Air Quality Specialist - Hybrid Remote, Planning & Grants

our Air; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is seeking an Air Quality Specialist I-II-III for its Planning Division with a hybrid remote work schedule. The role advances from entry to advanced journey level, handling land use, CEQA review, emissions inventory, and air quality modeling under various regulatory authorities.

Ideal candidates understand state and federal rules governing air pollution, CEQA, and transportation planning, with strong communication skills for public, grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related science field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in air pollution control or related analysis (Specialist II).
• 3+ years with independent professional experience (Specialist III).

Responsibilities

• Assist with land use and CEQA review and air quality planning.
• Conduct emissions inventory and meteorological monitoring/forecasting.
• Implement grant and incentive projects and education/outreach.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and program administration.

Skills

Air quality planning

CEQA requirements

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Chemistry degree

Meteorology degree

Environmental science degree

Urban planning degree

Job description

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District is seeking an Air Quality Specialist I-II-III for its Planning Division with a hybrid remote work schedule. The role advances from entry to advanced journey level, handling land use, CEQA review, emissions inventory, and air quality modeling under various regulatory authorities.

Ideal candidates understand state and federal rules governing air pollution, CEQA, and transportation planning, with strong communication skills for public, grant