Air Quality Field Assistant -Long-Term Temporary

Temporary Air Quality Field Assistant

Location:

Bakersfield office. Temporary appointment for up to two (2) years.

The Air Quality Field Assistant is a para‑professional class that performs limited field inspections and provides operational support to their assigned programs.
Responsibilities include:

• Conduct field site inspections of agricultural operations
• Issue violation notices to sources found out of compliance
• Perform inspections of grant projects to ensure guideline compliance
• 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

Three (3) years of para‑professional or technical support work in a scientific field with some technical training, OR equivalent coursework 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. Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.

• Aptitude to learn air‑quality inspection and compliance principles and practices
• Knowledge of record keeping and reporting principles and practices
• Understanding of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Familiarity with operating basic air‑quality and related testing equipment
• Basic office administrative practices and procedures
• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
• Maintaining accurate records and files
• Understanding and explaining technical rules and regulations
• Exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Valid California Driver License and compliance with District's automobile insurability requirements
• Meet the District's medical standards for this classification
• Physical ability to work near and in the presence of hazardous and toxic materials, climb structures, lift equipment, and use appropriate respiratory protection equipment
• Sign a waiver to release all information related to past employment and complete a conflict of interest form

Competitive salary;
District covers the cost of a high‑deductible PPO health plan for an employee‑only selection; flexible work schedule.

San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District participates in the E‑Verify Program. The Valley Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE