Senior Air Quality Specialist

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The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Air Quality Specialist position in their Permitting, Compliance, and Enforcement sections.

• Write air quality permits and supporting documentation for major stationary sources throughout Clark County.
• Process applications, evaluate potential emissions, assess applicable regulations, establish operational and control requirements, and conduct site visits.
• Review the work of others, provide guidance to less experienced staff, and contribute to program development projects.

• Conduct site inspections and/or compliance evaluations of stationary sources with issued permits, registered/delegated sources, construction sites, and vacant lands.
• Prepare and review technical documents including compliance evaluation reports, notices of violation, administrative orders, settlement agreements, and inspection reports.
• Perform advanced research and analysis, provide lead direction and training to Air Quality Specialists, and assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in complex studies and projects, collaborate closely with internal staff, and provide information regarding pollution control compliance methods and devices.

• Provide technical support in regional air quality planning and help develop strategies to reduce air pollutants.
• Interpret local, state, and federal regulations and assist with the development of new regulations.
• Conduct literature reviews and stay current on emerging trends and technologies in air quality management.
• Use monitoring technologies, data analysis software, modeling programs, and analytical tools to interpret and evaluate data and trends.
• Support efforts to determine pollutant origins, prepare source-specific emissions inventories, and complete complex studies.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. Some positions may be confidential or non-union and are excluded from union membership.

• Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, chemistry, physics, or a related field, and three (3) years of full-time professional experience in air quality management, pollution control, or a related field.
• Documentation: All education and experience must be clearly documented in the application. Do not substitute a resume or write “see attached resume.” All details must be written in your own words.
• Working Conditions: Work in an office environment and outdoors in various weather, dust, and noise conditions. May attend meetings outside normal hours.
• Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
• Background Investigation: Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Citizenship: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Clark County does not sponsor or transfer H1B visas.
• Medical Examination: Employment contingent upon results of a physical exam.

• Perform senior-level professional and technical activities related to departmental operations within the Department of Environment and Sustainability.
• Assist in developing goals and objectives for the division or department.
• Review major construction and stationary source applications for air pollution compliance; perform on-site compliance inspections.
• Evaluate emission rates using advanced calculations; review performance tests for regulatory compliance.
• Develop air pollution control rules and research air quality issues, emissions, control technology, and economics.
• Prepare technical documents, variances, public notices, and reports.
• Maintain emission inventories and prepare reports for EPA and other…