Air Pollution Specialist I
Core
Entry-level specialist enforcing air pollution, weights and measures, and hazardous waste regulations through field inspections, permit issuance, and public education.
Role type
Entry-level regulatory enforcement specialist
Builds
Compliance enforcement actions, public education materials, and regulatory reports
Domain
Environmental regulation and public safety
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Air pollution principles, weed control, prescribed burning methods, hazardous waste program practices, data sampling, statistical analysis, report preparation, basic arithmetic and geometry, inspection techniques, GIS usage, blueprint and construction plan review, environmental impact report review, scale and meter testing, soil sampling, citation issuance, court testimony preparation
Preferred skills
Computer software proficiency, remote meeting tools, smartphone applications, new technology adaptation, public communication, stakeholder relationship building
Technologies
GIS, Excel, Mobile devices, Weighing and measuring devices, Air sampling devices
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain air sampling devices; issue air pollution and Title V permits; inspect air pollution sources for compliance; review prescribed burn plans; educate county residents on air pollution rules; confer with governmental agencies; enforce air pollution standards for industrial and agricultural sources; coordinate the county agricultural burn program; review and approve blueprints and construction plans; review and respond to environmental impact reports; test, sample, and weigh packaged commodities; inspect, test, and seal commercial scales and meters; carry out hazardous waste management assignments; inspect underground storage tanks and take soil samples; investigate complaints and issue citations; perform grant administration and budget oversight
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt
