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            background-position: initial initial; background-repeat:
            initial initial;">The Bay Area Air Quality Management
            District (District) is a regional government agency,
            committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's
            health and the environment. The District accomplishes this
            goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various
            outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean
            air choices.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            The 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.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            The District is currently conducting a recruitment for the
            position of Senior Air Quality Meteorologist in the
            Technical Services Division. There is one (1) vacancy. This
            is a regular, represented position with regular working
            hours between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
            Occasional overtime on weekends and holidays is required.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            <b>DEFINITION</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Provides lead direction and performs the more complex
            professional meteorological work; performs related work as
            assigned.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            <b>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS</b><span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            This is the advanced lead level in the professional
            meteorology series. Incumbents provide lead direction to
            professional and support staff and perform the more complex
            meteorological studies including assessing and improving
            prediction of future air quality levels in the Bay Area
            through the use of computer models. This class is
            distinguished from the Supervising Air Quality Meteorologist
            in that the latter plans, organizes, supervises, reviews and
            evaluates staff and activities of an assigned section.<br>
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            Duties for this Position:</th>
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            initial initial;"><b>Provides lead direction, training and
              work review to professional, technical and support staff;
              resolves technical questions relating to the work.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Trains staff in work procedures and participates in the
              evaluation of work performance.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Reviews various operational forecast models; assesses the
              appropriateness of meteorological data used and the
              assumptions made; advises on new products needed from
              vendors and advises Executive Staff whether air quality
              standards may be exceeded on a daily and weekly basis.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Leads the section in the implementation of the Air
              District Open Burn program and attends two to three
              regional meetings each year to facilitate cooperation with
              meteorologists in neighboring Air Districts.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Determines compliance with District regulations;
              determines the responsible source for exceedances of air
              quality standards; recommends and supports enforcement and
              legal actions.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Represents the District in coordinating activities with
              other operational and research groups and public agencies.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Collects, analyzes and interprets meteorological data
              gathered by surface and upper air stations, satellites and
              profilers; verifies quality of data; identifies and
              explains trends.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, satellite
              photographs, prognostic charts and air pollution data to
              predict long and short range air quality conditions;
              recommends air quality advisories, and determines acreage
              amounts to be burned by State and local agencies upon
              request<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
              <br>
              Applies scientific and statistical techniques to solve
              complex air pollution analysis and forecasting problems.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></b><br>
            <br>
            Identifies research needs, designs and conducts technical
            and statistical studies and prepares reports of findings.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Represents the District in coordinating activities with
            other operational and research groups and public agencies.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Collects, analyzes and interprets meteorological data
            gathered by surface and upper air stations, satellites and
            radar; verifies quality of data; identifies and explains
            trends.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, photographs
            and prognostic charts and air contaminant data to predict
            long and short range meteorological and air quality
            conditions; issues various periodic and special air quality
            advisories.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Performs statistical and computer analysis of complex
            meteorological and air quality relationships.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Writes and implements computer programs and software to
            manipulate and analyze meteorological and air quality data.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Applies scientific and mathematical theories, principles,
            models and techniques to solve complex air pollution
            analysis and forecasting problems.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Participates in developing and monitoring the annual budget
            for the section.<br>
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            Qualifications:</th>
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              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
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            Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or
            university with major coursework in meteorology or a closely
            related field and three years of professional meteorological
            experience involving environmental quality analysis and
            forecasting.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
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            <b>Other Requirements</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
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            Must possess a valid California driver's license.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Specified positions may require physical strength and
            agility to climb towers in excess of 10 meters in height.
            Specified positions may require some weekend work.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Please note: This position includes weekend and holiday
            assignments. Such assignments are rotated with two other
            meteorologists. Assignments usually result in working
            approximately every 6th weekend during spring and summer and
            every 3rd weekend during fall and winter. These overtime
            assignments typically require up to 5 hours on either or
            both weekend days before 1pm and may be done by telecommute
            with the approval of the supervisor.<br>
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            &amp; Selection Criteria:</th>
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              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Interested individuals must submit a completed official
            BAAQMD application along with a chronological resume and the
            answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire to the District's
            Human Resources Office at 939 Ellis Street, 4th Floor, San
            Francisco, CA, 94109 by<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><b>no
              later than 5 p.m. on May 12, 2014</b>. Applications are
            accepted online. Please visit our website at
            <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.baaqmd.gov/jobs">www.baaqmd.gov/jobs</a> to apply or to download an application.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Resumes are required, but not in lieu of the required
            application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed
            applications will not be accepted.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            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. If a panel
            interview is utilized it will be weighted 100%, and it may
            include a written exercise that will be scored as a
            percentage of the total score.<br>
            <br>
            <b>The District may hire from this recruitment process to
              fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.<span
                class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></b><br>
            <br>
            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.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            <b>QUALIFICATIONS</b><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Knowledge of:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Basic principles and practices in training new
            meteorologists.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Principles and theories of scientific meteorology, including
            physics, mathematics and statistics and their applications
            to environmental air quality.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Principles and techniques of meteorological and air quality
            analysis, forecasting and modeling.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Applicable District rules and regulations and state and
            federal laws related to air quality and prescribed burning.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Principles and techniques of scientific research and data
            analysis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Skill in:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of
            assigned staff.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Training others in work procedures.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Applying meteorological and air quality principles and
            theories.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Preparing and analyzing meteorological and air quality data
            and issuing accurate forecasts.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
            with those contacted in the course of the work.<span
              class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and
            other written materials.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span><br>
            <br>
            Using initiative and sound independent judgment within
            established guidelines.</td>
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