Air Quality Technician - Extra-Help

This recruitment is for temporary, non-benefited, extra-help work ONLY. Do not apply if you are not willing to accept temporary, extra-help work. Departments may hire extra-help employees for a limited period.  Extra-help is temporary employment generally not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, or on-call. Extra-help employment may last up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project.  Extra-help employees are paid only for the hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference. As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment. Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment. The current vacancy is in Ukiah.

Under general supervision performs technical work associated with studies, investigations, and analysis related to the implementation of a variety of air pollution control programs which include: develops and prepares various reports by researching and gathering information and/or statistics; conducts on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural stationary and portable source operations; assesses compliance with district rules; writes citations; responds to citizen complaints to protect the air quality standards; enforces District, State and Federal regulations.  May perform related work as assigned.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

• Conducts compliance inspections and testing of various industrial and commercial facilities to include: checking permits; checking for leaks; making sure equipment is in good working order; issuing Notices of Violation or Notices to Comply as appropriate; and scheduling and conducting follow up inspections.
• Conducts inspections related to illegal burning, to include: driving to the site and taking pictures; initiating case; conducting interviews; gathering evidence; completing report; and presenting to the District Attorney or issuing a Notice of Violation.
• Performs and documents visible emissions evaluations and conducts inspections of auto body shops, dry cleaning operations, and other businesses such as aggregate and Hot mix batch plants as needed.
• Backs up the burn program by issuing agricultural burn permits.
• Maintains and calibrates basic test equipment such as: Blockage Tester, Pressure Decay Tester, and Pressure Integrity Tester.
• Performs calculations utilizing formulas to assist in problem solving.
• Assist senior staff in reviewing emission inventory plans.
• Performs special investigations regarding complaints submitted by the public.
• Assists in source testing and toxic inventory programs by collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports.
• Responds to industry and public inquiries regarding District rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducts chemical and plume evaluation tests and records findings.
• Uses monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates.
• May act as backup receptionist; answers telephones, takes messages, screens calls, provides information to callers, receives citizen complaints, and directs calls and messages to appropriate person.
• Formats and types letters, memos, charts, labels, reports, or other correspondence on a word processor or typewriter.
• Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies and processes routine and non-routine matters independently.
• Enters and retrieves a variety of information from a computer terminal.
• Coordinates prescribed burns and exemption burns by getting information from the Air Resources Board and Meteorology Department and forwarding to requesting party.
• Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.
• Maintains a variety of logs that track progress of activities.
• Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Theories and principals of air pollution control.
• Air pollution control analysis techniques and control methodologies.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge of computer/VDT and other general office equipment.

• Using a word processor or computer to rapidly enter and retrieve data and information and create spreadsheets.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Communicating orally with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
• Operating general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, and two-way radio base stations.

• Ability to obtain a valid California Visible Emissions Evaluation Certificate and other required licenses and certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to draft and type correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals and manipulate equations.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in small enclosed spaces and/or from ladders or scaffolding in high places.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, speak and hear, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply. 
• You must complete all sections of the application.  A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application.  Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application. 
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character. 
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards.  Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600.  Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.   

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

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The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer