Air Quality Technician - Monitoring

at  Allegheny County Pennsylvania

Salary: Hourly: $20.54 || Annual: $42,731.16
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or technical school), Field of Study: Major course work in safety science, physical sciences, environmental health, or a field closely related to environmental health

OR

• Associates degree, Trades, or Vocational school and 2 years of experience in the field of environmental health

OR

• Any equivalent combination of experience or training acceptable to the Health Department

PURPOSE

To establish open competitive and promotional eligible lists for use in making merit system appointments in the Allegheny County Health Department. The list will contain the names of successful candidates ranked in the order of final earned ratings. The list will be in effect for one (1) year unless previously exhausted or superseded.
In the ranking, open competitive applicants qualifying for Veteran’s Preference receive an additional ten points on the final earned rating. Form DD-214 must be attached to the application form for consideration for Veteran’s Preference. Determination of Veteran’s Preference is made in accordance with State Civil Service Policy.
If you are claiming veteran’s preference, then proof of eligibility; DD-214 Form or other comparable military document must be submitted for initial claim. The document must show dates of entry and separation and character of service.
Credit for a degree or college coursework can only be accepted from an official transcript submitted directly from the college or university to Allegheny C0unty Health Department.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties:

• Contributing to the implementation of the Air Quality Program’s goals and objectives by collecting valid quantitative and qualitative data (inspection reports, asbestos sampling) needed for enforcing air pollution control regulations.
• Contributing to the implementation of the Air Quality Program’s goals and objectives by collecting and helping to ensure valid quantitative measurements needed for creating legally defensible environmental data.
• Conducting field inspections to assure compliance with county, state, and federal regulations for containment of asbestos and air emissions. Creating, reporting, and documenting compliance issues as a result of field inspections.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of program performance through activities such as investigating complaints related to air pollution sources or assisting in the development of standard operating procedures.
• Testing the performance of air monitoring instrumentation following EPA approved QA/QC procedures.
• Interpreting and communicating relevant policies and procedures to others involved in asbestos removal and abrasive blasting, including contractors, building owners, industry officials, and the general public.
• Analyzing and interpreting environmental data (e.g., ambient air test results) to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Deploying and collecting field samples.
• Assisting in the selection, siting and installation of community air monitoring sensors.
• Assisting in the development of quality assurance project plans.
• Participating in special studies as directed by supervisor.
• Preparing and presenting written reports of field assignments, data analysis and instrument calibrations.
• Incorporating ethical standards of practice into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities.
• Responding to public health emergencies