Air Pollution Information Analyst
Full Time
Jefferson County, AL
Posted
Job description
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Grade 23
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Air Pollution Information Analysts working in the Merit System gather, analyze, validate, adopt, and generate specialized and statistical reports and summaries related to air quality emissions inventories, plant sources, program activities, and source registers. Analysts design new computer programs for data summarization and storage. Employees in this job class coordinate high-level activities for the department with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy required. Information is analyzed, interpreted, and reported to various organizations. There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. Minimal physical activities are required for this position. Work is performed under the direction of the Administrative Air Pollution Coordinator and is reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Performs air monitoring tasks including: collecting air quality data, documentation of data, working with other air monitoring employees, assisting in the creation of air quality forecasts, etc. in order to monitor air quality throughout Jefferson County.
- Collaborates with air monitoring employees by reviewing air quality models in order to predict future air quality following standard forecasting protocol.
- Maintains the quarterly Continuous & Manual Precision & Accuracy Audits and data files of required pollutants.
- Operates and maintains centrally located computerized data acquisition/retrieval systems for the purpose of reporting all information concerning air pollution monitoring throughout Jefferson County and monitors systems to ensure accuracy.
- Operates a centrally located computerized data acquisition system for the purpose of reporting all information concerning air pollution monitoring throughout Jefferson County.
- Analyzes and interprets air quality data in order to monitor air quality trends, generate reports, and ensure compliance with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards and accuracy of data.
- Develops and interprets guidelines for implementing an EPA-approved Quality Assurance Program for air pollution monitored data.
- Submits appropriate reports and documentation to EPA for certification for all pollutants, precision and accuracy data.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
This position is subject to close at any time.
- Driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in a natural science or related field (e.g., biology, chemistry, environmental science).
- Successful completion of one or more college level statistics courses.
- Work experience using database software (e.g., Excel, Access).
- Work experience preparing technical reports (e.g., compiling data and information, reporting technical details of a project).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.
- Work experience with air monitoring activities.
- Experience working with federal, state, and local air pollution regulations.
- Work experience performing quality assurance of data.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Computer & Technology Operations.
- Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
- Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Researching & Referencing.
- Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Technical Skills.
- Training & Facilitation.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of the principles, applications, and information sources of environmental science, ecology, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and meteorology as applicable to air quality control.
- Knowledge of mathematical science (statistics) pertaining to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of mathematical data, including predicting and forecasting based on data.
- Knowledge of the physical and chemical characteristics of air contaminants.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency laws dealing with air pollution.
- Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management laws dealing with air pollution.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as occasional field visits to external sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as a computer, phone, copier, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time but may involve occasional walking or standing for extended periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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