Air Quality Technician I/II

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado also supports providing telework opportunities for employees that are consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
The El Dorado County, Air Quality Management District works to improve air quality and quality of life for El Dorado County residents.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Under immediate or general supervision, perform a variety of administrative and financial clerical duties and technical program support duties specific to the operation of the Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which includes providing information to the public over the counter, by telephone and email, receiving and routing correspondence, calculating fees, receipting payments, and maintaining the filing and database systems; receive and review basic applications (dust plans, burns permits, etc.) for AQMD programs; perform technical duties to support the Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) and Hotspots Analysis and Reporting Program (HARP); and perform related duties as required.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Perform a variety of administrative and program support duties including preparing and filing records and reports; provide front-counter customer service over the phone and in person; receive and scan documents; provide information about air quality issues; provide compliance information regarding grant incentives, burning, construction dust, portable equipment, stationary, and source permits; and process payments.
• Receive, review, and approve basic applications such as burn permits, fugitive dust plans, and resident grant incentive applications; receive and route for professional review and approval advanced AQMD applications such as Authority to Construct, smoke management plans, large development and NOA dust plans, and grant project applications and reports.
• Calculate fees, receive and process payments, prepare monthly billing, and review delinquencies; calculate cubic yardage, acreage, and linear distance from grading and site plans; utilizes map programs.
• Assist Air Quality Analyst with payroll, receive and process payments, procurement processing, revenue deposits, and other basic administrative tasks.
• Review, determine the status, and sign off of on building permits for compliant projects in Trakit system.
• Receive complaints from the public, process, assign, and refer professional staff as needed.
• Maintain database of complaints, service requests, accounts, and stationary and portable sources in accordance with the record retention policy.
• Receive and input Air Quality Specialists' written inspection observations into database.
• Follow up with source operators after inspections to obtain any required run time, throughput, and compliance test data and then enter data into source files and emissions inventory database.
• Input and process Notice to Comply and Notice of Violation citations issued by Air Quality Specialists.
• Input complaints into database and provide Air Quality Specialists with pertinent information.
• Review, process, and gather data and information for Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Map parcels for naturally occurring asbestos, dust plans, complaints, source emissions, and controlled burn projects.
• Assist engineers in maintaining the HARP database, mapping sources, and emissions dispersion.
• Assist with the development of District operations policies and procedures.
• Utilize various databases to compile specific data, create reports, and perform statistical analysis.
• Review, correct, and create maps, map layers, charts, tables, displays, presentations, brochures, drawings, and reports using GIS, cartographic techniques, source data, and field observations.
• Serve as the AQMD Safety Coordinator by sharing procedures, forwarding training assignments, and conducting ergonomic evaluations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Air Quality Technician I :

Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 24 semester units of college-level coursework in the physical sciences, life sciences, computer science, mathematics, business, or a closely related field;
AND
Two (2) years of administrative support experience which involved technical data entry and report writing, or in technical, financial or administrative support work.

Air Quality Technician II:

Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 24 semester units of college-level coursework in the physical sciences, life sciences, computer science, mathematics, business, or a closely related field;
AND
Two (2) years of experience in the administrative and technical processing of financial administrative processes and assisting with air quality enforcement programs equivalent to the County's class of Air Quality Technician I.

Experience using geographic information systems is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Air Quality Technician I and II :

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Air Quality Technician I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept’.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Michael Reddin in Human Resources at michael.reddin@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Training and Experience Evaluation:
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Air Quality Technician I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Air Quality Management District located in Placerville, CA.

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history.

Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Small Business Shop

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 4/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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