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CLOSING DATE: 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific For detailed list of requirements, qualification, information and to apply visit us at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scaqmd South Coast AQMD is seeking a motivated Air Quality Specialist to join the Technology Demonstration Unit in the Technology Advancement Office (TAO). ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation, serving a four-county region that includes Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and the Coachella Valley. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 Freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 850 employees, an annual budget of $216.5 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California! South Coast AQMD is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique backgrounds, skills, and experiences of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air. POSITION OVERVIEW The Air Quality Specialist in the Technology Advancement Office (TAO) plays a critical role in advancing and implementing innovative clean air technologies aimed at reducing emissions from mobile sources. This position focuses on supporting technology demonstration, commercialization, and early deployment efforts for zero- and near-zero emission technologies across multiple sectors. The incumbent will manage and evaluate complex projects, provide technical expertise, and collaborate with government agencies, private industry, and community stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of clean fuel technologies. This role requires strong analytical skills, project management experience, and the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences while supporting South Coast AQMD's mission to achieve federal and state air quality standards. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or the physical, social, or biological sciences, depending upon the functions of the assigned unit. EXPERIENCE: Two years of technical air quality or professional analytical experience that would demonstrate the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to which assigned. SALARY: $96,774.22 - $137,301.75 Annually For detailed list of requirements, qualification, information and to apply visit us at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scaqmd