Allegheny County Health Department · 19 hours ago
Air Quality Electronic Technician I
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAllegheny County Health Department is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of the community. They are seeking an entry-level Air Quality Electronic Technician I to maintain and operate air quality monitoring equipment and perform various technical tasks under supervision.
Health CareWellness
Responsibilities
Calibrates, installs, maintains and operates gaseous and particulate electronic analyzers and sampling equipment, among others, used in obtaining air quality measurements
Repairs and makes replacement parts used in field sampling and electronic air monitoring programs
Selects specific locations for air sampling equipment in conjunction with air monitoring programs
Performs quality control procedures, routine maintenance, and repair work on air monitoring equipment
Designs simple electronic instrumentation of a specialized nature
Maintains records and prepares technical reports and analyses
Performs related work
Contribute to the implementation of the Air Quality Program's goals and objectives by applying principles and procedures included in quality assurance project plans and standard operating procedures during routine maintenance and operation of air monitors, air samplers, data logging systems and meteorological towers/sensor at assigned locations
Support the continuous improvement of program performance through technical activities such as diagnosing and repairing the various types of air monitors and electronic equipment in in the air monitoring network
Follow sampling schedules to successfully install and retrieve sample filters, program samplers to collect air samples while collecting essential data relating to sampler performance
Understand operational principles of all monitor types in use in the monitoring network
Program dataloggers used at continuous air monitoring stations. Work with staff to ensure datalogger tables and network settings are compatible with the central data polling system
Incorporate ethical standards of practice and professional manner into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities. Gain necessary security clearances and maintain relationships to assure continued access to air monitors in schools and public or private buildings or properties
Drive a County owned or personal vehicle to routinely travel to various air monitoring stations throughout Allegheny County
Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department
Performs other duties as required or requested
Qualification
Required
Entry level technical work in the field of air quality monitoring
Maintain field sampling and monitoring equipment used primarily for the air monitoring network
Calibrating, maintaining and operating electronic and air sampling and air monitoring equipment in accordance with monitoring standards
Perform a limited variety of detection, monitoring and analytical duties as they gain knowledge and expertise
Calibrates, installs, maintains and operates gaseous and particulate electronic analyzers and sampling equipment
Repairs and makes replacement parts used in field sampling and electronic air monitoring programs
Selects specific locations for air sampling equipment in conjunction with air monitoring programs
Performs quality control procedures, routine maintenance, and repair work on air monitoring equipment
Designs simple electronic instrumentation of a specialized nature
Maintains records and prepares technical reports and analyses
Contribute to the implementation of the Air Quality Program's goals and objectives
Support the continuous improvement of program performance through technical activities
Follow sampling schedules to successfully install and retrieve sample filters
Understand operational principles of all monitor types in use in the monitoring network
Program dataloggers used at continuous air monitoring stations
Incorporate ethical standards of practice and professional manner into all interactions
Gain necessary security clearances and maintain relationships to assure continued access to air monitors
Drive a County owned or personal vehicle to routinely travel to various air monitoring stations
Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department
Techniques and equipment used in source and general atmospheric sampling for electrical/electronic networks
Electrical circuitry and electronics
Standard electronic and electrical test equipment
Methods and techniques in cleaning, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and quality control of simple electronic and electrical equipment
Use bench and hand tools appropriate to the job
Diagnose malfunctions in electric, electro-chemical air monitoring instruments and instrumentation systems
Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and industrial representatives
Make decisions on equipment readiness and to determine priority of repairs
Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Write concise and analytical reports
Use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and various proprietary applications
Work in various environments including all season, all weather outdoor activities
Climb and use of fixed or portable ladders may be required depending on site assignment
Respond to public health emergencies
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year
Benefits
Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits
Medical coverage and dental benefits
A retirement plan
Life insurance
A deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met
Company
Allegheny County Health Department
Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) offers public health services to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being.
Founded in 1957Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-04-10Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Patrick Dowd
Chief Operating Officer
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