Air Quality Performance Test Engineer Associate

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About the Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your technical skills to solve challenging, complex, and varied engineering problems? Are you looking to expand your horizons and gain insight into many different types of industries, all while protecting your community from the harmful effects of air pollution?

Join our team of world-class engineers at our Air Quality Department!

As an Air Quality Performance Test Engineer Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with air quality regulations. Your responsibilities will include evaluating and processing performance test protocols, observing performance tests for various sources, and reviewing performance test reports.

Performance tests, also known as stack tests or source tests, are crucial for verifying that process equipment and control devices are operating correctly and meeting emission limits. Your work will contribute directly to the department's mission to improve the air of Maricopa County so that customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.

About Us

Located in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa CountyAirQualityDepartment continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.Airqualityhas improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance withairqualitypermits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge ofairqualityissues. From continually monitoring theairwe breathe to permitting and inspecting sources ofairpollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration

• Experience in the following air quality permitting areas: Non-Title V, PSD, and Major New Source Review, NSPS, NESHAP, and BACT requirements

• Effective project management skills, including the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands

Job Contributions

• Review, approve, and disapprove performance test protocols and reports. Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses of the design and operation of various industrial processes and air pollution control equipment to assess and quantify emissions

• Observe and document performance tests, calibrations, and quality assurance processes to ensure the proper implementation of test methods

• Interpret and apply federal and local rules, test methods, and regulations pertaining to air quality

• Provide clear and accurate technical guidance to the regulated community, consultants, attorneys, other regulatory agencies, and the public regarding air quality regulations

• Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as USEPA, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and other Arizona counties for regulation interpretation and to provide input on regional issues

• Provide technical expertise to other departmental employees during rule development, permit writing, departmental policy and procedure development, inspection activities, and enforcement actions

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

• Must manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making, and interaction with government officials and the public. Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairways to access test locations. Must constantly maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor

Protective Equipment Required

• Safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, high-visibility vest, and safety gloves

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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