Air Quality Specialist

Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose: Maintains and improves air quality by conducting air quality assessments; developing control plans; filing permits; monitoring quality; tracking regulations. Duties: * Identifies air quality requirements by studying air quality regulations and standards; conducting air exposure assessments; evaluating violations; evaluating regulatory incentives. * Develops air quality plans by developing best available control technology/best available control measures and maximum achievable control technology for sources; researching and applying principles of air quality science and engineering; adapting and modifying techniques and approaches; identifying air quality problems; anticipating pollution problems. * Manages air quality projects by tracking regulatory deadlines; identifying short-term and long-range issues and risks; identifying and evaluating options; establishing milestones; communicating requirements and results. * Develops air control strategy by conducting air exposure, performance, and compliance assessments and source tests; identifying and evaluating emission control options for each source; designing air pollution prevention and control systems; developing contingency measures; coordinating requirements with regulatory agencies; completing air source registrations; recommending control technology equipment purchases. * Maintains air quality by installing and inspecting continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS); providing technical and advisory assistance and training; conducting air exposure tests; tracking violations and corrections. * Obtains facility permits by preparing permit applications describing which pollutants are being released, how much may be released, what steps are being taken to reduce pollution, and plans to measure the pollution; presenting information at public hearings; applying for exceptions; calculating emission fees. * Prepares air quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; presenting information at hearings and trials. * Updates job knowledge by tracking air regulatory programs and criteria for air pollutant standards; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Analyzing Information , General Math Skills, Research Skills, Reporting Research Results, Verbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Functional and Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Environmental Law

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