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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An open recruitment is currently underway for two positions as an Air Quality Specialist in the AQMP, SIP Modeling, Inventory unit of the Planning, Rule Development & Implementation
Department, at the South Coast Air Quality Management District:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scaqmd/jobs/4465789/air-quality-specialist-air-quality-modeling-emissions-inventory-unit">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scaqmd/jobs/4465789/air-quality-specialist-air-quality-modeling-emissions-inventory-unit</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"><img border="0" width="1275" height="220" style="width:13.2812in;height:2.2916in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DAA2F6.E174BE70" alt="An image without description"></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">South
Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside
and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a
highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 800 employees, an annual budget of $196.3 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to
work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! <br>
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<b><u>ABOUT THE JOB</u></b><br>
We are recruiting for an Air Quality Specialist in Air Quality (AQ) Modeling and Emissions Inventory unit of our Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division, a major branch of South Coast AQMD. An eligible list of candidates established with
this recruitment can be used to fill a current and future Air Quality Specialist vacancies in our PRDI Division.<br>
Activities within the AQ Modeling/Emissions Inventory unit include air quality analysis and numerical modeling of meteorology and photochemistry, emissions inventory development, performing complex analyses of large measured meteorological and air quality data
sets from ground level and satellite-based measurement platforms, image processing, air quality evaluation and preparing reports and presentations related to air quality and meteorology, graphical information system analysis, and conducting air quality research
to assist air quality policy development.<br>
Air Quality Specialist is required to have advanced experience and knowledge in one or more of the specialties listed above.<br>
<b><u>Specialized duties for the current vacancies include</u></b>:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Conduct comprehensive three-dimensional chemical transport modeling to assist in policy decisions, air quality management plans,
rulemaking activities and other special studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Prepare spatially and temporally allocated emissions inventories as input for photochemical transport modeling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Perform complex air quality and meteorological data analysis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Perform geographical data analysis using geographical information systems (GIS) tools<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Prepare written documents such as technical reports and scientific publications, briefing papers based on air quality modeling,
analysis and monitoring studies<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Develop and/or administer maintenance and upgrades of Linux-based parallel computing systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Prepare and/or perform presentations to convey complex air quality concepts to technical and/or general-public audiences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Collaborate with other government agencies, academic institutions and other professional communities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Analyze information and data leading to the preparation of written documents such as findings and recommendations, exceptional
event analyses, rule drafts and supporting documents including, graphs, and statistical summaries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Conduct policy relevant air quality research to improve air quality of the South Coast Air Basin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">Review research publications and technical reports of other agencies and write a summary report and/or comment letter <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;background:white"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
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<b>AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST</b> is the experienced, <i>journey-level</i> class in the professional air pollution control series. Incumbents perform the more responsible, varied, and complex work. Air Quality Specialist is distinguished from the next higher
class of Program Supervisor in that the incumbents of the latter class either supervise a unit of professional and technical employees or are responsible for the development and oversight of specific programs involving more independent and complex professional
work<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">EXAMPLE OF DUTIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><u>IN GENERAL, AIR QUALITY SPECIALISTS PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES</u></b><br>
Works with engineers, planners, other environmental professionals, Information Management staff, and other personnel to develop and implement methods and techniques for the analysis and evaluation of air quality studies and plans.<br>
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Applies mathematical, statistical, and engineering modeling and analytical techniques to the analysis of research and survey data; prepares graphs, charts, and statistical summaries from derived data; determines appropriate data collection methods for use in
research projects; and may assist in determining methods for more complex studies.<br>
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Assists in developing or develops recommendations concerning air quality management programs, plans, and rules and prepares related reports and correspondence.<br>
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Assists in preparing technical analyses and recommended positions on proposed and pending legislation relating to air quality management.<br>
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Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of environmental documents; conducts air quality impact analyses and assessments; and writes or coordinates the writing of Environmental Impact Reports.<br>
