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Under direct supervision, conducts air quality and emission control monitoring and analysis; enforces relevant laws and programs related to emissions and ambient air monitoring; completes special assignments from the Air Pollution Control Officer; and performs related duties as assigned.
The District may provide an enhanced hiring incentive of $20,000 to any person hired as an Air Quality Engineer I/II/Senior. Any person accepting this incentive must agree to remain employed with the District for two (2) years or return the incentive on a pro-rated basis if they voluntarily terminate employment, abandon their job(i.e. five (5) consecutive days of no show and no call), are terminated. Repayment shall be made in accordance with the County of Lake Hiring Incentive Policy. Such payments shall be made as follows:
- $10,000 following 30 days after the initial appointment.
- $5,000 following one year of employment
- $5,000 following second year of employment
The initial review of applications will take place on November 6, 2024. Following that, all applications will be evaluated, and candidates will be interviewed if they meet minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
AIR QUALITY ENGINEER I
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid NESHAPS Inspector Training Certificate within twelve (12) months from date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Visible Emission Evaluator Certification as issued by the California Air Resources Board and Federal EPA within twelve (12) months from date of appointment.
Completion of Enforcement Training through the California Air Resources Board and Federal EPA within twenty-four (24) months from date of appointment.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in physics, chemistry, engineering, environmental air quality engineering, physical science.
Previous technical work experience in performing air pollution and emission control monitoring, analysis, and enforcement work is highly desirable.
AIR QUALITY ENGINEER II
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid NESHAPS Inspector Training Certificate.
Possession of a valid Visible Emission Evaluator Certification as issued by the California Air Resources Board and Federal EPA.
Completion of Enforcement Training through the California Air Resources Board and Federal EPA.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in physics, chemistry, engineering, environmental air quality engineering, physical science.
AND
Two (2) years of full-time experience performing professional air quality and emission control monitoring and analysis projects, enforcement work and source testing duties.
Previous technical work experience in performing air pollution and emission control monitoring, analysis, and enforcement work is highly desirable.
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