Senior Air Quality Specialist
Bay Area Air District
Senior Air Quality Specialist
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities 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. At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated and your growth is nurtured.
The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Air Quality Specialist in the Meteorology Measurement Division. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.
About the Position
The newly formed Monitoring Data Systems (MDS) Section are stewards of the data infrastructure. Our team partners with IT to architect, secure and modernize the mission-critical systems that acquire the environmental data from the BAAQMD network of 28+ monitoring stations. This position requires occasional travel to monitoring sites across the nine Bay Area counties based on operational needs; a valid California Driver's license is required. We collaborate with the other M&M teams to refine data collection, validate, and deliver accurate environmental data that meets rigorous scientific and regulatory standards.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert who thrives on ensuring complex data systems operate with precision and reliability. You are not just a troubleshooter; you are a proactive problem-solver who understands that the integrity of our data is paramount to public health. Success in this role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement all within the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
As the Senior AQS on our team, you will be the technical lead, responsible for the physical installation and precise calibration of field instruments (sensors, data loggers) to the configuration and optimization of a central data acquisition system. Site visits may involve accessing remote locations and lifting/carrying equipment up to 20 lbs and climbing stairs. Your work will directly impact the operation of, and quality of data collected from over 28+ monitoring sites, which is used for regulatory decisions, public information, and scientific research. Some of the monitoring stations require walking up stairs.
The Senior AQS will perform advance troubleshooting and servicing of data acquisition hardware and software to maximize data quality and uptime across the network. This includes sensor calibration, wiring and validation.
The Senior AQS is responsible for the comprehensive setup of the acquisition systems, which involves configuring them to successfully receive, interpret, and log data from a wide array of instruments.
A critical function of the Senior AQS is to proactively prevent field failures by rigorously testing and validating all equipment and configurations in a controlled environment before deployment.
This position reports to the MDS Manager and will play a key role in cross-training team members and shaping the technical direction of our systems.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the advanced lead level in the Air Quality Specialist series. Incumbents provide lead direction and are assigned the more complex air quality program assignments that require considerable technical knowledge and use of independent judgement. Incumbents develop and provide in-depth training and technical guidance to employees. This class is distinguished from the Supervising Air Quality Specialist in that the latter assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. This class is also distinguished from the Principal Air Quality Specialist in that the latter has more responsibilities for developing new programs and handling the most difficult, sensitive, novel, or critical projects.
Examples of Duties for this Position
Examples of Duties (Illustrative Only)
General Duties:
Provides lead direction, training and work review to technical and support staff; prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.
Provides lead oversight on complex regulatory audits, field investigations and studies.
Provides input into hiring selection decisions and performance evaluations.
Provides technical development and training.
Coordinates and participates in the development of new programs and revision of existing programs; conducts technical research feasibility and new control proposals.
Coordinates and participates in the development, review and approval processes for new and revised rules and regulations, policies and procedures for various programs.
Reviews and analyzes complex cases, reports and rules for compliance with applicable guidelines; conducts inquiries, researches and compiles files and other pertinent information, and prepares reports and recommendations relative to Air District programs.
Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools.
Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs.
Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and climate protection reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence.
Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
Prepares and makes presentations on air quality and climate protection related programs and projects.
Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies; provides technical expertise to Air District staff and counsel and to industry, the public and other agencies.
Conducts meetings and workshops with a variety of legal, public and private agency officials to explain and interpret technical policies, rules and regulations regarding Air District programs.
Participates in meetings, conferences, hearing boards and workshops with public and private agencies; serves on special committees and task forces.
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about Air District programs.
Leads technical and safety program training for Air District staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; leads staff training; monitors training needs for staff.
Briefs Air District executives and present at public workshops and board meetings.
Works closely with other Air District divisions to strengthen partnerships with key community stakeholders.
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks to comply with regulatory guidelines.
Administers the records management program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties (by program area)
Some positions in this classification may be assigned to one or several program areas; an exhaustive list of program-area specific duties is not provided.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties (illustrative only) may be performed for positions in the select program areas:
Meteorology and Measurement
Evaluates performance of analytical instrumentation to ensure compliance with District, state and federal standards.
Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and repairs air monitoring, and meteorological or source test equipment and instrumentation. Evaluates instrument performance, troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and replaces or repairs parts.
Operates field computers, computer hardware/software, databases, telecommunications, and data devices in stand-alone and networked data acquisition systems and troubleshoots these systems when errors or malfunctions occur.
Oversees data evaluation, enters data into computerized database, and responds to technical data requests, either orally or in writing.
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks.
Develops and implements operational, analytical, and technical methods and procedures. Analyzes technical work processes and writes Standard Operating Procedures.
Performs acceptance testing of new and repaired scientific/analytical instrumentation.
Performs quality control functions on air monitoring or source test equipment and calibrations in conformance with District, state, and federal standards. Coordinates and tracks the certifications of reference standards used in the section.
Develops and recommends improved sampling techniques and modifications to equipment and tests modifications to equipment. Provides fabrication support for development and construction of monitoring platforms.
Coordinates and oversees in-section safety programs.
Coordinates the purchasing, replenishment, and inventory tracking of all spare components, supplies and consumables.
Works with the data management team to ensure that data systems meet the needs of the Air District in compliance with local, state and federal regulations for the storage, processing, and transmittal of regulatory data.
Conducts mobile, or portable or stationary, source-oriented monitoring. Prepares and collects various samples of ambient air or source test pollutants at air monitoring and stationary sites.
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