Air Quality Planner I/II for the Feather River Air Quality Management District
Air Quality Planner I/II for the Feather River Air Quality Management District
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Are you excited to join an organization that is committed to environmental justice policy making and regulatory enforcement practices to protect against the health impacts of air pollution If supporting efforts to improve air quality and reduce air pollution appeals to you then the Feather River Air Quality Management District invites you to apply for the position of Air Quality Planner I/II.
THE POSITION:
The Air Quality Planner I/II position performs a variety of assignments in the development formulation and maintenance of the Districts air quality plans; represents the District regarding air quality management issues at the federal state regional and local levels; reviews air quality impacts of indirect source projects; researches and prepares technical responses for regulatory agencies regarding laws guidelines and decisions affecting the District; coordinates and manages air quality improvement projects; tracks grant funding and prepares reports; and performs related work as required. Depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate appointment may be made at either the Air Quality Planner I or Air Quality Planner II level. Incumbents in the Planner I class may advance to the higherlevel Planner II class after gaining the knowledge skill and experience that meet the qualifications for and demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higherlevel class.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Air Quality Planner I: This is the entry level class of the professional Air Quality Planner series. Initially under close supervision incumbents with an educational and/or practical experience learn specific air quality plan development and related practices and procedures. As knowledge and experience are gained the work becomes broader in scope assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. This class is alternately staffed with Air Quality Planner II and an incumbent may advance to the higher level after gaining the knowledge skills and experience which meet the qualifications for and demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the higherlevel class.
Air Quality Planner II: This is the experiencedlevel class in the Air Quality Planner series. The incumbent in this class serves as a professional staff member working independently within established guidelines to perform a wide variety of air quality planning activities under general direction.
Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of Feather River Air Quality Management District.
The Ideal Candidate Will:- Have knowledge of basic principles and practices of urban and environmental planning as related to air quality issues and control functions.
- Be able to perform technical and administrative studies analyze data evaluate alternatives make recommendations and prepare clear and persuasive statistical reports.
- Have the ability to learn and apply local state and federal laws rules and regulations related to air quality management and enforcement.
- Be a selfstarter proactive ethical friendly adaptable individual who is comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Be detailoriented with exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
- Be able to multitask and meet changing priorities deadlines.
- Use tact initiative prudence and sound independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Establish maintain and foster positive working relationships with all those contacted in the course of the work.
- Be able to understand and respond proactively to stakeholder interests and needs.
- Effectively represent the District in meetings with governmental agencies community groups educational organizations and various businesses.
- Have knowledge of relevant computer applications such as MS Office Suite and modeling software.
- Accountability Accepts responsibility for themselves
- Attention to Detail Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracy
- Collaboration Works cooperatively with others and makes valued contributions
- Communication Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts opinions and information both verbally and in writing
- Critical Thinking Identifies and defines problems and develops workable solutions
- Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service Maintains ongoing positive relationships with clients coworkers and the general public
- Inclusiveness Respects and values working in a diverse environment
- Initiative Assesses and initiates things independently
- Judgment Making decisions based on careful thought
- Reliability and Commitment Shows commitment dedication and accountability in ones work and follows through on all projects goals and aspects of ones work.
- Time Management and Organization Plans and executes plans for events tasks and processes in an efficient manner.
The Feather River Air Quality Management District is a bicounty District that was formed in 1991 to administer local state and federal air quality management programs for Yuba and Sutter counties. The District is committed to environmental policymaking community planning and regulatory enforcement practices that are fair and equitable to all business owners and residents of Yuba and Sutter counties regardless of age culture ethnicity gender race socioeconomic status or geographic location to protect against the health impacts of air pollution.Examples of Duties
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Air Quality Planner I/IITypical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in engineering environmental science planning chemistry or the physical or biological sciences.
Experience:
Air Quality Planner I: No experience is required; however some internship or related paraprofessional experience is desirable.
Air Quality Planner II: Two (2) years of professional air quality planning experience equivalent to the Districts class of Air Quality Planner I.
License:
Must possess and maintain a valid California class C drivers license and meet automobile insurability requirements of the District as a condition of continued employment.Supplemental Information
SALARY
Air Quality Planner II: $6169 $7498 Monthly*
Air Quality Planner I: $5588 $6793 Monthly*
*2% COLA effective July 1 2025
BENEFITSPersonnel System:FRAQMD has a meritbased personnel system that provides for promotion and advancement.
Flexible Schedule:Remote work options.
Longevity Pay: 5% paid after (12) and (20) years of continuous service.
Vacation:Twelve days per year through 4.99 years of employment; 16 days through 9.99 years; 18 days through 14.99 years; 20 days through 19.99 years; 24 days after 20 years (prorated for part time employees).
Holidays: Fifteen (15) paid holidays including 3 floating holidays.
Sick Leave:Accrues at the rate of 12 days per year and can be used for illness medical appointments and bereavement leave (prorated for part time employees).
Health Plan:Medical (CalPERS) dental (Delta) and District paid vision care (VSP) coverage is available for employees and dependents.
Life Insurance:$25000 District paid life insurance for fulltime employees.
Deferred Compensation:The district offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan (457) that will match up to $100.00 per month for participating employees.
Retirement: District employees are members of the California Public Employees Retirement System CalPERS retirement. Classic employee: 2.5% @ 55; PEPRA employee: 2% @ 62. The District does not participate in Social Security.
SELECTION PROCESS
Deadline to apply: Friday May 30 2025 at 11:59 PM (PDT). Apply Here: must be submitted online through the applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete late emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.Applicants are required to submit a current resume detailing their recent experience relevant to this position along with their application and supplemental questionnaire online. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required complete employment application.
Appraisal Process (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadlines applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
Minimum Qualification Assessment (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicants ability to meet the minimum work experience training and education qualifications.Remote Screen Interview (100%) Candidates who pass the Minimum Qualification assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview to evaluate training experience and other jobrelated qualifications for the position. Remote Screen Interviews are conducted via a video conference platform. Remote Screen Interviews may be recorded and are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 9 2025.
Successful candidates will be submitted to theFeather River Air Quality Management District for further consideration.Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing .Neither Regional Government Services nor the Feather River Air Quality Management District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application.
The Feather River Air Quality Management District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment Type
Full-Time
