Air Quality Environmental Specialist II
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Air Quality is seeking a science and people oriented professional with a technical background and strong communication skills to serve in its Permitting and Enforcement Program. The permitting and enforcement program involves many different program areas encompassing a variety of work tasks. The Air Quality Specialist II conducts inspections, issues permits, consults with industry contacts, reviews emission inventories, composes letters & reports, enforces rules, and responds to service requests. Candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn and an attitude of positivity & flexibility are most successful in this role. See http://airquality.mecknc.gov for additional information about the program. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Successful applicant will need to travel to Charlotte, NC for interviews. Performs technical and investigative work involving enforcement of various codes and regulations to protect public health, safety, and the environment. This position, under minimal supervision, may also perform site inspections, collects and analyzes samples and data, and responds to citizen complaints.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree in an environmental or scientific field.
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
- Requires County Driving Privileges
- Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
- Knowledge of Environmental assessment and pollution control principles, practices and methods
- Knowledge of Field testing, sampling and investigation techniques and procedures
- Knowledge of Federal, state and local environmental laws, rules and regulations
- Skills in Maintaining field monitoring and data equipment
- Skills in Conducting field observations
- Skills in Preparing reports
- Skills in Collecting field samples
- Skills in Organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field
- Abilities in Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
- Abilities in Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics
- Abilities in Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
- Abilities in Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
- Proficient in applicable computer programs
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn and an attitude of positivity & flexibility are most successful in this role.
Responsibilities
- Review field inspection reports and assign and monitor follow-up corrective and enforcement actions and plans
- Investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules and regulations
- Coordinate and participate in enforcement actions with external agencies
- Draft, prepare, and review reports, correspondence and other documents concerning complaints and enforcement activities
- Consult with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives on environmental matters
- Develop data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to compile, inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data
- Order field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing and investigations
- Provide technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review the work of others
- Conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and soil
- Perform public education and outreach activities in various settings such as the field, office or classroom environments
- Assist with the preparation of grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed.
- Operate environmental monitoring equipment, following quality controls and good laboratory practice (GLP).
Benefits
- This is an exempt (salaried) position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
