[ES_JOBS_NET] Air Pollution Specialist, California State Air Resources Board

Tue Sep 4 17:01:55 MDT 2018

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=118922

Job Posting: Air Pollution Specialist
State Air Resources Board

JC-118922  -  Air Pollution Specialist
AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$4,651.00 - $9,000.00

Final Filing Date: 9/14/2018

Job Description and Duties

This is a unique opportunity to join the Community Air Monitoring South Section as an Air Pollution Specialist within the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) Monitoring and Laboratory Division.  This position will support the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP), which is a product of AB 617 and is focused on reducing air pollution exposure in California's most impacted neighborhoods.

The Community Air Monitoring South Section is responsible for air monitoring projects utilizing traditional and non-traditional air monitoring technologies and methods.  The section is responsible for conducting community air monitoring campaigns and related community and district outreach to support the Agency's goals. Sampling/monitoring is conducted in communities to survey neighborhoods for adverse air quality impacts from near-by industrial facilities and other sources.  The section is also responsible for the monitoring of greenhouse gases (GHG), short lived climate pollutants (SLCP), and the ceilometer network.
This Air Pollution Specialist position will support the GHG network as well as performing community monitoring.  This position will deploy ceilometers, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and (GC-MS) instruments in support of SLCP monitoring and maintain them along with the GHG instruments located throughout the state as well as community monitors in support of AB617.  The position will also coordinate with other ARB and district staff to secure right of entry including preparing appropriate documentation and gaining necessary approvals.  The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating data from the ceilometer, GHG and SLCP network, conducting quality control measures and reporting the resulting data.  Overnight travel is required up to 30% of the time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=5179132&name=APSDutyStatementProposedCeilometerCMSJune2018.doc>.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  *   AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST<https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=3887>

Additional Documents

  *   Job Application Package Checklist<http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=118922>
  *   Duty Statement<https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=5179132&name=APSDutyStatementProposedCeilometerCMSJune2018.doc>

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-118922

Position #(s):
673-510-3887-093

Working Title:
Air Pollution Specialist

Classification:

AIR POLLUTION SPECIALIST
$4,651.00 - $5,546.00 A
$5,569.00 - $6,971.00 B
$7,196.00 - $9,000.00 C

# of Positions:

1
Work Location:

Los Angeles County
Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Monitoring and Laborartory Division
Community Air Monitoring South
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov<http://www.arb.ca.gov/>
Special Requirements
This position requires Medical Clearance Prior to Hire.
Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/14/2018

Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Air Resources Board
Attn: Marilyn Freeman
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Marilyn Freeman
1001 I Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  *   Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  *   Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

To fill this role, we are looking for an enthusiastic person with a strong technical background who enjoys field work, traveling, working independently, technology, problem solving, working through logistics, and has a passion for providing high quality data in support of community air monitoring programs.  The successful candidate should also have a strong background in air quality monitoring and/or atmospheric measurement.  Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse stakeholder group including the public, industry, other government agencies and research organizations, are also desired.  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are necessary. An advanced degree is desirable. It is highly desirable that candidates will also possess some combination of the following knowledge, skills, or abilities: previous experience with GC-MS, performing analytical chemistry, experience with data analyses and tools that can be used to evaluate and quality assure very large datasets; previous experience with programming languages and website development are desired.
The position is in El Monte; close to light rail, regional bus lines, restaurants, and housing. The El Monte facility will be relocating to Riverside in 2020.
Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.arb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Marilyn Freeman
(916) 322-8435
Marilyn.Freeman at arb.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Beverly Bueno
(916) 323-7053
EEOP at arb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
ADDITIONAL HIRING INFORMATION

The language under the "who may apply" section of this bulletin is standard template language that cannot be altered.  However, for this vacancy, ARB will not consider Training and Development assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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