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Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve the new department specific class specification of Air Quality Engineer I/II; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 021-2025 to approve the following:
a) The job class number, bargaining unit, and salary range for the Air Quality Engineer I/II;
b) Due to lateral reclassification, the deletion of 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Air Quality Engineer positions and the addition of 2.0 FTE Air Quality Engineer I/II positions where the competitive recruitment and selection process is being waived by the Director of Human Resources at the request of the appointing authority in accordance with Personnel Rule 507.1.1; and
c) Abolish the Air Quality Engineer classification.
FUNDING: Permit fees, State surcharge fees, Grants.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Air Quality Management District requested additional pathways for candidates to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Air Quality Engineer classification due to a historically low number of qualified candidates in the recruitment process. As a result of the analysis performed by Human Resources, in collaboration with the Air Quality Management District, Human Resources developed the newly proposed class specification and reclassifications, and subsequent allocation changes, to the Air Quality Engineer classification to establish an entry-level classification in the Air Quality Engineer series. The entry-level classification will provide an opportunity for incumbents to learn and perform a variety of duties under general supervision, such as assessments to minimize and control air pollution, air pollution precursors, and toxic air contaminants to protect human health and the environment while completing the required trainings and certifications. It is anticipated that the new entry-level classification will attract a larger, yet qualified applicant pool which will allow the Air Quality...
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