About the Role
The selected candidate will evaluate air pollution exposure in vulnerable populations, conduct field monitoring, interpret regulatory standards, and contribute to policy recommendations using scientific data.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field measurements of air pollutants in urban and rural communities
- Analyze ambient air quality data using statistical and modeling tools
- Assess health risks associated with industrial emissions
- Support compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements
- Engage with community stakeholders to understand local concerns
- Prepare technical reports on air quality findings and recommendations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on environmental justice projects
- Review environmental impact documents for accuracy and completeness
- Present findings to regulatory agencies and public audiences
- Develop strategies to reduce exposure in overburdened communities
- Monitor changes in air quality regulations and guidance
- Use geographic information systems for spatial data analysis
- Evaluate emissions data from industrial facilities
- Contribute to the design of air monitoring networks
- Ensure data collection methods meet quality assurance standards
- Assist in grant reporting and project documentation
- Identify disparities in environmental health outcomes
- Apply environmental justice principles to technical assessments
- Support litigation readiness with defensible data collection
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of air toxics and criteria pollutants
- Work with community-based organizations on data interpretation
- Conduct literature reviews on exposure pathways
- Participate in site inspections and compliance evaluations
- Translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
- Coordinate with public health professionals on joint initiatives
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with field and office components
Team
Collaborative team focused on environmental justice and regulatory compliance
Application Instructions
- Submit resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience
- Include contact information for three professional references
Position Type
Full-time, permanent position
Location
Primary work location is in California with regional travel required
Deadline
Applications accepted until position is filled
Equal Opportunity
Employer complies with federal equal employment opportunity regulations
Not available for this position
