Transfer - Assistant/Air Quality Specialist South Coast Air Quality Management District - 3.8 Diamond Bar, CA Job Details Full-time $82,034.40 - $137,301.75 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Legal analysis Air quality control Technical report writing Air quality monitoring Expert witness consultation Statistics research Air quality modeling Environmental data analysis Mainframe Desktop applications Relationship management Computer skills Emission standards Data collection Emissions calculations Pollution regulations Expert testimonials Data analysis software Scientific reports Performance evaluation Full Job Description

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 Assistant Air Quality Specialist or Air Quality Specialist 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. Works with engineers, planners, other environmental professionals, Information Management staff, and other personnel to develop and implement methods and techniques for the analysis and evaluation of air quality studies and plans. Applies mathematical, statistical, and engineering modeling and analytical techniques to the analysis of research and survey data; prepares graphs, charts, and statistical summaries from derived data; determines appropriate data collection methods for use in research projects; and may assist in determining methods for more complex studies. Assists in developing or develops recommendations concerning air quality management programs, plans, and rules and prepares related reports and correspondence. Assists in preparing technical analyses and recommended positions on proposed and pending legislation relating to air quality management. Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of environmental documents; conducts air quality impact analyses and assessments; and writes or coordinates the writing of Environmental Impact Reports. Evaluates economic impacts of air quality regulations and develops economic incentives to achieve designated air quality standards. May assist in organizing and participating in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise. May assist in preparing and making presentations on proposed rules, rule amendments and other air quality-related projects and studies.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ELIGIBILITY

Must currently be in the Assistant Air Quality Specialist or Air Quality Specialist 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 EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending upon the functions of the assigned unit.

EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT

AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

No experience is required.

AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

Two years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience that would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to which assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

One or more professional disciplines, such as chemistry, toxics, statistics, economics, environmental planning, or engineering, with emphasis on its relationship to planning, rule development, or engineering activities; principles, methods, and procedures of environmental review, planning, rule development, or air quality monitoring, including related instrumentation; air quality regulations and review process; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; PC software applications commonly used in the field; research methods and techniques, including statistical and computer applications for data analysis; professional report writing; and State, federal, and local programs, guidelines, and code regulations related to air quality management.

SKILL OR ABILITY TO

Compile, analyze, and interpret technical air quality data; learn and apply South Coast AQMD air quality regulations to stationary and mobile source monitoring; monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants; oversee stationary and mobile source monitoring projects under minimum supervision; maintain accurate records of air quality planning, research, monitoring, or rule development projects and prepare clear and persuasive reports and recommendations; represent South Coast AQMD interests at public, professional, and internal meetings and communicate with a variety of technical and professional air quality and legal staff; maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local regulations and technical or scientific developments; provide expert testimony, advice, and counsel in a specialized field; apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; develop new techniques and approaches to the solution of complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC and mainframe software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OVERVIEW BENEFIT DESCRIPTION

Monthly Benefit Allotment $2,022, 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 days 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 is available to all employees and their families at no cost. EAP offers confidential advice, support and practical solutions to real-life issues. 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. 01/01/2026