IMPERIAL COUNTY
CLASS TITLE: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ENGINEER
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Air Pollution Control Division Manager, perform professional engineering
reviews of emission sources to determine emission levels and compliance with established
requirements; review, evaluate and provide recommendations concerning applications for permits
to construct and operate; interpret and evaluate emission inventory plans and reports.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform professional engineering reviews of emission sources to determine emission levels and
compliance with established requirements; conduct engineering inspections of new and existing
sources and evaluate effectiveness of control equipment; identify and determine appropriate
response to air pollution violations.
Review and evaluate applications for permits to construct and operate; perform engineering
evaluations of estimated emissions; calculate estimated emissions by utilizing engineering
formulas, physics, math, thermodynamics, chemistry and emission factors; recommend approval
or denial of applications for Authority to Construct and Permit to Operate; calculate and determine
fees.
Serve as a technical resource to private industry regarding compliance with and requirements
related to air pollution regulations, standards, type and kind of approved equipment, and regulation
and compliance time lines; respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information;
communicate by telephone, correspondence or in person.
Interpret and evaluate emission inventory plans and reports; review and perform engineering
evaluations of industry information; estimate air pollution levels by analyzing various factors such
as detailed process of proposed plants, engineering designs, equipment, installations and
diagrams.
Monitor pollutants from stationary sources using monitoring equipment to determine compliance
with air pollution control district regulations.
Review, update and maintain current file of State and federal requirements regarding air pollution
regulations such as new pollution standards for various sources.
Provide and explain information to other APCD divisions regarding impact of violations, permit
conditions, and emission factors and rates; confer with representatives of other air pollution control
districts regarding industrial processes and control systems; act as an expert witness as requested.
Support the development of plan strategy mandated by the Clean Air Act by developing a detailed
analysis of air quality impact and actions needed to maintain federal and State air quality
standards.
Evaluate new sources of pollution from data supplied by the source, by using engineering
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formulas, physics, math, thermodynamics and chemistry for presentation to the Air Resources
Board, Environmental Protection Agency or Hearing Board, prepare comments concerning
probable impact of new sources of land use to the Planning Department regarding air quality.
Utilize CARB and EPA-approved methods and models to evaluate downwind impact and air
pollution concentrations and measure potential downwind air pollution from new and existing
sources.
Compile information and prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files related to air
pollution, compliance, applications and assigned activities; assist with the preparation of staff
reports for presentations to the Hearing Board.
Determine compliance with regulations and provide recommendations for action to determine
necessary legal actions or hearings.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize a variety
of specialized testing instruments and equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Coordinate source testing activities and observe source tests; review source test reports and
determine compliance.
Attend and participate in various meetings; prepare and deliver oral presentations to various
industry, advisory and policy-making groups concerning air pollution and assigned functions;
attend various workshops regarding air pollution control and related technology.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Engineering including mechanics, thermodynamics, mass rates, flow velocity, concentration,
temperatures and equation.
Engineering methods and procedures.
Principles and practices of chemical, mechanical and environmental engineering.
Local, State and federal rules and regulations concerning air-pollution.
Laws, rules and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act, Prevention of Significant Deterioration
and New Source Review Rule.
Toxic air contaminants and health risk assessment procedures.
Chemicals, source test chemicals and related formulas and names.
Analytical research techniques.
Installation and use of stack source monitoring equipment.
Basic electrical knowledge.
Department and program objectives and goals.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
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ABILITY TO:
Perform professional engineering reviews of emission sources to determine emission levels and
compliance with established requirements.
Provide engineering and regulatory support related to the enforcement of air pollution laws and
regulations.
Review, evaluate and provide recommendations concerning applications for permits.
Interpret and evaluate emission inventory plans and reports.
Serve as a technical resource to private industry regarding compliance with and requirements
related to air pollution regulations, standards, type and kind of approved equipment, and related
time lines.
Interpret and analyze processes and equipment blueprints and specifications.
Conduct rule-specific inspections of air pollution sources and investigations to assure compliance
with air quality standards.
Analyze engineering problems and recommend solutions.
Operate specialized test and other equipment.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
Identify type and amount of toxic air contaminant emissions.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer and assigned software.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in chemical or environmental engineering and
two years experience in air pollution control or related work.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.
Incumbents must obtain a valid Visible Emissions Evaluation certificate in a designated period of
time.
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