Executive Assistant I/II bei Bay Area Air District

About the Department

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 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 recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring. The Air District is recruiting for the position of Executive Assistant I/II in the Executive Office. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, confidential position. 

About the Division
The Executive Assistant in the Executive Office will be reporting to the Executive Operations Manager. This position will support the office by performing administrative work to facilitate Board and Committee meeting agenda packets, attend in-person meetings, provide administrative support to the Executive Office, while providing day to day support to a Deputy Executive Officer.  Duties may include scheduling, travel arrangements, logistical preparation for upcoming meetings (i.e., internal, and external).  Incumbent may perform other specialized work as assigned and is expected to use sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Definition
Under direction, provides varied, complex and often confidential administrative assistance to the Executive Officer/Air Pollution Control Officer or Deputy Executive Officer; requires use of discretion, initiative and independent judgment; performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Executive Assistant I is the entry level class in this series. It is designed to allow an experienced executive assistant to learn the procedures and processes particular to the Air District’s Executive Office and this confidential administrative class. This class is alternately staffed with the Executive Assistant II level and incumbents may progress to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency sufficient to meet the qualifications of the higher level.

Executive Assistant II is the journey level class in this series, fully competent to independently perform the full scope and diversity of responsibilities. Responsibilities include regular contact with governmental officials, the Air District Board of Directors, Hearing Board and Advisory Council, representatives of business or community organizations, the public, and all levels of Air District personnel to exchange information and explain administrative policies and procedures.

Position Duties

(Illustrative only)

Initiates correspondence independently for signature by appropriate management staff; reviews finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage.

Organizes meetings by notifying participants, making room arrangements, preparing agendas and required informational materials; may attend such meetings, hearings, etc., and prepare minutes.

Relieves executive staff of certain administrative matters by following up on projects, transmitting information, and keeping informed of pertinent activities.

Makes appointments and maintains a calendar; schedules and arranges for meetings and makes travel arrangements; sorts mail and obtains related backup materials.

Coordinates and assembles information from the Air District’s management and executive staff, the public and other stakeholders for Board of Director’s meetings; prepares and distributes the materials.

Proofreads and uploads materials to the Air District’s website.

Organizes own work; sets priorities and meets critical deadlines; ensures that such deadlines are met by other staff.

Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing information and resolving complaints which regularly require the use of judgment and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

Researches, compiles and summarizes a variety of informational or statistical data and materials.

Transcribes minutes and types draft reports and a wide variety of finished documents from notes, brief instructions, or printed materials; inputs or retrieves data and prepares reports using a personal computer system; compiles and processes confidential materials.

Organizes and maintains various administrative, reference, and follow-up files; purges files as requested.

Creates Power Point presentations and related materials for management presentations.

Tracks Board of Directors’ expenses and processes related payments.

May train, review and evaluate work of office support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Executive Assistant I: One year of administrative experience which has included providing office and administrative support to public sector management or corporate management, equivalent to the Air District class of Administrative Assistant.

Executive Assistant II: Three years of administrative experience which has included providing office and administrative support to public sector management or corporate management, equivalent to the Air District class of Administrative Assistant.

Substitution: Completion of the equivalent of 18 semester units from an accredited college or recognized business school in relevant subjects such as technical administrative skills, business English, or office administration may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience providing high level administrative support and customer service to C-suite executives, elected officials or government leaders.
• Professional judgement, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive materials and confidential matters with integrity.
• Strong calendar management experience including scheduling complex meetings across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare agendas, take meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Strong experience in business writing, editing and proofreading executive documents for accuracy and clarity with clear and professional communication.
• Experience coordinating logistics for internal and public meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Understanding of governmental processes and familiarity with the Brown Act.

Other Qualifications

How to Apply

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2025. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered.

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 no more than one page (500 words) 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 Air 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.

The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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