How to Apply for a Position

Viewing Vacancy Postings

Click this link to the Employment Opportunities page and select the title of the position that you are interested in to view the duties, requirements, and selection process information.

Applying for a Position

Before requesting an application package review the duties and minimum requirements stated in the recruitment announcement. If you are interested in the position and feel that your education and experience meet the qualifications, you may apply in two ways.

• Internet Application : To apply for a position on-line, you must provide all information as requested via the on-line application system ( Employment Opportunities ), including responses to any supplemental questions and a resume if the Vacancy Announcement requests one.
• Paper Application: If you do not wish to apply on-line, you may contact us by phone or email to request an application package, or you may pick one up in person. Click on this link for Contact Information . To submit a paper application instead of applying on-line, you must complete all items as requested by the Vacancy Announcement and send those items signed and dated to the Human Resources Office. You may also download an application online at Employment Opportunities.

Contents of the Application Package

Application packages typically include a Vacancy Announcement, a Supplemental Application with job-specific questions for you to respond to, and a general BAAQMD application form. A resume may also be requested from you.

Application Acceptance

Whether you apply via the internet or paper application, the Human Resources Office must receive all of your application materials by the closing date and time indicated in the Vacancy Announcement. A postmark on the due date is not sufficient. Faxed application packages are not accepted, your original signature is required on paper applications.

Please note that resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

You will typically be notified of examination dates one week prior to the examination, either by email or US mail. However, because we cannot guarantee delivery*, it is up to the applicant to follow up by calling 415-749-4980 if you do not receive notification.

*All applicants, including BAAQMD employees, must notify the Human Resources Office in the event of a change of mailing address, email address and/or phone number during any phase of the examination process.

Employment Eligibility

Federal law requires all employees to provide Verification of Eligibility to work in this country. The BAAQMD will not prepare or file a labor condition application with the Department of Labor.

In the event that you are offered a position with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, both you and the BAAQMD must comply with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986. To do this, you will be asked to provide documentation that establishes your identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States . If you cannot provide this documentation, you will not be eligible to work for the BAAQMD.