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Evaluates economic impacts of air quality regulations and develops economic incentives to achieve designated air quality standards.<br>
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May assist in organizing and participating in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.<br>
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May assist in preparing and making presentations on proposed rules, rule amendments and other air quality-related projects and studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;mso-ligatures:none">MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b>DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
In addition to the <i>Minimum Qualifications</i> which follow, the most competitively qualified candidates will possess:<br>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">A bachelor's degree <b><u>(or higher)</u></b> in the field of atmospheric science, environmental/chemical/mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, meteorology, environmental
science, and/or <b><u>a related quantitative field</u></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">An advanced degree in atmospheric science, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, meteorology, environmental science,
or related field<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Extensive experience conducting numerical modeling with three-dimensional photochemical transport models (e.g., CMAQ, WRF-Chem, CAM-chem), mesoscale meteorological models such
as WRF,MPAS and FV3, and grid-based emission preparation using SMOKE (Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emissions) or equivalent tools.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Extensive experience with Fortran, C, Linux shell programming, and database management (MYSQL) in Linux/Unix environment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience with handling dataset formatted in Linux machine specific binary, netCDF, and GRIB.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience using advanced graphical packages such as VERDI (Visualization Environmental for Rich Data Interpretation), Vis-5d, MET (Model Evaluation Tool), IDV (Integrated
Data Viewer), NCL (NCAR Command Language), MATLAB, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience in the analysis and research of air quality data and other technical issues. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Extensive experience in writing technical documents such as reports, publications, recommendations, technical papers, presentations, talking points, and correspondence.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience with the planning and development, application, and/or execution of comprehensive modelling and/or measurement air quality studies.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience with the technical evaluation of emissions inventories, air quality models, air quality measurements, stationary or mobile source control technologies, health risk
assessments, or other environmental issues.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Experience in reviewing complex technical documents, making related recommendations, and communicating key issues, orally and in writing, to superiors, teammates, special interest
groups, the public, and other audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
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<b>EDUCATION:</b> <br>
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending upon the functions of the assigned unit.<br>
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<b>EXPERIENCE:</b><br>
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<b>AIR</b> <b>QUALITY SPECIALIST:</b> <br>
Two years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience that would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to which assigned.<br>
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<b>KNOWLEDGE OF: </b><br>
One or more professional disciplines, such as chemistry, toxics, statistics, economics, environmental planning, or engineering, with emphasis on its relationship to planning, rule development, or engineering activities; principles, methods, and procedures of
environmental review, planning, rule development, or air quality monitoring, including related instrumentation; air quality regulations and review process; air quality modeling; emissions calculations; PC software applications commonly used in the field; research
methods and techniques, including statistical and computer applications for data analysis; professional report writing; and State, federal, and local programs, guidelines, and code regulations related to air quality management.<br>
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<b>SKILL OR ABILITY TO: </b><br>
Compile, analyze, and interpret technical air quality data; learn and apply District air quality regulations to stationary and mobile source monitoring; monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants; oversee stationary and mobile source monitoring projects
under minimum supervision; maintain accurate records of air quality planning, research, monitoring, or rule development projects and prepare clear and persuasive reports and recommendations; represent SCAQMD interests at public, professional, and internal
meetings and communicate with a variety of technical and professional air quality and legal staff; maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, State, and local regulations and technical or scientific developments; provide expert testimony, advice, and
counsel in a specialized field; apply appropriate computer-based analytical techniques to complex air pollution control problems; develop new techniques and approaches to the solution of complex air pollution control problems; proficiently use PC and mainframe
software applications common to the field and to the general business environment of the SCAQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective
relationships with all those contacted in the course of work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Marc Carreras Sospedra, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Program Supervisor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">AQMP, SIP Modeling, Inventory Group</span><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Planning, Rule Development and Implementation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">South Coast Air Quality Management District<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Phone: (909)-396-2852<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">www.aqmd.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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