SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW

This is a transfer opportunity, open only to current South Coast AQMD employees, and is expected to result in a transfer list from which current and future Air Quality Instrument Specialist I vacancies may be filled. Please note that a transfer application, once accepted, is active for six calendar months.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

To view the classification specification, click the link here. Operates, maintains, and tests a variety of electronic and mechanical air monitoring instrumentation to ensure performance of instrumentation and transmission of data according to South Coast AQMD specifications. Reviews strip charts and other data and performs calculations to ascertain if instrument is functioning properly and that data falls within prescribed specifications and tolerance levels. Inspects meters, pumps, filters, recorders, wiring, tubing, circuit boards and other subsystems to determine cause of abnormal fluctuations of instrumentation readings. May repair instrumentation by replacing defective parts and make minor calibration adjustments to ensure instrumentation functions within specified standards. Assists in the set up and installation, repair and maintenance of air monitoring and meteorological instrumentation, including equipment used for data transmission, at air monitoring stations. Performs periodic instrumentation tests to measure voltage, resistance, and gas flows to test the accuracy of flowmeters, recorders, and data transmission. Notifies supervisor of abnormal instrumentation fluctuations and equipment failures in order to request repairs, calibrations, or backup instrumentation to avoid excessive loss of air monitoring data. Prepares, maintains, and submits logs, records or reports on instrumentation performance, maintenance, and servicing. Participates in special studies to gather data for impact studies and other projects; sets up equipment and conducts manual sampling of air contaminants which require the use of filters, sampling tubes, and other devices. Reads, interprets, and logs information from recorder charts; reduces data to ensure correct and timely forecasts of high-contaminant conditions and changes in environmental trends in relation to local ambient air quality standards. Orders supplies for the maintenance of instrumentation and air monitoring facilities. Makes public presentations and conducts tours of air monitoring stations. May respond to emergency service calls, as assigned or as the situation requires.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ELIGIBILITY

Must currently be in the Air Quality Instrument Specialist I classification. OR To transfer to a new class title, your current classification must have the exact same pay and you must complete the application demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the new class.

Please note:

To transfer, an employee must have passed probation (12-month initial probation or 6-month promotional probation).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

EITHER I One year of experience as an Assistant Air Quality Instrument Specialist. OR II Completion of at least 34 semester or 51 quarter units from an accredited college or university in electronics, physics, chemistry, or a related field, AND one year of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Assistant Air Quality Instrument Specialist.

ABILITY TO

Read, interpret, and perform operating and maintenance procedures; understand and follow oral and written instructions for installing, operating, and servicing electronic and mechanical instrumentation; mathematically reduce data to useable form; respond to emergency service calls in a timely manner; maintain and order supplies; prepare and maintain logs, records, and reports; and work cooperatively with co-workers and the general public; operate electronic and mechanical instrumentation; set up and install electronic and mechanical instruments by using various tools, electronic testing equipment, material, procedures, and vehicles; disassemble, assemble, clean, adjust, lubricate, and replace worn parts of electronic and mechanical equipment; perform minor calibrations and adjust instruments to specifications.

TECHNICAL & ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION

Monthly Benefit Allotment $2,022.00, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash. Your insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following completion of 30 dyas of continuous service. Dependent children may be covered to age 26 on medical, dental and vision plans. Medical Health Plans Blue Shield PPO Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan) Blue Shield HMO Kaiser HMO Kaiser

HSA HMO 1500

(High Deductible Plan) Dental Plans Delta Dental PPO (without orthodontic benefits) Delta Dental PPO (with orthodontic benefits for children only) DeltaCare (PMI) Dental Vision Plan EyeMed - Optional Life Insurance $10,000 Term Life Insurance (Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Claremont EAP, powered by Uprise Health. EAP benefits are available to all employees and their families at no cost to you. The EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues. Confidential Therapy, 24-hour crisis help and online peer support groups. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Section 125 Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care) Work Schedule Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday Vacation 80 hours per year, increasing to 120 after five years Holidays 13 paid holidays per year Sick Leave 100 hours per year Other Leaves Bereavement; Jury Duty; Military; Witness Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursed up to $5,000 per year Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum). South Coast AQMD matches, dollar for dollar, up to $300 per year for the regular plan. Retirement 2.5% @ 67 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who, at time of hire, were not members of the San Bernardino County Employees' Retirement Association (SBCERA) or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. 2.0% @ 55 defined benefit plan - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of SBCERA or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employees pay only the Medicare portion of Social Security. 1/1/2026