Air Quality Environmental Specialist II

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Please apply by: 2/24/26

Salary Range: $52,000 - $78,000

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Mecklenburg County Air Quality is seeking a science and people oriented professional with a technical background and strong communication skills to serve in its Permitting and Enforcement Program. The permitting and enforcement program involves many different program areas encompassing a variety of work tasks. The Air Quality Specialist II conducts inspections, issues permits, consults with industry contacts, reviews emission inventories, composes letters & reports, enforces rules, and responds to service requests.

Candidates who demonstrate a willingness to learn and an attitude of positivity & flexibility are most successful in this role. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information about the program. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Successful applicant will need to travel to Charlotte, NC for interview s.

Performs technical and investigative work involving enforcement of various codes and regulations to protect public health, safety, and the environment. This position, under minimal supervision, may also perform site inspections, collect and analyze samples and data, and respond to citizen complaints.

• Review field inspection reports and assign and monitor follow-up corrective and enforcement actions and plans
• Investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules and regulations
• Coordinate and participate in enforcement actions with external agencies
• Draft, prepare, and review reports, correspondence and other documents concerning complaints and enforcement activities
• Consult with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives on environmental matters
• Develop data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to compile, inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data
• Order field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing and investigations
• Provide technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review the work of others
• Conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and soil
• Perform public education and outreach activities in various settings such as the field, office or classroom environments
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed
• Operate environmental monitoring equipment, following quality controls and good laboratory practice (GLP)

• Minimum of two years of experience.

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental or scientific…