Air Quality Electronic Technician I

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Position Summary
This is entry level technical work in the field of air quality monitoring.
Air Quality Electronic Technicians maintain field sampling and monitoring equipment that is used primarily for the air monitoring network. This work involves calibrating, maintaining and operating electronic and air sampling and air monitoring equipment in accordance with monitoring standards. Supervision is received from the Air Monitoring Field Operations supervisor. Initially under close support of senior technicians and management, incumbents perform a limited variety of detection, monitoring and analytical duties as they gain knowledge and expertise. Work assignments gradually become broader in scope; assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. Incumbents have opportunity to advance to the Air Quality Electronic Technician II level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency which meet the requirements for the higher level and a vacant Air Quality Electronic Technician 2 position becomes available.
Overview
Fringe Benefits

Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.

Perks Working for ACHD

Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.

Duties

Calibrates, installs, maintains and operates gaseous and particulate electronic analyzers and sampling equipment, among others, used in obtaining air quality measurements. Repairs and makes replacement parts used in field sampling and electronic air monitoring programs.
Selects specific locations for air sampling equipment in conjunction with air monitoring programs.
Performs quality control procedures, routine maintenance, and repair work on air monitoring equipment.
Designs simple electronic instrumentation of a specialized nature.
Maintains records and prepares technical reports and analyses.
Performs related work.
Contribute to the implementation of the Air Quality Program's goals and objectives by applying principles and procedures included in quality assurance project plans and standard operating procedures during routine maintenance and operation of air monitors, air samplers, data logging systems and meteorological towers/sensor at assigned locations
Support the continuous improvement of program performance through technical activities such as diagnosing and repairing the various types of air monitors and electronic equipment in in the air monitoring network
Follow sampling schedules to successfully install and retrieve sample filters, program samplers to collect air samples while collecting essential data relating to sampler performance
Understand operational principles of all monitor types in use in the monitoring network
Program dataloggers used at continuous air monitoring stations. Work with staff to ensure datalogger tables and network settings are compatible with the central data polling system
Incorporate ethical standards of practice and professional manner into all interactions with individuals, organizations, and communities. Gain necessary security clearances and maintain relationships to assure continued access to air monitors in schools and public or private buildings or properties.
Drive a County owned or personal vehicle to routinely travel to various air monitoring stations throughout Allegheny County
Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
Performs other duties as required or requested.

Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Techniques and equipment used in source and general atmospheric sampling for electrical/electronic networks.
Electrical circuitry and electronics.
Standard electronic and electrical test equipment.
Methods and techniques in cleaning, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and quality control of simple electronic and electrical equipment used to measure atmospheric pollutants.

Skill In

Air Quality
Air Pollution
Mechanical Engineering
Emergency Preparedness
Report Writing
Policy Analysis
Data Entry
Databases
Team Building
Leadership Skills
Microsoft Office

Ability To

Use bench and hand tools appropriate to the job.
Diagnose malfunctions in electric, electro-chemical air monitoring instruments and instrumentation systems.
Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and industrial representatives.
Make decisions on equipment readiness and to determine priority of repairs.
Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
Write concise and analytical reports
Use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and various proprietary applications used to configure and troubleshoot air monitors
Work in various environments including all season, all weather outdoor activities
Climb and use of fixed or portable ladders may be required depending on site assignment
Respond to public health emergencies.

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
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