NEOGOV · 5 days ago
Air Quality Specialist I/II( Meteorology and Measurement)
District Field Offices, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$103K/yr - $139K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Air Quality Specialist I/II to join the Bay Area Air District's Meteorology & Measurement Division. The role involves operating air quality monitoring platforms, conducting data analysis, and ensuring compliance with air quality standards to protect public health and the environment.
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Responsibilities
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks to comply with regulatory guidelines
Develops plans and documentation for the measurement, quality control and quality assurance, and analysis of emissions and air quality data
Extracts, analyzes and ensures the quality of data, including, but not limited to, devices/operations that emit air pollution, emissions, greenhouse gas, facilities, and meteorological data; prepares graphs, charts, statistical summaries, and reports from data; and may assist in more complex studies
Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs
Reviews and summarizes data, prepares special and periodic reports and monitors effectiveness of Air District programs
Researches and studies air quality and climate issues
Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and greenhouse gas reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence
Administers air quality programs, including the revision of plans and recommending resolution of problem situations
May calculate emissions reductions and assess emissions inventories, conduct economic impacts analyses, and perform other technical work
Confers with industry representatives, Air District staff, the public and other agencies to obtain and disseminate technical and operational information
Drafts, reviews and analyzes air quality and greenhouse gas reports and other documents; conducts inquiries, compiles and researches information
Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about air quality programs; explains and interprets technical policies, rules and regulations
Prepares and coordinates technical and safety program training for Air District staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; may conduct staff training; monitors training needs for staff
Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies
Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise
Prepares technical reports and policy documents and gives presentations on Air District projects, including Air District staff, executives, board members, and community groups and other external stakeholders; briefs executives and board members
Helps to develop new, and revises existing air quality programs, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to achieve air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and reduce the public exposure to air pollutants; researches technical feasibility and new control proposals for new or revised rules
Administers the records management program
Performs other related duties as assigned
Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs ambient air monitoring, meteorological, or source test equipment and instrumentation. Evaluates instrument performance, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts
Provides fabrication support for development and construction of monitoring platforms
Conducts mobile, portable or stationary source-oriented monitoring. Prepares and collects various samples of ambient and source air pollutants at air monitoring and stationary sites
Operates field computers, computer hardware/software, databases, telecommunications, and data devices in stand-alone and networked data acquisition systems and troubleshoots these systems when errors or malfunctions occur
Reviews, evaluates, summarizes and records data collected electronically or manually from scientific/analytical instrumentation, and ensures accuracy, completeness, validity, and compliance with Air District, state, and federal standards
Prepares, collects, and processes data, samples, reagents and filters
Conducts instrument performance evaluations. Evaluates instrument performance, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts, components and assemblies
Conducts quality assessment (quality assurance and/or quality control) functions on ambient air monitoring, ground level monitoring, and source-testing equipment and ensures accurate calibration in conformance with Air District, state and federal standards
Conducts instrument performance evaluations, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts, components and assemblies
Ensures that data systems meet the needs of the Air District in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for the storage, processing, and transmittal of regulatory data
Qualification
Required
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
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
California Drivers License
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
Benefits
Cost-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Options
Life Insurance (up to 5 times annual salary)
CalPERS Retirement Plan
Money Purchase Pension Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Transit Subsidy
Education Reimbursement
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Floating Holiday Leave
9-80 Compressed Work Week
Flexible schedule and Remote Work option
Employees Assistance Program
And the Opportunity to Help Provide a Healthy Breathing Environment for Every Bay Area Resident.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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