Air Quality Specialist IV

Department

Department of Environmental Management

Division

Environmental Services

Salary

$96,726.00 - $

Job Profile

JC- - Air Quality Specialist IV (IFPTE, LOCAL 400 - DEM)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Job

Requisition Number

JR103140 Air Quality Specialist IV (Open)

Pay Grade

C00036 A

Classification

Air Quality Specialist IV

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To supervise the work of a staff and perform responsible duties assisting in the coordination, management, and administration within a statewide air quality program involving complex scientific and/or engineering work; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the administrative direction of the Administrator of the Office of Air Resources with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in technical and administrative matters; work may be reviewed for the application of accepted professional principles, methods, and techniques, and for conformance to laws, rules, and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

* To supervise the work of a staff and perform responsible duties assisting in the coordination, management, and administration within a statewide air quality program involving complex scientific and/or engineering work; and to do related work as required.

* To perform complex scientific and/or engineering work in a statewide air quality program.

* To assist in the administration of federal grant programs concerning public air quality standards.

* To oversee and/or conduct research on the identification of causes and effects of air pollution.

* To oversee staff in estimating emission rates from various sources and source categories and to provide information on the air quality monitoring network stations and sampling locations.

* To supervise staff in data analysis and determine the need for the development of new regulations.

* To supervise staff in enforcing state air quality control regulations and statutes.

* To review and make recommendations regarding the adequacy of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

* To supervise staff who are charged with the scientific and/or engineering review of detailed plans and specifications for the construction of facilities or air pollution control equipment designed to preserve air quality, and to make recommendations for revisions where appropriate.

* To assist in and oversee the development and implementation of new air quality programs such as: emission source permitting; to revise state air toxic standards; to revise State Implementation Plans; to develop and sustain the mobile source program; to develop and implement climate change policies; to develop and sustain other programs mandated by the State legislature and the Federal Clean Air Act and related amendments.

* To serve as the Hearing Officer at public hearings.

* To represent the department at public meetings and hearings, legislative hearings and scientific conferences as required.

* To serve as the liaison between the department and various government agencies, partners, and stakeholders.

* To provide program direction, guidance, and assistance to staff.

* To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed to preserve, protect and improve the air resources of the State; and the ability to apply such knowledge in the administration and maintenance of the statewide air quality scientific or engineering programs; a thorough knowledge of and the enforcement of the state laws and regulations, as they relate to air quality and the ability to interpret and apply such laws;

the ability to read and interpret all types of scientific or engineering plans and specifications, and to approve or reject proposed changes therein; the ability to plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of a staff of professional, technical, clerical and other personnel; the ability to prepare reports on and develop plans for air quality programs; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, federal, State, local agencies, community organizations, private business enterprises and the public;

and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor's degree in one of the environmental, physical, or biological sciences; chemical, civil or environmental engineering; meteorology; environmental economics; or a closely related field; and

Experience:

A minimum of seven (7) years employment in a position in the field of environmental science or engineering with a special emphasis in air quality, including a minimum of two (2) years in a position involving responsibility for the supervision, guidance and direction of subordinates engaged in professional scientific,…