SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

Posting number: 31477X

Department: Environment and Sustainability

Division: AQM

Job classification: SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Health, Professional, Miscellaneous, Laboratory, Green-Collar/Environmental

Summary

The Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Air Quality Specialist Position(s) for the Compliance and Enforcement Section, Permitting Section or Planning Section. The Senior Air Quality Specialist performs a variety of advanced and highly specialized professional and technical tasks in air quality management and pollution control for Clark County. 

Compliance and Enforcement Section: This position works within the Air Quality’s Compliance and Enforcement Section, in either the Stationary Source Compliance, Dust Compliance, or Enforcement Group. This role frequently works in a field and/or office environment and conducts on-site air quality compliance inspections of major and minor stationary sources, construction sites, and vacant land; responds to citizen complaints; observes tests of air pollution control equipment; and prepares and reviews technical documents including Notices of Violations and inspection reports. In addition, this team member performs advanced level research and analysis, participates in complex studies and projects, and provides information regarding pollution control compliance methods and devices. It also provides lead direction and training to Air Quality staff and promotes a positive image of Air Quality to the general public.

Planning Section: This position works primarily in an office environment with occasional meetings beyond normal business hours and light travel for conferences, meetings and/or trainings. The Senior Air Quality Specialist provides technical support in regional air quality planning, including assisting in the development of strategies to reduce air pollutants. Interprets local, state, and federal regulations and policies, and assists with the development of new regulations. The team member will also conduct literature reviews and stays updated on emerging trends and technologies in air quality management; uses monitoring technologies, data analysis software, modeling programs and other analytical tools to interpret and evaluate data and trends. In addition, will support efforts to determine the origins of air pollutants, prepares various emissions inventories, and completes complex studies.

Permitting Section: This position is in the Permitting Section and will be writing air quality permits and support documentation for major stationary sources throughout Clark County. This role is responsible for processing applications, including evaluating potential emissions, assessing applicable regulations, establishing operational and control requirements, and conducting site visits. This person will perform senior level tasks such as review the work of others, provide guidance to less experienced staff and contribute to various program development projects.

THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, chemistry, physics or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in air quality management and pollution control or a directly related field.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work in a normal office environment and out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

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