SENIOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

About The Position

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

• Works within the Air Quality’s Compliance and Enforcement Section, in either the Stationary Source Compliance, Dust Compliance, or Enforcement Group.
• 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.
• Frequently performs advanced level research and analysis, participates in complex studies and projects, and provides information regarding pollution control compliance methods and devices.
• Provides lead direction and training to Air Quality staff and promotes a positive image of Air Quality to the general public.

Planning Section

• Works primarily in an office environment with occasional meetings beyond normal business hours and light travel for conferences, meetings and/or trainings.
• 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.
• Conducts 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.
• Supports efforts to determine the origins of air pollutants, prepares various emissions inventories, and completes complex studies.

Permitting Section

• Is in the Permitting Section and will be writing air quality permits and support documentation for major stationary sources throughout Clark County.
• Responsible for processing applications, including evaluating potential emissions, assessing applicable regulations, establishing operational and control requirements, and conducting site visits.
• Performs 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Background Investigation

• Employment is contingent upon the results 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 DUTIES

• Performs highly responsible and specialized senior level professional and/or technical activities related to one or more major departmental operations within the Department of Environment and Sustainability.
• Provides assistance in the development of goals and objectives for the division and/or department.
• 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 DEMANDS

• Mobility 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.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting, and performing functions in confined areas.