South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), one of the nation's largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental compliance agencies, is headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, 30 miles east of downtown L.A., near the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. The work we do affects the quality of life of over 17 million people living in four Southern California counties!
AQMD seeks two AIR QUALITY SPECIALISTS – technical experts in mobile source emissions, alternative fuels, and zero emission technologies with excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong commitment to improving air quality. AIR QUALITY SPECIALISTS (Technology Advancement - Mobile Source) are responsible for:
• Developing mobile source regulations and regulatory programs, including preparation of written reports, position papers that analyze options and recommend actions, graphs, charts, and statistical summaries
• Planning and implementing control technology research, development, and demonstration projects and programs
• Conducting research and analysis of complex technical issues relating to mobile sources, alternative fuels, and zero emission technologies
• Working with industry, environmental groups, and other government agencies at the federal, State, and local levels to develop and adopt new and cleaner technologies
• Working independently in areas of project and contract management
• Serving as subject-matter expert on mobile sources, alternative fuels, and zero emission technologies
• Representing the agency in meetings and making presentations
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $6,419 - $7,953 mo., plus an excellent benefits package, defined benefits retirement program, and a 4/10 work schedule! Our beautiful corporate campus houses our 800+ employees, plus City of Diamond Bar’s City Hall, a large public conference center, cafeteria, and fitness and childcare centers. (Sorry, no relocation funds are available.)
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or the physical, social, or biological sciences – AND – two years of directly related professional experience that would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
HOW TO APPLY: To download the full job posting, and to complete the required online Supplemental Questionnaire and AQMD application, go to http://www.aqmd.gov/hr/neogov/current-jobs.htm. This posting is open until 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY, November 20, 2009 OR until sufficient qualified candidates have applied, so apply now!
AQMD PROUDLY PROMOTES DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT
