Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physical Science, or a related discipline? Are you looking for an opportunity to build hands-on experience in technical air quality control principles, inspection practices, and regulatory compliance while contributing to an organization dedicated to improving air quality and reducing pollution? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Air Quality Specialist I position with the Feather River Air Quality Management District.
THE POSITION
The Air Quality Specialist I is the entry-level class in the Air Quality Specialist class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with an educational background and/or practical experience learn technical air quality control principles and practices and related inspection techniques. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope; assignments are more varied and are performed under supervision that is more general. This class is alternatively staffed with Air Quality Specialist II and an incumbent may advance to the higher-level after gaining the knowledge, skill, and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. This recruitment is being conducted by Regional Government Services and its staff on behalf of the Feather River Air Quality Management District.
Examples of Duties:
Full job description available here:
Air Quality Specialist I Job Description Typical Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physical sciences, or a field related to the work. Additional experience as defined below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Air Quality Specialist I:
No experience is required. An internship or related paraprofessional experience is desirable.
License:
Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver's license and meet automobile insurability requirements of the District as a condition of continued employment. Must obtain within six months of appointment and maintain a California Visible Emissions Evaluation Certificate.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Friday, August 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM (PDT).
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, GO TO
https://bit.ly/4gFbhUs Applications must be submitted on-line through the applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, or faxed applications are not accepted. Applicants are required to submit a current resume detailing their recent experience relevant to this position along with their application and supplemental questionnaire online. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required complete employment application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing bduncan@rgs.ca.gov. Neither Regional Government Services nor the Feather River Air Quality Management District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. The Feather River Air Quality Management District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$5,558.00 - $7,132.00 per month
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
