AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST I/II
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AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST I/II
Salary
$31.20 - $49.74 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
31314
Department
Environment and Sustainability
Division
AQM
Opening Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
7/21/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Environment & Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Air Quality Specialist I/II Position(s) for the Compliance and Enforcement, Planning, and Permitting Sections. These positions perform a variety of professional and technical tasks in air quality management and pollution control for Clark County.
Compliance and Enforcement Section: The Air Quality Specialist I/II works in the compliance and enforcement section within the Division of Air Quality. This position frequently works in a field environment and conducts on-site air quality compliance inspections of minor stationary sources, construction sites, and vacant land; performs compliance surveillance on PM10 emission sources and construction sites during wind advisories; responds to citizen complaints; observes tests of air pollution control equipment; and prepares and/or reviews technical documents including inspection reports and Notices of Violation. In addition, this role performs research and analysis, participates in studies and projects, and provides information to the industry and public regarding pollution control compliance methods and devices. This team member promotes a positive image of Air Quality to the general public.
Planning Section: The Air Quality Specialist I/II works primarily in an office environment with occasional meetings beyond normal business hours and light travel for conferences/meetings/training. This team member provides technical support in regional air quality planning, including assisting in the development of new air quality regulations and strategies to reduce air pollutants. This role stays informed about regulatory changes and emerging technologies and conducts assessments of air quality conditions to inform planning and policy decisions. This position presents findings and collaborates with stakeholder and external partners on air quality initiatives.
Permitting Section: The Air Quality Specialist I/II works primarily in an office environment while also conducting site visits on a frequent basis. This position processes applications, reviews a variety of regulations, and prepares air quality permits with supporting documentation. The role requires the ability to research technical information and conduct technical analyses relating to potential emissions, pollution control technologies, and suitable compliance demonstration measures. Activities also involve assessing industrial processes, deciphering data, and determining whether additional information must be submitted to the department. The incumbent collaborates closely with internal staff and representatives of the regulated community.
Air Quality Specialist I: $31.20 - $46.05 Hourly
Air Quality Specialist II: $33.65 - 49.74 Hourly
The Air Quality Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Air Quality Specialist II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Air Quality Specialist I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, biology, chemistry, physics or a related field.
Air Quality Specialist II - In addition to the above; minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience comparable to that of an Air Quality Specialist I.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. Specified positions may require working around asbestos requiring them to wear protective equipment, including negative pressure respirators. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
Licensing and Certification: Possession of a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Specified positions may require a medical exam to determine ability to wear respiratory protection apparatus.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Specified positions may be contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs responsible professional and/or technical support activities related to one or more major departmental operations.
Reviews construction, stationary source and other applications for compliance with applicable air pollution control requirements; locates and contacts un-permitted sources; researches and evaluates for possible permit; performs routine on-site compliance inspections.
Evaluates emission rates from various sources through mathematical calculations; reviews and evaluates performance tests for applicability; verifies compliance with federal and local regulations.
Participates in the development of air pollution control rules, including researching and analyzing air quality issues, air pollutant emissions, emission control technology, economics, implementation issues and regulatory considerations.
Prepares technical support documents, variances, public notices, and various required reports.
Maintains emission inventories and prepares AIRS reports for submittal to EPA and other agencies.
Performs initial and random site inspections to ensure air pollution control standards are being achieved; investigates reported violations or questionable practices; documents violations utilizing appropriate methods and techniques; submits compliance data to the U.S. EPA.
Patrols assigned geographical areas of Clark County to assure countywide compliance.
Responds to public inquiries; provides information; resolves complaints.
Prepares violation notices including details of alleged facts, corrective action orders and proposed penalties; gathers technical data and information for use in legal proceedings.
Testifies before Air Quality Hearing Board regarding case facts and compliance efforts.
Gathers air and soil samples; maintains accurate records of random fuel samples and lab results.
Performs a variety of job functions related to air pollution control necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the department, including a variety of planning activities, assisting in the development of procedures and other air quality standards, development and maintenance of computer applications and technology related to air quality management, development and conduct of presentations, and other professional activity necessary to assure the integrity of the program.
Arranges meetings with related organizations for statewide project coordination.
Assists the public with federal and local regulation compliance; reviews and explains air pollution control requirements and regulations.
Maintains accurate files and records of departmental activities, inspections, and test results; produces reports on assigned activities.
Documents compliance violations observed while traveling through industrial areas.
Drives a county or personal vehicle to various locations throughout the county in order to conduct on-site inspections and investigations and to attend meetings.
OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the public image of the Department of Environment and Sustainability through professional interactions with large organizations, small businesses, and individuals.
Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work.
Attends meetings and other departmental functions.
Performs special assignments and projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\management/employee\and\retiree\health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Employer Paid
AD&D - Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
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The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
02
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience comparable to that of an Air Quality Specialist I.
No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
06
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
07
Indicate your full-time professional experience working for an air quality or environmental regulatory program as well as interpreting and understanding various air quality regulations.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience writing and reviewing technical reports.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
09
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 7-8. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing technical assistance to the public or other groups.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience using office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
12
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 10-11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience working in the field performing inspections, evaluations or managing projects.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience with process equipment, emission control devices and dust control.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
15
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 13-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
16
Indicate which Environment and Sustainability section you are interested in (select all that apply).
Compliance and Enforcement
Planning
Permitting
All Environment and Sustainability sections
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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