Air Quality Small Business Coordinator - Now Hiring

The City of Albuquerque, NM is hiring an Air Quality Small Business Coordinator to oversee air quality permit applications for small businesses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six years of environmental experience. Key responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, technical modeling, and evaluating emissions. The position is full-time and based in Albuquerque, NM, with a salary range of $72,508.80 to $76,169.60 annually.
Salary : $72,508.80 - $76,169.60 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2500648
Department: Environmental Health
Division: EH-EPA Title V
Opening Date: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Oversee, complete and submit, complex air quality permit applications on behalf of qualified small businesses by; providing environmental assessments, technical computer modeling, and evaluating emission sources.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural, environmental science, engineering or related field; and

Six (6) years' experience in any environmental field to include air or water quality, environmental science, or urban or regional planning.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
• Federal Clean Air Act, State of New Mexico Air Quality Control Act, and Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations
• National Ambient Air Quality Standards
• Approaches and techniques to determine air emissions from various equipment and activities
• Principles of chemistry and physics
• Air pollution engineering, control technology and scientific principles
• Methods and techniques of air quality measurement, monitoring, data validation, and forecasting
• Methods and techniques used in conducting environmental health studies
• Methods and techniques of environmental analysis and interpretation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Principles and practices of public speaking
• Advanced report writing skills
• Principles of mathematics and statistics
• Advanced English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Preferred Skills & Abilities
• Perform a wide variety of technical scientific duties.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Interpret, apply and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop long range plans and goals for the department
• Conduct a variety of environmental health evaluations, analyze and interpret data and draw conclusions
• Operate a computer and a variety of computer programs including data bases, spread sheets and statistical programs
• Perform air quality measurement, monitoring and calculations
• Write air quality permits which are in compliance with applicable air quality laws and regulations.
• Evaluate proposed air quality projects and conduct a determination on what air quality laws and regulations apply.
• Apply Clean Air Act regulations, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations, policies, guidance and/or best professional judgment to determine appropriate, enforceable air quality permit conditions.
• Operate air monitoring equipment and vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
• Calibrate and maintain assigned analytical equipment
• Utilize resourcefulness to find and use relevant documents, information, and guidance to write air quality permits.
• Conduct air quality forecasting.
• Conduct pollen counting and reporting.
• Develop and write quality assurance documentation.
• Develop and write air quality permits and the supporting technical and regulatory basis.
• Calculate air emission rates for various types of equipment and activities
• Develop air quality permit monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Access the feasibility of air pollution control technologies and best management practices.
• Prepare clear and concise analytical, statistical and narrative reports
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
• Yes
• No

02

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

03

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

Required Question
Salary : $72,508.80 - $76,169.60 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2500648
Department: Environmental Health
Division: EH-EPA Title V
Opening Date: 11/19/2024
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Oversee, complete and submit, complex air quality permit applications on behalf of qualified small businesses by; providing environmental assessments, technical computer modeling, and evaluating emission sources.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural, environmental science, engineering or related field; and

Six (6) years' experience in any environmental field to include air or water quality, environmental science, or urban or regional planning.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
• Federal Clean Air Act, State of New Mexico Air Quality Control Act, and Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations
• National Ambient Air Quality Standards
• Approaches and techniques to determine air emissions from various equipment and activities
• Principles of chemistry and physics
• Air pollution engineering, control technology and scientific principles
• Methods and techniques of air quality measurement, monitoring, data validation, and forecasting
• Methods and techniques used in conducting environmental health studies
• Methods and techniques of environmental analysis and interpretation
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Principles and practices of public speaking
• Advanced report writing skills
• Principles of mathematics and statistics
• Advanced English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Preferred Skills & Abilities
• Perform a wide variety of technical scientific duties.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Interpret, apply and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, outside agencies and organizations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop long range plans and goals for the department
• Conduct a variety of environmental health evaluations, analyze and interpret data and draw conclusions
• Operate a computer and a variety of computer programs including data bases, spread sheets and statistical programs
• Perform air quality measurement, monitoring and calculations
• Write air quality permits which are in compliance with applicable air quality laws and regulations.
• Evaluate proposed air quality projects and conduct a determination on what air quality laws and regulations apply.
• Apply Clean Air Act regulations, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations, policies, guidance and/or best professional judgment to determine appropriate, enforceable air quality permit conditions.
• Operate air monitoring equipment and vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
• Calibrate and maintain assigned analytical equipment
• Utilize resourcefulness to find and use relevant documents, information, and guidance to write air quality permits.
• Conduct air quality forecasting.
• Conduct pollen counting and reporting.
• Develop and write quality assurance documentation.
• Develop and write air quality permits and the supporting technical and regulatory basis.
• Calculate air emission rates for various types of equipment and activities
• Develop air quality permit monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Access the feasibility of air pollution control technologies and best management practices.
• Prepare clear and concise analytical, statistical and narrative reports
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
• Yes
• No

02

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

03

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

Required Question