Principal Air Quality Engineer (Source Test)

About the Position The Principal Air Quality Engineer will be tasked as the program lead for oversight of facility contracted source testing.

The assigned work includes review of contractor source test reports, protocols, and special study plans and methodologies; assignment of reviews to source test staff in cooperation with the Supervising Air Quality Engineer; evaluation of results and recommendation of acceptance or rejection, and appropriate enforcement action; field observation of private contractors during facility source tests; application assessment of source test methodology and related Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) metrics; and employment of best engineering principles and practices to accurately evaluate facility emissions.

This position is a field and office position. Examples of Duties for this Position The following duties are typical for jobs in the class. They are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the full scope of job duties.

Represent the District in meeting with the public, industry and other agencies. Coordinates the District's response to public and industry inquiries regarding regulation interpretation, permit preparation, various compliance measures and emission calculation methods in person, by telephone and in writing.

Develop, participate and review field engineering compliance audits, source testing and sampling, analysis of the results and preparation of reports; observes and audits private contractor tests.

Provide lead direction and work review to professional, technical and support staff, prioritizes and follows up on work assignments to ensure timely completion.

Researches and develops new and revised rules and procedures for regulation of air quality; determines emissions and potential emission reductions and cost of controls; establishes control level and technology; writes proposed regulation; prepares technical assessment reports and conducts workshops; makes public presentations.

Participate and supervise staff's review of permit application and recommends permit issuance or denial. Recommends and implements regulatory changes and systems development to comply with the Federal permitting program.

Participate in the preparation of the goals and objectives of the assigned section. Participate in the preparation of the budget of the assigned section.

Participate and review staff's handling of Hearing Board matters involving variances, Order of Abatement and public nuisances. Review and participate in toxic screening and assessments, development of emission factors complex facilities.

Provide lead direction, review and participate in the study of accidental releases as complex facilities, rule effectiveness and hazardous material storage, transportation and handling.

Provide lead direction, review and participate in community assistance program, hazardous incident investigations, and Technical Review Group.

Conduct technical seminars for industry and other agencies. Testifies as expert witness before the Hearing Board.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or petroleum engineering or a closely related field and four years of air quality environmental engineering experience.

Other Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license. Physical, Lift & Climb Test: Must pass a physical exam and be able to meet the requirements of a lift test for occasional physical duties.

How to Apply & Selection Criteria How to Apply Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next18 months. Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Division at (415) 749-4980.