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ABOUT THIS POSITION We are recruiting for one Air Quality Specialist position in the Meteorology/Air Quality Assessment unit of our Planning, Rule Development, and Implementation (PRDI) division, a major branch of South Coast AQMD. The most competitive candidate will have a strong background in air quality science along with expertise in computer programming and software development. An eligible list of candidates established with this recruitment can be used to fill a current and future Air Quality Specialist vacancies in the PRDI division. One of the main goals of the Meteorology/Air Quality Assessment unit is to help the public reduce their exposure to poor air quality by disseminating air quality science in an easy-to-understand way to facilitate health-protective decision making. The Meteorology/Air Quality Assessment unit is on the cutting edge of both air quality science and the information technology needed to disseminate air quality data and guidance most effectively. Activities within the Meteorology/Air Quality Assessment unit include: Performing complex analyses of large measured meteorological and air quality data sets from ground- and satellite-based measurement platforms Air quality forecasting and developing air quality forecast models Issuing predictive air quality advisories during extreme events such as wildfires and dust storms Developing and maintaining the South Coast AQMD real-time air quality index map Conducting technical analyses to support rule-making Addressing air quality related inquiries from the public and the media Conducting media interviews Analyzing ambient air quality data and regulatory implications Preparing reports and presentations related to air quality and meteorological analysis Geographic analysis using GIS software Disseminating graphical and tabular air quality data to the public Conducting air quality dispersion modeling Conducting air quality research that has a direct impact on public health Developing software to analyze data Developing interactive websites to display and access data for use by the general public and technical users The Meteorology/Air Quality Assessment unit is composed of four Air Quality Specialist positions, a Senior Meteorologist, and a Program Supervisor. The group is extremely collaborative as most projects require contributions from multiple group members and often works with other groups within and outside the agency. Please note: This job posting will close on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.