Brief Job Description (Essential Functions of the Job):

The City of Boston is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Transportation is the community’s second-largest source of emissions, largely due to the use of gas-powered vehicles and commuters driving to Boston for work. 

The parking freezes, administered by the Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC), were created under state and federal law to cap the amount of off-street commercial parking available in Boston’s core and support the City’s transportation, carbon neutrality, and clean air goals. On September 19, 2020, the APCC amended the freeze regulations to strengthen program administration.

The Air Quality Project Manager will work with the APCC and other City agencies, residents, businesses, and institutions to administer programs, identify obstacles, and facilitate solutions leading to short-term and long-term air quality improvements in support of the Mayor’s goals of carbon neutrality and a healthy environment. Candidates should have a passion for clean air and low-carbon mobility, an affinity with maps and spreadsheets, and bring energy and creativity to pollution reduction across Boston’s communities.

• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the City of Boston’s climate and sustainability goals and the City’s administrative structure, programs, and staff responsibilities for climate action and air pollution control.
• Provides staff support for the APCC and the parking freeze, including support for program administration, communication with permit holders, invoicing, compliance, archive management, and regulatory hearings.
• Supports the development and management of policies, regulations, programs, and projects to address current and historical disparities in air quality and achieve air quality improvements.
• Collaborates with local and regional clean air and transportation agencies and operators.
• Coordinates and mainstreams internal and external activities related to air quality within City Hall and works with City agencies to expand the awareness of air pollution reduction and carbon neutrality initiatives in their activities.
• Leads innovative community outreach around air quality and pollution reduction.
• Supports the development of resources for residents, small businesses, and other stakeholders to take action to reduce air pollution.
• Provides assistance to the Environmental Compliance Officer in responding to constituent inquiries and complaints.
• Conducts site visits and inspections to assess compliance with local, state, and federal laws and permit conditions and identify possible violations.
• Performs related work as required. 

• Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in environmental science or policy, atmospheric science, urban planning, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks, execute clerical assignments and independent fieldwork, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for communicating with a diverse audience, with the ability to clearly communicate planning and regulatory concepts.
• Fluency in English and at least one of Boston’s major spoken languages (e.g., Spanish or Cantonese) is strongly preferred. 
• Proficient computer skills with prior experience using MS Suite, Adobe, and ArcGIS are strongly preferred. 
• Ability to work offsite and after hours, occasionally on weekends, as needed and with advance notice. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. 
• Candidates with a strong knowledge of Boston neighborhoods will be preferred. 
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and in incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
• Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston to improve the lives of all residents.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/SalaryPlan/Grade : MYO/MO-8

Hours per week: 35