Air Quality Field Assistant -2 Yr Long-Term Temporary

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District•Bakersfield, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited you are considering the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as a place for employment. Our agency is in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for all Valley residents through efficient, effective and entrepreneurial air quality management strategies. We pride our agency on not only high-quality technical work, but also exceptional customer service. Our customers include the public, the regulated community, other agencies, and fellow employees. The principles of our STAR (Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Respect) culture creates an atmosphere in which providing exceptional service, demonstrating effective teamwork, maintaining a positive attitude, and showing respect to others is a key part of every employee’s job. The District is recruiting for a Temporary Air Quality Field Assistant to fill a vacancy located in the Bakersfield office. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. Temporary appointments may continue up to a maximum of two (2) years. In addition to a competitive salary, the District covers the cost of a high-deductible PPO health plan for an employee only selection, offers a flexible work schedule and more! The Air Quality Field Assistant is a para-professional class that performs limited field inspections and provides operational support to their assigned programs.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or G.E.D. AND three (3) years of para-professional or technical support work in a scientific field, some technical, scientific training is desirable OR college coursework equivalent to an Associate’s degree in a scientific, mechanical, industrial or related discipline; OR three (3) years of support experience in an air quality setting.
Aptitude to learn the principles and practices of air quality inspection and compliance
Aptitude to learn record keeping and reporting principles and practices
Aptitude to learn applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Aptitude to learn practices and techniques of operating basic air quality and related testing equipment
Aptitude to learn basic office administrative practices and procedures
Aptitude to learn business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals
Aptitude to learn correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
Skill in maintaining accurate records and files
Skill in understanding and explaining technical rules and regulations
Skill in exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Must possess a valid California Driver License and meet the automobile insurability requirements of the District.
Must meet the District's medical standards for this classification.
Must possess the physical ability to work near and in the presence of hazardous and toxic materials, climb structures to evaluate processes in operation, lift equipment, and if necessary, to use appropriate respiratory protection equipment).
Must sign a waiver to release all information related to past employment and complete a conflict of interest form.

Nice To Haves

some technical, scientific training is desirable

Responsibilities

Conduct field site inspections of agricultural operations
Issue violation notices to sources found out of compliance
Perform inspections of grant projects to ensure guidelines are upheld
Use instrumentation to measure and evaluate contaminated materials
Respond to and investigate limited types of complaints of air pollution problems
Conduct limited area investigations to detect permit and emissions violations
Complete data entry and maintain accurate records