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Excellent Career Opportunity - Air Pollution Control District (APCD)SUPERVISING AIR RESOURCES SPECIALIST Interviews will take place the week of July 15, 2024. Job offers for selected candidates will be made the week of July 22, 2024. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) is currently accepting job applications for Supervising Air Resources Specialist, to establish a 6-month eligible list. This is an exciting opportunity to support and grow the Air District’s programs improving air quality in the region. This vacancy is in the Incentives Unit and would be responsible for the administration of financial incentives for projects that improve air quality, protect the public, and support local businesses’ transition to cleaner equipment.The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief and provide first-line supervision over Air Resource and Air Quality Specialists, support coordination activities, and communicate with stakeholders and the general public, for the Incentives team. For additional information on this job class, please click here.Hiring Process and Timeline: Job Offer and Background Process begins in July 2024. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering, physical science, mathematics, economics, environmental planning, environmental science, or a closely related field, AND, four (4) years of recent progressively responsible professional experience performing evaluations of air quality management and development plans, emission controls, transportation and indirect source controls. Previous experience at the supervisory level is highly desirable; OR,Two (2) years of experience as an Associate Air Resources Specialist, Air Quality Specialist in the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation ProcessThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. 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