APCD Manager- Monitoring Job at Ventura County
JOB
VENTURA COUNTY The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Living here you may enjoy numerous year-round activities ranging from walking on the beach to enjoying a concert in a park or sailing to the Channel Islands or hiking in the Los Padres National Forest. Ventura County is home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the San Buenaventura Mission, art galleries, and a state-of-the-art Civic Arts Plaza. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT The District is classified as a Special District within the County of Ventura agencies. Division 26 of the California Health and Safety Code establishes the District's structure, operating procedures, and authority. The District provides a full range of air pollution control activities, including permitting, facility inspection, air quality attainment planning, rulemaking, air quality monitoring, and incentive programs. The District shares responsibility with the California Air Resources Board for ensuring that all state and federal air quality standards are achieved and maintained within Ventura County. The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has a staff of just under fifty employees including inspectors, engineers, planners, technicians, and support staff. The District works with business and industry to reduce emissions from new and existing sources. The District is divided into six (6) divisions which include Administrative Services, Engineering, Information Systems, Monitoring, Compliance, and Planning, Rules and Incentives. THE POSITION Under general direction of the Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer, the APCD Manager – Monitoring plans, organizes, and directs air monitoring functions of the District for the Monitoring Division. This individual provides expert professional assistance to District management and staff in air quality monitoring, instrumentation and related engineering matters, and formulates recommendations for division policies and procedures, and other duties as assigned. This classification serves as a member of the District's management team.EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: The Supervising Air Quality Engineer may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. The APCD Manager-Monitoring is a Management exempt classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Organizes and directs the air quality monitoring activities of the District including the management of remote ambient air quality monitoring stations, meteorological and air quality forecasts, the agricultural burn program, data review and validation, data acquisition and communication, and quality assurance for all activities. Supervises the work of staff comprised of professional and technical personnel to ensure timely development and implementation of a variety of specific programs or special projects. Participates in budget planning; manages the division costs to ensure fiscal stability. Functions as a member of the District management team to propose, evaluate and develop policies and procedures. Researches, compiles, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets information and data necessary to complete programs; prepares written technical reports based on such data.Coordinates with other individuals, groups, sections, divisions, departments and agencies on various controversial or politically sensitive issues; makes oral presentation to public groups and various governmental bodies. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The typical qualifying education and experience may normally be obtained by five (5) or more years of experience in Air Pollution or a closely related field;OR Completion of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Meteorology, Engineering, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in Air Pollution or a closely related field; AND One (1) year of supervisory experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain a valid California driver licenseIf a college degree is being used to qualify, verification of the degree is required within three (3) days of the closing of this recruitment. Submit your college diploma, and/or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name, the conferred date and the major area of study. You may attach the document(s) to your online application or send it directly to Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org.Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If you need additional time to submit your diploma or transcripts, contact the analyst (Lorin Calderon) conducting the recruitment for an extension. Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate). DESIRED Experience within a California Air Pollution Control District: Managing of remote ambient air quality monitoring stations; Performing forecasts of meteorological and air quality; Participation within an agricultural burn program; Performing data review and validation, data acquisition and communication; Performing quality assurance for activities. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment, in the field, and in a laboratory. It may require occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and moderate physical exertion and agility. Typical physical tasks may include, but are not limited to, climbing ladders while carrying equipment; moving gas cylinders of up to 80 lbs. (with assistance); pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs. (with assistance); raising and lowering towers of up to 10 meters in height weighing up to 400 lbs. (with assistance); walking; bending; sitting; stooping; reaching; and squatting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the Air Monitoring program area. Ability to: supervise, direct, coordinate and implement major projects and programs; collect, analyze and interpret data; set objectives and review recommendations; speak and write effectively, prepare technical reports; supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional and technical subordinate staff; establish and maintain effective relationships with others; communicate clearly and effectively with citizens, interest groups and various public agencies and the Air Pollution Control Board.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around January 3, 2023 and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs. To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100% A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process. NOTE: In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.ELIGIBLE LIST Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (Temporary and Fixed-Term) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2959.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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VENTURA COUNTY The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Living here you may enjoy numerous year-round activities ranging from walking on the beach to enjoying a concert in a park or sailing to the Channel Islands or hiking in the Los Padres National Forest. Ventura County is home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the San Buenaventura Mission, art galleries, and a state-of-the-art Civic Arts Plaza. