Transfer - Principal Air Quality Chemist South Coast Air Quality Management District - 3.8 Diamond Bar, CA Job Details Full-time $117,094.95 - $166,105.90 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 Statistics Experimental data reports Staff supervision Laboratory safety Organic chemistry Research proposal writing Program development Safety regulations Environmental laboratory testing Chemist team management Statistical analysis for research Employee training Air quality control Technical report writing Air quality monitoring Assay development Research project design Laboratory staff training Database design Research industry grant writing Managing laboratory teams Laboratory reports Environmental analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Bachelor's degree Laboratory regulatory affairs Scientific protocols Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty) Desktop applications Physical analysis Government industry grant writing 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 Principal Air Quality Chemist 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. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of staff assigned to a laboratory section involved in qualitative and quantitative analyses to isolate, identify, and quantify air contaminants; reviews requests for analyses, determines the level of difficulty, and assigns work; and provides technical and administrative guidance to professional and technical staff and evaluates performance. Develops, supervises, prioritizes, and evaluates programs and projects; maintains workload statistics on unit activities; prepares program- and activity-related reports and analyses; reviews and edits technical reports prepared by laboratory staff to ensure accuracy of data, appropriateness of methodologies, and soundness of findings and conclusions; and identifies and maintains data quality objectives on a program basis. Serves as a technical expert and resource for South Coast AQMD staff regarding chemistry-related air quality matters and on a variety of technical advisory committees; maintains a broad understanding of current research into causes, sources, and chemical reactions contributing to air quality problems; and consults with outside experts regarding air quality issues relevant to laboratory programs and projects. Applies professional training and experience and keeps abreast of updated and new chemical laboratory methods, instrumentation, protocols, and practices through review of professional literature and other research resources and evaluates staff recommendations to ensure the laboratory uses the most effective and up-to-date techniques in analyzing air contaminants, accomplishing the work of the unit, and meeting new or changing South Coast AQMD rules Reviews and approves test methods used by private laboratories for compliance with South Coast AQMD rules. Represents South Coast AQMD at scientific conferences and prepares for publication and presents research reports and papers on methods, procedures, results, and conclusions relating to laboratory analyses. Testifies in court and before public bodies and hearing boards. Prepares annual budget request for the section and submits written justification for budget items requested; and is responsible for the preparation of grant proposals for federal government or other funding. Acts for the laboratory services manager, as needed.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS ELIGIBILITY

Must currently be in the Principal Air Quality Chemist 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 chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative analysis.

EXPERIENCE

One year as a Senior Air Quality Chemist or three years as an Air Quality Chemist or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Current methods, procedures, protocols, and instrumentation relating to organic, inorganic, and physical qualitative and quantitative analysis; operational principles of relevant chemical laboratory instrumentation and techniques; principles and practices of project management, supervision, training, and budgeting; relevant professional research literature and resources; principles and methods of statistical analysis; working knowledge of database design, information management, and computer programming, as they relate to laboratory analysis of air contaminants; safety procedures and practices relating to laboratory work; PC software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; professional report writing; South Coast AQMD rules and federal and State laws related to chemical analysis of air contaminants; and protocols and standards for laboratory analysis of air quality samples.

SKILL OR ABILITY TO

Supervise, evaluate, train, and assign work to professional and technical staff involved in routine and complex qualitative and quantitative organic, inorganic and physical analysis of air quality samples; effectively use available resources in planning and organizing programs and projects; evaluate the effectiveness of programs and projects in meeting laboratory and overall South Coast AQMD objectives; oversee the development and implementation of new laboratory methods, procedures, and protocols, the adaptation of existing instrumentation and methods for new purposes, and the evaluation of new instrumentation; understand and interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations; edit and write detailed, accurate reports on laboratory projects, analyses, methodologies, findings, and conclusions; prepare funding proposals; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; proficiently use PC software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work.

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record may be required.

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