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Posted: 31-May-23
Location: Ukiah, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $92,706 - $140,691
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Other
Salary Details:
Annual salary of $115,731- $140,691 DOE/DOQ (Officer) or $92,706 - $112,694 DOE/DOQ (Deputy Officer) and an attractive benefits package
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Air Pollution Control Officer/Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer
Mendocino County Air Quality Management District
Ukiah, California
Annual Salary:
Officer: $115,731- $140,691 DOE/DOQ
Deputy Officer: $92,706 - $112,694 DOE/DOQ
Do you believe the health and safety of a community starts with the very air that we breathe? Are you committed to a sustainable future for us all? If so, you’ll be excited to hear that the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (District) is seeking either an Air Pollution Control Officer OR a Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer to oversee/support the activities of this essential organization, including nine staff with an operational budget of approximately $1.3 million and over $1 million in grant programs. Both levels will support the District’s mission to safeguard our air by adopting policies and procedures that meet current laws and regulations and championing initiatives, such as finding grant funding to assist the local community with California’s upcoming electric vehicle transition. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering/science and mathematical skills, often reviewing and/or conducting complex emissions calculations. They will balance these technical skills with interpersonal skills, such as verbal public communication, relationship building, and collaboration. Both levels offer a highly rewarding opportunity to work closely with the public, outside agencies, and state and federal legislators and officers to implement measures that will reduce air pollution and enhance the well-being of everyone. If you are eager to lead an essential District that supports the community with the unique environmental challenges of California, apply today!
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/983ed8cc-3ff4-4fac-ac47-bfc7477bab80
THE JOB
The Air Pollution Control Officer (Officer) will oversee the activities of the District, while the Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer (Deputy Officer) will support these efforts and act as the Officer in their absence. Both levels will serve as subject matter experts in air pollution control, often compiling reports, making presentations, and answering questions from elected officials and the community. The Officer or Deputy Officer will oversee their highly tenured team and work to develop core objectives and goals for the District. They will also develop and oversee an approximate operating budget of $1.3 million. This leader will work to regulate a variety of facilities while collaborating with many partner, cooperating, and regulatory agencies. Other core functions include staying up to date on rules and regulations, leading regulation adoption processes, calculating project impacts, and serving as an effective representative of the District. The Officer and Deputy Officer have a highly rewarding role in the protection of an essential public resource — clean, breathable air.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
For both the Officer and Deputy Officer levels, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of applicable health and safety codes, along with a working knowledge of California regulations pertaining to air pollution control. They will balance the necessary interpersonal skills for these roles with a high level of technical expertise, involving logical reasoning, science/engineering and math skills, and the ability to perform complex emissions calculations. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and comfortable as a public speaker, regularly presenting to the public, the Board, state and federal legislators, and public officials. They will possess solid people management skills, training and overseeing a team of solutions-focused professionals. Someone who is fiscally savvy, strategic, and will maximize the effectiveness of the District’s mission is ideal for these important roles.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual salary of $115,731- $140,691 DOE/DOQ (Officer) or $92,706 - $112,694 DOE/DOQ (Deputy Officer) and an attractive benefits package
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by June 27th at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board
SECURE THE DATES:
- The first round of interviews will be held virtually via Zoom on July 12th. The second round of interviews will be held in person on July 25th. Candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days.
Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- OFFICER: Six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience in air quality or closely related field, with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity
- DEPUTY OFFICER: Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in air quality or closely related field, with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of education, training, and experience equaling a total seven years
- BOTH:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline, or a related field
- Valid Driver’s License
Desired:
- OFFICER: Visible Emissions Evaluation Certification
- DEPUTY OFFICER: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Visible Emissions Evaluator Certificate within 12 months from date of appointment
- BOTH: Completion of Advanced Enforcement Training through the California Air Resources Board and/or Federal EPA within twelve (12) months of employment
About Mendocino County Air Quality Management District
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