SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty/jobs/newprint/4543600) Apply SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST Salary$31.79 - $49.33 HourlyLocation Clark County - Las Vegas, NVJob TypePERMANENTJob Number27393ADepartmentEnvironment and SustainabilityOpening Date06/18/2024Closing Date7/16/2024 5:01 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants250
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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking candidates for a Senior Air Quality Specialist. As a member of our team, you will work among professional and technical support staff involved in regional air quality planning. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, open-minded, and a critical thinker with at least three years of air quality management experience. Other important skillsets include being a resourceful problem solver with the ability to analyze issues from a variety of perspectives using a wide range of tools. Ideal candidates will be adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities and have a sound understanding of regulated air pollutants, the sources of those pollutants, and control strategies/technologies to reduce the amounts of air pollutants emitted to atmosphere. This position will support efforts to improve air quality in the region by developing comprehensive emissions inventories from a wide range of source categories and managing large data sets for planning and reporting purposes.THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation 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.Qualifying education and 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. 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.Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerforms highly responsible and specialized senior level professional and/or technical activities related to one or more major departmental operations within the Department of Air Quality Management. Provides assistance in the development of goals and objectives for the division and/or department. May be assigned to a specific operational unit within the department, but performs special projects and assignments which may be varied in nature and cross over several divisions/units; coordinates activities with other units. Reviews highly complex major construction, stationary source and other applications for compliance with applicable air pollution control requirements; locates and contacts un-permitted sources; performs complex research and evaluation functions for possible permit; performs on-site compliance inspections. Evaluates emission rates from various sources through advanced mathematical calculations; reviews and evaluates performance tests for applicability; verifies compliance with federal and local regulations. Develops air pollution control rules including researching and analyzing complex air quality issues, air pollutant emissions, emission control technology, economics, implementation issues and regulatory considerations. Prepares technical support documents, variances, public notices, and various required reports. Maintains emission inventories and prepares AIRS reports for submittal to EPA and other agencies. Performs initial and random inspections of various sites to ensure air pollution control standards are being achieved; investigates reported violations or questionable practices; documents violations utilizing appropriate methods and advanced techniques; submits compliance data to the U.S. EPA. Patrols assigned geographical areas of Clark County to assure countywide compliance. Responds to public inquiries; provides information; resolves complaints. Prepares violation notices including details of alleged facts, corrective actions orders and proposed penalties; gathers technical data and information for use in legal proceedings. Testifies before Air Quality Hearing Board regarding case facts and compliance efforts. Gathers air and soil samples; maintains accurate records of random fuel samples and lab results. Provides training and lead direction to Air Quality Specialists. Establishes priorities, assigns and reviews work, provides input into performance appraisal process, makes recommendations regarding personnel actions. Makes oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to Boards, commissions, and community groups. Arranges meetings with related organizations for statewide project coordination. Assists the public with federal and local regulation compliance; reviews and explains air pollution control requirements and regulations. Maintains accurate computer files and records of departmental activities, inspections, and test results; produces reports on assigned activities. Documents compliance violations observed while traveling through industrial areas. Drives a county or personal vehicle to various locations throughout the county in order to conduct on-site inspections and investigations and to attend meetings.OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs. Conducts various complex research studies; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work. Attends meetings and other departmental functions. Performs special assignments and projects.PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting, and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/riskmanagement/employeeandretireehealthbenefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.01 The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which describes your highest level of education?
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Planning
Environmental Policy Management
Environmental Resource Economics
Air Quality Science
Atmospheric Science
Meteorology
Natural/Earth Science
Statistics
Math
Geology
Other
Not Applicable
03
If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A.
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience in air quality management and pollution control.
No Experience
Less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
6 to 7 years
7 to 8 years
More than 8 years
05
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 06 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
07
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with an air quality management program, or other environmental protection field, in either a public or private capacity
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience working on air pollution control strategies in either a public or private capacity.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years
10
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 8-9. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience developing and/or managing databases.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience developing technical reports.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years
13
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 11-12. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 14 Indicate your full-time professional experience developing an emissions inventory for regulated air pollutants.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years
15
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 14. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Required Question AgencyClark CountyAddress500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791 Phone(702)455-4565 Websitehttp://www.clarkcountynv.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email