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Air Quality Technician (nonexempt position represented by SEIU Local 521)

Under immediate or general supervision, performs administrative support and some technical work in the areas of compliance program activities, permitting activities, grant programs, air monitoring data processing, outreach and education, air quality planning program activities, and performs related work as required.

Application, supplemental questions and complete job description are available at  www.mbard.org  or call 831-647-9411.

To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter, employment application, and responses to supplemental questions to (no faxes):

   Administrative Services Manager

   Monterey Bay Air Resources District

   24580 Silver Cloud Court

   Monterey, CA 93940

Due Date:  Application materials are due by 4:45 p.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Benefits Summary:

Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at 55 plan or 2% at 62 plan, depending on member’s CalPERS status at time of enrollment.

District does not participate in Social Security portion of FICA, only Medicare.

Health Benefits:          

Cafeteria Plan monthly benefits:

• $1,030 for employees with no eligible dependents
• $1,714 for employees with one eligible dependent
• $1,940 for employees with two or more eligible dependents                    
• District also pays $151.00 per month towards PERS medical
• Employee Opt-Out Option: $500 per month

Vision and dental coverage for employees and dependents are paid by the District

Life Insurance:  $20,000 term policy, paid by District.

LT/ST Disability: 14 day elimination period for short-term & 90 day elimination period for long-term disability.

50% paid by employee and 50% paid by employer

Holidays:  13 paid days (2 are floating).

Vacation & Sick Leave: 15 Vacation days and 15 Sick Leave days per year. Vacation accrual increases after 10 years of service.

Deferred Compensation: 457 plan available through payroll deduction. No matching contribution by District.

Applications and complete job description are available at: www.mbard.org

Monterey Bay Air Resources District is an equal opportunity employer.

Education and Experience:

For full list of requirements please visit our website at:  www.mbard.org 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to an associate degree in planning, environmental science, transportation, meteorology, computer science, mathematics or closely related field and one year of experience in office, program or administrative support experience which involved technical data entry and report writing.

About Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Monterey Bay Air Resources District Vision Statement: All individuals in the MBARD jurisdiction will live, work and play in a clean air environment. Individual and communities are encouraged to make choices in their daily lives that promote clean air quality. The District’s Mission Statement: The mission of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District is to Protect Public and Environmental Health while balancing Economic and Air Quality Considerations. The District is responsible for air monitoring, permitting, enforcement, long-range air quality planning, regulatory development, education and public information activities related to air pollution, as required by the California Clean Air Act and Amendments (HSC Section 40910 et seq.) and the Federal Clean Air Act and Amendments (42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.). California Health and Safety Code Sections 39002, et seq. and 40000, et seq. require local districts to be the primary enforcement mechanism for air pollution control. Districts must have rules and regulations for the implementation and enforcement for the attainment and maintenance of federal and state ambient air standards.

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