Air Quality Inspector I/II

~ The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public’s health, the environment and the global climate. ~

The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities, regional planning efforts and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.

The District’s jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others – southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.

Position Overview

The District is currently conducting a recruitment for the position of Air Quality Inspector I/II in the Compliance & Enforcement Division. There are eight (8) positions. This is an open recruitment for full-time, represented positions.

Under direction, performs a full range of inspections and investigations of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential facilities and dwellings that are existing and/or potential sources of air pollution; performs related work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and their compliance to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; may call for source tests of site emissions.
• Responds to and investigates complaints by community members of air pollution problems; determines nature and extent of problem; takes representative samples of various materials for laboratory analysis; prepares documentation of findings.
• Provides information and assistance to businesses and the public regarding District regulations and authority, permit policies and procedures.
• Conducts annual compliance inspections on facilities designated as sources of air pollution within an assigned geographical area within established guidelines and time frames; makes determinations of compliance with applicable regulations; verifies permit status.
• Uses monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; maintains these devices for integrity and consistency of performance.
• Conducts grid surveillance to detect permit and emissions violations; ensures that all potential air pollution sources are identified for future monitoring and abatement.
• Conducts chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; takes photographs for documentation at inspection sites.
• Issues violation notices to sources found in violation of compliance; prepares necessary documentation for violation notice reports.
• Interfaces with technical personnel at facilities regarding plant source emissions, solvent usage, permit status, and compliance status with district rules and regulations; explains compliance options to industry when a violation occurs.
• Coordinates with other governmental agencies regarding the investigation of complex community air pollution exposures, such as highly toxic spills.
• Prepares a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance guidance memoranda and case summaries used for office conferences and hearing board sessions; completes inspections forms.
• Represents the District before the Hearing Board or courts regarding violations of District and state air quality control regulations; represents the District with technical personnel, other governmental agencies and the public.

Qualifications

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:

• Air Quality Inspector I: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field.
• Air Quality Inspector II: In addition to the above, two years of experience performing air quality inspections at a level equivalent to the District’s class of Air Quality Inspector I.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below. 
• Interested individuals must submit a completed official BAAQMD application along with a chronological resume and the answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• This position will remain open until filled. 
• Resumes are required, but not in lieu of the required application materials.
• Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted.