Air Pollution Control Monitoring Technician

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial is seeking an experienced Air Quality Technician to install, test, operate, maintain, and repair air-monitoring equipment and meteorological data collection devices in support of the network. The position emphasizes ensuring high-quality data collection both in the shop and in the field.

The role requires 3 years of experience with analog/digital air quality equipment, or 2 years plus 30 college units in electronics.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience installing, inspecting, operating and repairing analog and digital air quality monitoring equipment and recording devices for an industrial or public agency.
• Or: Two (2) years of experience installing, inspecting, operating, and repairing analog and digital air quality monitoring equipment and recording devices for an industrial or public agency, AND thirty (30) semester units of college level course work in electronics or a closely related field.
• Must possess a California driver’s license and possess, or be able to obtain, a State of California Visible Emissions Evaluation Certificate (VEE) within one (1) year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, calibrates and repairs a variety of electronic and mechanical equipment used in air monitoring and meteorological data collection.
• Under supervision, tests, operates, maintains, and repairs air-monitoring equipment in the shop or in the field to ensure quality data.
• Performs related duties and may be required to drive own vehicle and provide evidence of liability insurance.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Calibration

Repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

30 semester units electronics-related

Related field coursework

Tools

Air quality monitoring equipment

Recording devices

Job description

Basic Function and Distinguishing Characteristics Under the direction of the assigned Air Pollution Control Division Manager, installs, maintains, calibrates and repairs a variety of electronic and mechanical equipment used in air monitoring, and meteorological data collection in support of air monitoring network.

This is the journey level class allocated to the Air Pollution Control District. Under general supervision, installs, tests, operates, maintains, and repairs air-monitoring equipment in the shop or in the field. Ensures quality data is collected from air monitoring stations.

Education And Experience/ Licenses And Other Requirements

Three (3) years of experience installing, inspecting, operating and repairing analog and digital air quality monitoring equipment and recording devices for an industrial or public agency. OR: Two (2) years of experience installing, inspecting, operating, and repairing analog and digital air quality monitoring equipment and recording devices for an industrial or public agency, AND thirty (30) semester units of college level course work in electronics or a closely related field.

Must possess a California driver’s license and possess, or be able to obtain, a State of California Visible Emissions Evaluation Certificate (VEE) within one (1) year of appointment.

Supplemental Information A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC

• 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

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About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.