AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST I/II

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AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST I/II

Clark County Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Job Description:

AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST I/II

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Environment and Sustainability Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Air Quality Specialist I/II position. This position performs a variety of professional and technical tasks in air quality management and pollution control for Clark County. This position works primarily in an office environment while also conducting site visits on a frequent basis. The position processes applications, reviews a variety of regulations, and prepares air quality permits with supporting documentation. The position requires the ability to research technical information and conduct technical analyses relating to potential emissions, pollution control technologies, and suitable compliance demonstration measures. Activities also involve assessing industrial processes, deciphering data, and determining whether additional information must be submitted to the department. The position collaborates closely with internal staff and representatives of the regulated community.

Permitting Section (Permit Writer):
This position works primarily in an office environment while also conducting site visits on a frequent basis. The position processes applications, reviews a variety of regulations, and prepares air quality permits with supporting documentation. The position requires the ability to research technical information and conduct technical analyses relating to potential emissions, pollution control technologies, and suitable compliance demonstration measures. Activities also involve assessing industrial processes, deciphering data, and determining whether additional information must be submitted to the department. The position collaborates closely with internal staff and representatives of the regulated community.

Compliance and Enforcement Section:
This position works in the stationary source compliance group or in the dust compliance group in the compliance and enforcement section within the Division of Air Quality. The position frequently works in a field environment and conducts on-site air quality compliance inspections of minor stationary sources, construction sites, vacant lands, and unpaved parking lots/storage yards; performs compliance surveillance of fugitive dust emission sources during wind advisories; responds to citizen complaints; observes tests of air pollution control equipment; and prepares and reviews technical documents including inspection reports and Notices of Violations. The position also performs research and analysis, participates in studies and projects, and provides information to the industry and public regarding pollution control compliance methods and devices.

Planning Section:
This position works primarily in an office environment with occasional meetings beyond normal business hours and light travel for conferences/meetings/training. Provides technical support in regional air quality planning, including assisting in the development of new air quality regulations and strategies to reduce air pollutants. Stays informed about regulatory changes and emerging technologies and conducts assessments of air quality issues to inform planning and policy decisions. Presents findings and collaborates with stakeholder and external partners on air quality initiatives.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

Air Quality Specialist I: $28.11 - $43.55 Hourly
Air Quality Specialist II: $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly

The Air Quality Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Air Quality Specialist II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Air Quality Specialist I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, biology, chemistry, physics or a related field.

Air Quality Specialist II - In addition to the above; minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience comparable to that of an Air Quality Specialist I.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Work out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. Specified positions may require working around asbestos requiring them to wear protective equipment, including negative pressure respirators. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Specified positions may require a medical exam to determine ability to wear respiratory protection apparatus.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Specified positions may be contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: Other leave options Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$28.11 - $47.03 Hourly
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