Air Quality Specialist I/II (Source Test)

The Air District is currently accepting applications for the position of Air Quality Specialist I/II in the Source Test Section. This is an open recruitment for one (1) full-time, represented position.

The Source Test Section performs source emission tests at regulated facilities for compliance determination, emission factor development, and information gathering. Facilities that are commonly tested include petroleum refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and gasoline dispensing facilities. The section also provides regulatory oversight for facility continuous emission monitoring system (CEMS) operation, facility contracted source testing, and special testing or measurement projects. 

This role will be tasked with field, shop, and office source test program duties, including, but not limited to, equipment preparation/maintenance/repair, instrument and device calibration, inventory management, special project management, field testing, assembly/fabrication, records management, warehouse equipment operation, data reduction, and report preparation.

Experience:
Air Quality Specialist I: Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to the Air District’s Assistant Air Quality Specialist II, including performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment; or developing and administering air quality programs.  

Air Quality Specialist II: Four (4) years of experience performing air quality inspections; installing, operating and maintaining air monitoring and quality assessment instruments and equipment, or developing and administering air quality programs, of which at least two (2) years included performing work equivalent to the Air District’s Air Quality Specialist I.

Substitution:  Any combination of relevant training and work experience in the listed or related fields may substitute for the education criteria on a year for year basis.

Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license. Possession, or the ability to obtain, a CDL with HAZMAT endorsement would be desirable.

Company Vehicle: A company vehicle will be provided for business use and must be taken home daily. Employee will be responsible for maintaining per the District Vehicle Policy.

TWIC Card: Possession, or ability to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Physical, Lift & Climb Test: Must pass a physical exam and be able to meet the requirements of a lift test for occasional physical duties.

Interested individuals must submit a completed Air District application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Applications are accepted online; please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply.

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