Air Quality Inspector

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $26 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

Does your career need a breath of fresh air? Come join our team of inspectors with the Air Quality Department, where you will assist the Air Quality Department in providing clean air for the residents of Maricopa. The Air Quality Inspector is a field-based regulatory compliance position responsible for inspecting various sources from construction sites to industrial and commercial operations to determine compliance with air quality laws, rules, regulations, and permit conditions. This role involves traveling to complaint and inspection sites to observe operations, review records, document findings, and communicate with facility representatives to ensure compliance with applicable legal and permit requirements.

Located in one of the fastest growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community’s knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe, to permitting and inspecting sources of air pollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a related field, with at least 30 semester hours of coursework in natural, physical, or environmental applied sciences
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must be certified as a Visible Emissions Evaluator by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within six months of hire
• May be required to pass a physical examination

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Inspects and investigates dust sources, industrial, and commercial air pollution sources, and related control equipment in the field to determine compliance with air quality rules, regulations, and permit conditions.
• Prepares detailed inspection reports and enforcement case documentation in accordance with department procedures.
• Accurately enters and maintains inspection, complaint, and enforcement data in the department’s database system to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding potential air quality violations within required timelines.
• Conducts field observations, documents findings clearly, determines compliance status, and takes appropriate action to ensure issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Reviews facility records, monitoring data, test results, compliance verifications, and other documentation to verify compliance.
• Evaluates the accuracy and consistency of self-reported information against inspection findings and regulatory requirements.
• Advises and educates the public and industry about environmental air quality issues, regulations, policies, safety, and compliance.
• Reviews and comments on proposed permit conditions for applicability and enforceability.
• Reviews and comments on standard operating procedures, help sheets, templates, and other materials as requested.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level