Senior Air Quality Specialist (Ambient Air Quality Analysis)

Bay Area Air District•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist in the Meteorology and Measurement Division (M&M), specifically within the Ambient Air Quality Analysis (AAQA) section. This role focuses on using air monitoring and meteorological data to enhance the understanding of air quality in the Bay Area to support Air District programs. Responsibilities include designing air monitoring studies for community-scale data collection, analyzing and interpreting results, and supporting the use of this data in other programs. The position also involves assisting community organizations with their air quality projects, including developing or implementing monitoring projects, using existing data, or seeking funding. The Senior Air Quality Specialist will specialize in ambient air toxics monitoring study design and data analysis, support AB 617 CERP development and implementation, conduct local-scale and source-oriented air quality assessments, and collaborate with community members on their air quality projects.

Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, computer science, electronics, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, or a closely related field.
Four (4) years of experience performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment; or developing and administering air quality programs, of which at least two (2) years included performing work equivalent to the Air District’s Air Quality Specialist II.
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of air quality measurements or inspection and enforcement, including environmental research and analysis.
Knowledge of applicable Air District, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic legal principles of civil prosecution, particularly as they relate to environmental enforcement.
Knowledge of basic principles of engineering, chemistry, physics and biology as they relate to air quality programs.
Knowledge of industrial processes and equipment used in air pollution control.
Knowledge of common biological, chemical and physical processes that cause air pollution and their long and short-term impacts and effects.
Knowledge of general principles of data quality and control.
Knowledge of industrial practices and techniques to modify production processes and equipment to reduce emissions.
Knowledge of record-keeping and reporting principles and practices.
Knowledge of general principles of records management.
Skill in planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of others.
Skill in training others in work procedures.
Skill in directing, developing and administering effective air quality programs.
Skill in analyzing technical air pollution problems, evaluating alternative solutions and developing effective recommendations.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting technical and legal rules, policies and procedures.
Skill in reading and understanding technical engineering diagrams and processes.
Skill in preparing clear and concise technical reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.
Skill in negotiating settlements tactfully and effectively.
Skill in communicating technical and non-technical information orally and in writing to various audiences.
Skill in exercising sound independent judgement within established guidelines.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Nice To Haves

Any combination of relevant training and work experience in the listed or related fields may substitute for the education criteria on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

Provides lead direction, training and work review to technical and support staff; prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.
Provides lead oversight on complex regulatory audits, field investigations and studies.
Provides input into hiring selection decisions and performance evaluations.
Provides technical development and training.
Coordinates and participates in the development of new programs and revision of existing programs; conducts technical research feasibility and new control proposals.
Coordinates and participates in the development, review and approval processes for new and revised rules and regulations, policies and procedures for various programs.
Reviews and analyzes complex cases, reports and rules for compliance with applicable guidelines; conducts inquiries, research and compiles files and other pertinent information, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to Air District programs.
Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools.
Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs.
Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and climate protection reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence.
Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
Prepares and makes presentations on air quality and climate protection related programs and projects.
Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies; provides technical expertise to Air District staff and counsel and to industry, the public and other agencies.
Conducts meetings and workshops with a variety of legal, public and other agency officials to explain and interpret technical policies, rules and regulations regarding Air District Programs.
Participates in meetings, conferences, hearing boards and workshops with public and private agencies; serves on special committees and task forces.
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about Air District programs.
Leads technical and safety program training for Air District staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; leads staff training; monitors training needs for staff.
Briefs Air District executives and presents at public workshops and board meetings.
Works closely with other Air District divisions to strengthen partnerships with key community stakeholders.
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks to comply with regulatory guidelines.
Administers the records management program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversees data evaluation, enters data into computerized database, and responds to technical data requests, either orally or in writing.
Evaluates performance of analytical instrumentation to ensure compliance with District, state and federal standards.
Operates field computers, computer hardware/software, databases, telecommunications, and data devices in stand-alone and networked data acquisition systems and troubleshoots these systems when errors or malfunctions occur.
Develops and implements operational, analytical, and technical methods and procedures.
Analyzes technical work processes and writes Standard Operating Procedures.
Performs acceptance testing of new and repaired scientific/analytical instrumentation.
Performs quality control functions on air monitoring or source test equipment and calibrations in conformance with District, state, and federal standards.
Coordinates and tracks the certifications of reference standards used in the section.
Works with the data management team to ensure that data systems meet the needs of the Air District in compliance with local, state and federal regulations for the storage, processing, and transmittal of regulatory data.
Conducts mobile, portable or stationary, source-oriented monitoring.
Prepares and collects various samples of ambient air or source test pollutants at air monitoring and stationary sites.
Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs air monitoring, and meteorological or source test equipment and instrumentation.
Evaluates instrument performance, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts.
Develops and recommends improved sampling techniques and modifications to equipment and tests modifications to equipment.
Provides fabrication support for development and construction of monitoring platforms.
Coordinates and oversees in-section safety programs.
Coordinates the purchasing, replenishment, and inventory tracking of all spare components, supplies and consumables.