About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Air Monitoring Specialist I to support air quality monitoring, field inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement activities. This is an entry-level, training-focused role that progresses in responsibility and may lead to promotion to Air Monitoring Specialist II once competency is demonstrated.

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Key Responsibilities

• Install, operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform quality control on ambient air monitoring instruments and auxiliary equipment.
• Participate in external quality assurance audits required by the U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA.
• Collect, review, and document ambient air monitoring data and perform routine precision and flow checks.
• Conduct field inspections and complaint investigations (including open burning, fugitive dust, odors, facility complaints).
• Support asbestos program tasks when assigned: inspections, complaint response, documentation review, and community outreach.
• Observe and document industrial stack testing; review protocols for method compliance and report observations.
• Conduct anti-tampering inspections for vehicle emissions when assigned.
• Review open burning notifications and issue permissions or denials as applicable.
• Prepare enforcement documentation, draft notices of violation (NOVs), and support development of compliance plans; prepare evidence and testify in legal proceedings if required.
• Maintain regular contact with industry, businesses, and the public; explain regulations and provide guidance.
• Perform routine safety and vehicle inspections; transport equipment and respond to field assignments, which may include non-standard hours.
• Use Microsoft Office and required environmental monitoring software (AirVision, sampler software such as BGI/SASS/Numa View, STARS2, CID2) to document and track work.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, electronics, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, physical sciences, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC applications, email, and web-based collaboration tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable ability to travel within the service area.
• Willingness to perform field work in varied conditions and to wear required personal protective equipment when needed.

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Required / Time‑bound Certifications (to be obtained after hire unless specified)

The following credentials will be provided with training and must be obtained and maintained within the timelines specified by the confidential client:

• Method 9 Opacity Reader certification (within employer timeframe).
• If assigned asbestos duties: Ohio EPA Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist and Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist certifications.
• If assigned asbestos duties: respirator fit testing and annual medical clearance as required.
• If assigned anti-tampering duties: Ohio EPA anti-tampering inspector certification.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office and field assignments; field duties include industrial, commercial, residential, and outdoor settings.
• Duties may require lifting and transporting field equipment (often up to 40 lbs or more), working on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders or working at heights, and exposure to variable weather.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, or other non-traditional hours.
• Use of PPE (respirators, safety footwear, safety glasses, etc.) required for certain duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $50,189 per year.
• Benefits include participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (pension), eligibility for medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits value estimated separately (e.g., employer-provided benefits value noted in original posting).

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Testing, Background & Drug Screening

• This role may be part of a combined open/closed civil service examination process; testing details and eligibility rules may apply.
• Candidates may be required to pass a drug test and a background check (criminal and driving record) as a condition of employment.
• Veterans’ preference and other civil-service related credits may apply where appropriate.

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What We Value

• Attention to detail, technical aptitude, and strong analytical judgment when working with complex monitoring equipment and environmental data.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with the public, regulated entities, and internal stakeholders.
• Team-oriented attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn under supervision while progressively taking on independent responsibilities.

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Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
• This posting reflects principal duties and typical qualifications but is not exhaustive. Duties may be modified or expanded to meet operational needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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