South Coast AQMD’s Administrative & Human Resources (AHR) office is comprised of several units including those that oversee Risk Management, Business Services and Building Services. Other units oversee Employment and Labor Relations matters, as well as benefits and records. The department is also responsible for the classification, pay, recruitment, selection, and the organizational development and training of all employees.

Throughout the pandemic, the AHR office has drafted and implemented the agency’s COVID-19 Prevention Program, including evaluation of potential employee exposure and providing training and any necessary equipment to keep staff safe. The Labor Relations/Benefits unit administers employee benefit programs that include open enrollment for health insurance, wellness education programs and manager training opportunities.

The Recruitment unit, in coordination with the Organizational Development & Training team, is responsible for the planning and administering of programs that maximize hiring, promotion, retention, training and development of Employees.

Risk Management staff oversees programs aimed at ensuring a healthy and safe work environment, including security, emergency preparedness, and business continuity programs. This also includes programs implemented to reduce liability and accident-related costs.

The Business Services unit manages the administration and maintenance of South Coast AQMD headquarters including the childcare center, field offices, air monitoring stations and the agency’s 270 fleet vehicles.

The AHR team anticipates implementing new training programs to continue improving on overall knowledge, skills, and career development, as well as general agency safety using new online resources.