Civil Rights Officer

The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.

Develops, implements, and monitors the organization's civil rights program, ensuring compliance with civil rights laws and preventing discrimination in service delivery and program access.

Advises executive leadership on strategies and policies to ensure the organization�s services and programs are equitable, accessible, and compliant with Civil Rights laws, regulations and policies.

Conducts investigations and audits of civil rights discrimination complaints and advises
leadership regarding findings. Makes recommendations to modify processes, policies, procedures, and training to mitigate future complaints.

Tracks and analyzes legislative developments related to civil rights, particularly Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or California Government Code Section 11135, and recommends updates to organizational policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.

Reviews, evaluates, and recommends effective nondiscriminatory policies and procedures which comply with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Creates and implements training for Air District leaders and staff on the civil rights laws, and their applicability to the work that is performed by the Air District.

Collects, analyzes, and reports on data related to civil rights compliance, discrimination complaints, and Title VI program performance. Presents findings and recommendations to the executive team, board, and external stakeholders.

Leads outreach efforts to underserved and minority communities to ensure their access to environmental protections and organizational services. Develops language access and disability accommodation programs to remove barriers to participation.

Represents the Air District in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and other organizations on civil rights matters. Collaborates with external partners to enhance the Air District�s compliance efforts.

Maintains accurate and confidential records, prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

Oversees staff responsible for civil rights program administration, including audits, training, and outreach. Provides direction and support to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks, projects, and goals.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience
Bachelor�s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, law, or a closely related field, and five years of experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Desirable Qualifications
5 years of professional level work experience, preferably in a public agency, including three years of supervisory experience. 

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.

Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. 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 or returned. 

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 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 District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.