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Air Quality Specialist I/II

The Bay Area Air District (Air 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. 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. The Air District is currently conducting a recruitment for the position of Air Quality Specialist I/II in the Compliance and Enforcement Division.

Under general supervision, the Air Quality Specialist within the Compliance and Enforcement Division is a field inspection position that conducts a variety of field tasks to ensure that stationary sources of air pollution within the Air District's jurisdiction comply with applicable Federal, State and Air District air quality rules and regulations. Duties include conducting field inspections, excess and breakdown investigations, Title V deviations, public nuisance and complaint investigations at residential units and at different types of commercial and/or industrial facilities; using a variety of methods to determine compliance with applicable air quality rules and regulations; interfacing with technical and professional staff of the Air District, industry and other agencies; providing information and assistance to complainants and businesses regarding Air District regulations/authority, and permit policies and procedures; preparing a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance case summaries, Notice of Violation and Reportable Compliance Activity reports; and performing other specialized work, as assigned. Position is not eligible for remote work from home.

Under direction, performs a variety of professional level technical and administrative duties in the areas of inspection, investigation, air monitoring instrument and equipment operation, air quality planning, rule development, enforcement and compliance operations, and other air quality program areas; performs related work as assigned.

Air Quality Specialist I is the journey-level class in the Air Quality Specialist series. Incumbents are fully proficient to perform the full range of activities, with assignments of moderate difficulty. This class is alternately staffed with Air Quality Specialist II and incumbents may advance to the higher-level classification after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class. Air Quality Specialist II is the advanced journey-level class of this series. Incumbents are expected to exercise more independent judgment, initiative and decision making, and are responsible for assignments requiring a higher degree of working knowledge, ability and initiative with minimal day-to-day supervision. Incumbents may provide training and technical guidance to staff. This class is distinguished from Senior Air Quality Specialist in that the latter provides lead direction and is responsible for more complex work.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, or a closely related field. AND Experience: Air Quality Specialist I: Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to the Air District's Assistant Air Quality Specialist II, including performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment; or developing and administering air quality programs. Air Quality Specialist II: Four (4) years of experience performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment, or developing and administering air quality programs, of which at least two (2) years included performing work equivalent to the Air District's Air Quality Specialist I. Substitution: Any combination of relevant training and work experience in the listed or related fields may substitute for the education criteria on a year for year basis. Additional Requirements: Company Vehicle: A company vehicle will be provided for business use and must be taken home daily. Employee will be responsible for maintaining per the District Vehicle Policy. Physical & Lift Test: Must pass a physical exam and be able to meet the requirements of a lift test for occasional physical duties. Candidate must reside in California or relocate to California prior to start date. (Relocation expenses are not covered)

Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or download an application. Resumes must be included, and not 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. Applicants submitting paper applications must also complete an official BAAQMD application. Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in the vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement. 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. Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated "as is" and may be used to determine applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training who will continue in the selection process; incomplete or illegible applications will likely receive lower ratings. 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) ###-####. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.