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT The District is classified as a Special District within the County of Ventura agencies. Division 26 of the California Health and Safety Code establishes the District's structure, operating procedures, and authority. The District provides a full range of air pollution control activities, including permitting, facility inspection, air quality attainment planning, rulemaking, air quality monitoring, and incentive programs. The District shares responsibility with the California Air Resources Board for ensuring that all state and federal air quality standards are achieved and maintained within Ventura County. The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has a staff of just under fifty employees including inspectors, engineers, planners, technicians, and support staff. The District works with business and industry to reduce emissions from new and existing sources. The District is divided into six (6) divisions which include Administrative Services, Engineering, Information Systems, Monitoring, Compliance, and Planning, Rules and Incentives. THE POSITION Under general direction of the Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Officer, the APCD Manager – Monitoring plans, organizes, and directs air monitoring functions of the District for the Monitoring Division. This individual provides expert professional assistance to District management and staff in air quality monitoring, instrumentation and related engineering matters, and formulates recommendations for division policies and procedures, and other duties as assigned. This classification serves as a member of the District's management team.EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: The Supervising Air Quality Engineer may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. The APCD Manager-Monitoring is a Management exempt classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Organizes and directs the air quality monitoring activities of the District including the management of remote ambient air quality monitoring stations, meteorological and air quality forecasts, the agricultural burn program, data review and validation, data acquisition and communication, and quality assurance for all activities. Supervises the work of staff comprised of professional and technical personnel to ensure timely development and implementation of a variety of specific programs or special projects. Participates in budget planning; manages the division costs to ensure fiscal stability. Functions as a member of the District management team to propose, evaluate and develop policies and procedures. Researches, compiles, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets information and data necessary to complete programs; prepares written technical reports based on such data.Coordinates with other individuals, groups, sections, divisions, departments and agencies on various controversial or politically sensitive issues; makes oral presentation to public groups and various governmental bodies. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The typical qualifying education and experience may normally be obtained by five (5) or more years of experience in Air Pollution or a closely related field;OR Completion of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Meteorology, Engineering, or a related field, and two (2) years of experience in Air Pollution or a closely related field; AND One (1) year of supervisory experience. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess and maintain a valid California driver licenseIf a college degree is being used to qualify, verification of the degree is required within three (3) days of the closing of this recruitment. Submit your college diploma, and/or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name, the conferred date and the major area of study. You may attach the document(s) to your online application or send it directly to Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org.Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If you need additional time to submit your diploma or transcripts, contact the analyst (Lorin Calderon) conducting the recruitment for an extension. Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency. If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change (e.g., a marriage certificate). DESIRED Experience within a California Air Pollution Control District: Managing of remote ambient air quality monitoring stations; Performing forecasts of meteorological and air quality; Participation within an agricultural burn program; Performing data review and validation, data acquisition and communication; Performing quality assurance for activities. Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment, in the field, and in a laboratory. It may require occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and moderate physical exertion and agility. Typical physical tasks may include, but are not limited to, climbing ladders while carrying equipment; moving gas cylinders of up to 80 lbs. (with assistance); pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs. (with assistance); raising and lowering towers of up to 10 meters in height weighing up to 400 lbs. (with assistance); walking; bending; sitting; stooping; reaching; and squatting.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the Air Monitoring program area. Ability to: supervise, direct, coordinate and implement major projects and programs; collect, analyze and interpret data; set objectives and review recommendations; speak and write effectively, prepare technical reports; supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional and technical subordinate staff; establish and maintain effective relationships with others; communicate clearly and effectively with citizens, interest groups and various public agencies and the Air Pollution Control Board.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. FIRST REVIEW: A first review of applications is anticipated to occur on or around January 3, 2023 and subsequent reviews may be conducted until sufficient applications are received to meet business needs. To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application. NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION - 100% A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process. NOTE: In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.ELIGIBLE LIST Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (Temporary and Fixed-Term) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by e-mail at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2959.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Please Note :
stephenwilliam.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, stephenwilliam.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.