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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Commercial and Industrial Air Quality Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)

Yakima County - Union Gap, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $79K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is hiring a Commercial and Industrial Air Quality Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Department of Ecology. In this role, you will conduct compliance inspections, provide technical assistance to businesses on air quality regulations, and manage source registration information to ensure compliance with state and federal air quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Conduct Compliance Inspections; Independently plan, prioritize, and perform scheduled and unannounced on-site inspections of minor industrial air pollution sources to determine compliance with state and federal air quality regulations and permit conditions

Perform File & Data Reviews; Review permits, emission data, facility records, and prior inspection files to identify applicable requirements, compliance issues, and questions in advance of site visits

Determine Regulatory Compliance; Evaluate industrial processes, equipment, and emissions and use applicable laws, regulations, and permits to make objective compliance determinations

Provide Technical Assistance; Educate facility staff on air quality requirements, control technologies, best practices, permit conditions, and corrective actions needed for compliance

Document Inspections & Maintain Records; Prepare written inspection reports, document observations, submit field data, and maintain accurate records in electronic and paper systems consistent with agency policies

Conduct Enforcement Actions; Initiate and support enforcement actions when violations are identified; collaborate with agency staff and the Attorney General’s Office, and testify in hearings as required

Manage Source Registration Information; Update and maintain source information in the registration system; notify facilities of overdue reports or fees; track compliance obligations

Respond to Complaints & Evaluate Source Tests; Investigate air quality complaints, document findings in the ERTS system, review source test protocols and results, attend tests, and compare outcomes to permit limits

Qualification

Environmental ComplianceRegulatory AnalysisData AnalysisResearch SkillsTechnical CommunicationCritical ThinkingMechanical ProcessesMultitaskingRecord Keeping

Required

Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience in performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes two or more of the following: Compliance Experience- Determining the compliance or status of an organization or group against a set of expectations, metrics or standards

Regulatory Experience-Analyzing and understanding rules, regulations or laws and comparing business or operational activities in comparison

Communications-Communicating complex requirements to individuals or organizations in a professional manner

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action

Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions

Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data

Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or a related academic discipline

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license