Air Instrument Technician

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About the Position

Do you enjoy the work of a challenging and analytical nature? Are you someone who likes to be an individual contributor? Come join our forward-thinking department as an Air Instrument Technician!

As an Air Instrument Technician, you will implement work of substantial difficulty administering a variety of specialized analytical, meteorological, and recording instruments for the detection of atmospheric pollutants while working independently and putting your industry expertise to good use.

About Us

As one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe to permitting and inspecting sources of air pollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance

• High School diploma or GED

• Post-secondary education in electronics may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Note: Candidates must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire

Job Contributions

• Perform mandated quality control and quality assurance checks bi-weekly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually in accordance with EPA regulations

• Assemble, install, operate, repair, maintain, and calibrate sampling units by rebuilding pumps and documenting associated events

• Maintain and track sampler instrument performance logs and create reports in accordance with Air Quality Department SOPs

• Prepare technical reports and assist in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of monitoring sites and document activities, including site repairs, site safety, and security

• Participate in DHS environmental sampling, training exercises, and special events as assigned

Working Conditions

• Work will occur in an office and field environment

• While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations

• Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Must possess or obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Within one year of hire, must obtain certification in the USEPA 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operation Course

• Specified positions may require a medical exam, US Citizenship, and the ability to pass DHS background successfully

• Protective Equipment Required: Safety boots, full-face respirator, Tyvek suit., earplugs, dust masks, safety glasses, hard hat

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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