and aptitude for their work and the mission of the organization
Key Qualifications:
- Experience working within or with government agencies and partnering strategically with external collaborators and organizations to advance shared goals
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Track record of demonstrating leadership to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental focused organizations
- Knowledge and understanding how implicit bias, personal identity, and power and privilege impact individuals, organizations, systems, policies, and structures
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
- Ability to effectively represent the Air District in contacts with elected officials, public, communities, industry, and other stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills and establishing effective collaborative relationships both internally and externally
- Interpreting, explaining, and applying Air District, federal, state and local rules and regulations
- Analyzing complex technical and administrative issues
- Social, political, and environmental issues influencing air quality management programs
How to Apply & Selection CriteriaHOWTO APPLYInterested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and chronological resume by
5:00p.m.onFriday, November 20, 2026. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at to apply.
SELECTION CRITERIAThe selection may include an application screening and/or panel interview depending on the number of qualified applicants. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an in-person interview.
- Cost-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Options
- Life Insurance (up to 5 times annual salary)
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- Money Purchase Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Transit Subsidy & Transportation Allowance
- Education Reimbursement
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday Leave
- Administrative Leave
- 9-80 Compressed Work Week
- Employees Assistance Program
- and the Opportunity to Help Provide a Healthy Breathing Environment for Every Bay Area Resident.
