We are excited you are considering the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District as a place for employment! The Valley Air District is a public health agency serving the eight counties of California’s San Joaquin Valley, an area that has achieved significant air quality improvements over the past several decades but continues to face some of the most challenging air quality conditions in the nation. Through science-based planning, innovative emission reduction strategies, and collaboration with businesses, communities, and partner agencies, the District works to improve the health and quality of life for all Valley residents.
Achieving this mission requires a professional, collaborative, and service-oriented organization. To that end, the District fosters a STAR work culture grounded in Service, Teamwork, Attitude, and Respect. This culture shapes how employees collaborate, approach their work with professionalism and accountability, engage with stakeholders, and deliver thoughtful, efficient, and innovative solutions. The Valley Air District is recruiting for an Air Quality S pecialist I to fill a current vacancy assigned to the Compliance department , located in Bakersfield, California .
The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. After two years of service, incumbents may be eligible to advance to the Specialist II classification. At the II level, incumbents are fully competent and independently perform the full range of Specialist duties. The current salary range for Specialist II is $7,430.11 to $9,038.01 per month. Examples of Duties The nature of the assignments makes the Specialist classification suitable for individuals with a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in atmospheric or environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, regional, urban, or environmental planning, geography or a closely related field.
Experience in providing technical support in an air quality, environmental, or related field may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years. Qualified applicants must possess knowledge of basic keyboarding and computer applications related to the work performed, including the Esri ArcGIS platform and associated products, including ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, and Dashboards.
Applicants should possess basic skills in collecting and organizing large data sets, analyzing varied data, making complex calculations, writing technical reports, and evaluating alternative solutions; reading and interpreting laws, policies, procedures, regulations, maps, specifications, graphs, and statistical data; maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and coworkers; and exercising sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Specific work includes: developing, implementing, and maintaining Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and applications to support and enhance Compliance Department operations, improve staff efficiency, and facilitate data-driven decision-making; developing and enhancing GIS map layers; evaluating existing departmental processes and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows through GIS-based solutions; designing, developing, and maintaining custom GIS applications, including mobile applications for smartphones and tablets to support field inspections, investigations, and other compliance activities; and integrating GIS tools and applications with existing District databases and information systems to improve data accessibility, collection, analysis, and reporting.
Additional responsibilities will include analyzing and interpreting compliance and operational data, developing interactive dashboards and reports to monitor departmental activities and performance metrics, providing technical assistance and training to staff on GIS tools and applications, and coordinating with departmental personnel and Information Technology staff to identify technology needs and implement effective solutions.
Qualifications A valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one upon hire. Must be able to attend work on a daily basis as scheduled. Supplemental Information Interested individuals must submit a completed SJVAPCD application at www.valleyair.org by 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026. All applications will be reviewed and screened based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in an interview.
Employment consideration may be weighted as follows: Speed Interviews: Pass/Fail; Final Interviews: 100%. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District participates in the E-Verify Program. The Valley Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE
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