Air Quality Inspector
Company: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Location: Modesto, CA
Date Posted: December 6, 2024
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $5,877.49 - $8,276.37/mo
Air Quality Inspector I is the entry-level class in the field inspection series. Incumbents learn the principles and practices necessary to evaluate and enforce compliance with air pollution control regulations. Incumbents will conduct inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; use monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; respond to and investigate public complaints regarding air pollution concerns; perform spot checks to identify permit and emission violations; conduct chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; issue violation notices; and conduct permit inspections on newly established facilities.
After two years of service, incumbents are eligible to promote to Air Quality Inspector II. At the II level, incumbents are fully competent to perform the full range of inspection and compliance assignments requiring considerable judgment and knowledge of a variety of industries.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, or a closely related discipline. Experience in providing sub-professional, technical support in an air quality setting may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years. Candidates must submit acceptable documentation of all degrees/education claimed on their application, prior to an offer of employment.
Qualified applicants must possess an aptitude for learning the following: common biological, chemical, and physical processes that cause air pollution; techniques of modifying production processes and equipment that can reduce emissions; and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and must possess skill in: applying theories, principles, and practices of air quality to inspection and compliance matters; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; maintaining accurate records and files; basic keyboarding skills; exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
How to Apply
Interested individuals must apply on our website at www.valleyair.org by 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025.