General duties:
Develops new and revises existing various air quality programs, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to achieve air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and reduce the public exposure to air pollutants; researches technical feasibility and new control proposals for new or revised rules.
Develops plans and documentation for the measurement, quality control and quality assurance, and analysis of emissions and air quality data.
Extracts, analyzes and ensures the quality of data including but not limited to devices/operations that emit air pollution, emissions, greenhouse gas, facilities, and meteorological data; prepares graphs, charts, statistical summaries, and reports from data; and may assist in more complex studies.
Reviews and develops recommendations concerning air quality and greenhouse gas reports, programs, plans, legislation and regulations and prepares related reports and correspondence.
Administers air quality programs including reviewing plans and recommending resolution of problem situations.
May calculate emissions reductions and assess emissions inventories, conduct economic impacts analyses, and perform other technical work.
Confers with industry representatives, Air District staff, the public and other agencies to obtain and disseminate technical and operational information.
Drafts, reviews and analyzes air quality and greenhouse gas reports and other documents; conducts inquiries, compiles and researches information.
Reviews and summarizes data, prepares special and periodic reports and monitors effectiveness of Air District programs.
Researches and studies air quality and climate issues.
Drafts, implements, recommends and revises forms, webpages, and other program tools.
Maintains data and data systems supporting Air District programs.
Responds to oral and written requests for technical, operational and administrative information about air quality programs; explains and interprets technical policies, rules and regulations.
Prepares and coordinates technical and safety program training for Air District staff; develops and coordinates training aids and materials; may conduct staff training; monitors training needs for staff.
Interacts and represents the Air District with industry, attorneys, the public and other agencies.
Organizes and participates in workshops and meetings, and provide consultation and advice to individuals and businesses in matters related to area of expertise.
Prepares technical reports and policy documents and gives presentations on Air District projects, including Air District staff, executives, board members, and community groups and other external stakeholders; briefs executives and board members.
Maintains detailed technical records, standard operating procedures, and logbooks to comply with regulatory guidelines.
Administers the records management program.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Representative Duties (by program area)
Some positions in this classification may be assigned to one or several program areas; an exhaustive list of program-area specific duties is not provided.
In addition to the duties listed above, the following duties (illustrative only) may be performed for positions in the select program areas:
Compliance and Enforcement
Conducts commercial and industrial inspections and investigations such as, but not limited to, petroleum refineries, power plants, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, toxic and hazardous materials operations and complicated industrial operations.
Conducts compliance inspections on facilities designated as sources of air pollution within an assigned geographical area within established guidelines and time frames; makes determinations of compliance with applicable regulations; verifies permit status.
Conducts on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and their compliance to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; may call for laboratory tests of site emissions.
Reviews and coordinates inspections to determine and ensure the consistent technical application and interpretation of new and revised rules and regulations; participates in developing and testing new inspection and complaint investigation methods and techniques.
Issues notices of violation to sources found in violation of compliance; prepares necessary documentation for violation notice reports.
Monitors inspection generated enforcement data for accuracy and validity and coordinates emission data audits.
Uses a variety of monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; maintains and calibrates these devices for integrity and consistency of inspection.
Responds and investigates complaints by citizens of air pollution problems; determines nature and extent of problem; takes representative samples of various materials for laboratory analysis; prepares documentation of findings; consults with citizens on status of complaint.
Conducts grid surveillance to detect permit and emissions violations; ensures that all potential air pollution sources are identified for future monitoring and abatement.
Conducts chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; takes photographs for documentation at inspection sites.
Interfaces with technical personnel at facilities regarding plant source emissions, solvent usage, permit status, and compliance status with Air District rules and regulations; explains compliance options to industry when a violation occurs.
Provides information and assistance to businesses and the public regarding Air District regulations and authority, permit policies and procedures.
Coordinates with other governmental agencies regarding the investigation of complex community air pollution exposures, such as highly toxic spills.
Prepares a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance guidance memoranda and case summaries used for office conferences and hearing board sessions; completes inspections forms on all inspections completed.
Interacts with laboratory staff regarding the analysis of samples taken in the field.
Represents the Air District before the Hearing Board or courts regarding violations of applicable regulations; represents the Air District with technical personnel, other governmental agencies and the public.