Technical Specialist

Pace® Labs; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical

Dental vision

401K retirement savings plan

Life, disability and voluntaryBenefits

Paid time off

HSA

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Optional legal coverage and ID theft

Job summary

Pace® Labs is seeking an Air Quality Technical Specialist to join our Sheridan, WY team. This full-time, onsite role runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on advanced air quality analysis and policy implementation.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in chemistry, meteorology, or environmental science with at least eight years of relevant experience; a Master’s or PhD is strongly preferred. You will lead staff, manage complex data, and ensure QA of testing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, meteorology, environmental science or closely related field is required and eight+ years of related experience.
• Masters or PhD degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience with highly specialized or technical programs or operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, provide direction, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee complex forms, documents, databases, and materials.
• Provide expert analysis and guidance on policies, programs, and practices.
• Research issues and coordinate resources to resolve employee, management, and customer questions.
• Identify trends from data and present recommendations to management.
• Ensure accuracy of testing, equipment, and reports through audits and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership & training

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Regulatory knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, meteorology, environmental science

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Calibration tools

Testing equipment

Databases

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. This is a full-time, onsite, Air Quality Technical Specialist position located in Sheridan, WY, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Make an Impact. Build a Career. At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. Since 1978, we’ve continued developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate quality data at every critical moment and milestone. That's why we need you -- your curiosity, your talents, and your drive -- to help us advance this important work, and your career. We’re seeking curious, motivated individuals who are passionate about protecting our environment and the communities we serve. If you’re looking to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and build a long-term career in environmental science, Pace® could be the perfect place for you.

Find Your Place at Pace®

Responsible for providing or overseeing the analysis, administration, and oversight of comprehensive policies, programs, and practices within the assigned area. Provides feedback and guidance to employees and management using advanced to expert professional and technical knowledge of functional areas, equipment, testing, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a lead to staff, including providing work direction, guidance, and training.
• Oversees or reviews the completion and processing of complex forms, documents, databases, and related materials.
• Provides advanced to expert analysis, interpretation, and guidance to staff, management, and functional leaders regarding policies, programs, and practices; supports implementation and operational change.
• Conducts research and provides recommendations to resolve employee, management, and customer issues; coordinates resources and responses as needed.
• Analyzes operations, results, and feedback to identify trends, interpret findings, and present recommendations and solutions to management.
• Ensures accuracy of testing, equipment, procedures, databases, and reports through audits, reviews, and collaboration to resolve discrepancies.
• Assists in developing and participating in area or cross-functional projects, including budgets, timelines, materials, and staffing considerations; presents updates to leadership.
• Interprets and applies department policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, seeking guidance as needed.
• Contributes to department effectiveness by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
• Promotes and supports the mission of Pace Analytical through professional and cooperative interaction with customers and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in area of assignment or a closely related field (chemistry, meterology, environmental science); AND at least eight (8) years of experience, including at least two (2) years of experience with highly specialized or technical programs or operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Masters or PhD degree is strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced to expert principles, practices, and techniques within the assigned area.
• Comprehensive understanding of program administration, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced methods for resolving complex technical and operational issues.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Familiarity with testing tools, equipment, and calibration processes.
• Relevant computer applications and systems.
• Principles and practices of effective teamwork.
• Effective communication methods for working with staff and customers.
• Proper use of business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Performing advanced to expert-level professional duties across assigned areas.
• Managing and administering complex functions and operations.
• Training and developing staff on policies and procedures.
• Contributing to project development and management as a team member.
• Operating effectively in both team-based and independent environments.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Preparing advanced technical reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Demonstrating professionalism, tact, and discretion in all interactions.
• Delivering effective presentations to various audiences.
• Contributing to team goals and organizational objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a field and office setting, use standard office and field equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in the field and office settings. The role may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and other conditions typical of the environment.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life, disability and voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage and ID theft

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. We partner with clients to provide the service, science, and laboratory data needed to make critical decisions that benefit us all. Through a nationwide laboratory network, Pace® advances the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others. More at PACELABS.com.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.