Salary: $6,418.37 - $7,806.01 Monthly
Location : Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-012
Department: Compliance
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
The District is recruiting for an Air Quality Inspector to fill the current vacancy in our Fresno, office. The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies. In addition to a competitive salary, the District offers excellent benefits, a generous leave policy, a flexible work schedule and more!

THE POSITION: Air Quality Inspector I is the entry-level class in the field inspection series. Incumbents learn the principles and practices necessary to evaluate and enforce compliance with air pollution control regulations. Incumbents will conduct inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; use monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; respond to and investigate public complaints regarding air pollution concerns; perform spot checks to identify permit and emission violations; conduct chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; issue violation notices; and conduct permit inspections on newly established facilities.

After two years of service, incumbents are eligible to promote to Air Quality Inspector II. At the II level, incumbents are fully competent to perform the full range of inspection and compliance assignments requiring considerable judgment and knowledge of a variety of industries. The current salary range for Air Quality Inspector II is $7,430.11 to $9,038.01 per month.

Qualifications/Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, or a closely related discipline. Experience in providing sub-professional, technical support in an air quality setting may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years. Candidates must submit acceptable documentation of all degrees/education claimed on their application, prior to an offer of employment.

Qualified applicants must possess an aptitude for learning the following: common biological, chemical, and physical processes that cause air pollution; techniques of modifying production processes and equipment that can reduce emissions; and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; and must possess skill in: applying theories, principles, and practices of air quality to inspection and compliance matters; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; maintaining accurate records and files; basic keyboarding skills; exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within general policy guidelines; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Other Requirements
Must posses a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain one upon hire; meet the District's medical standards for this classification; have the ability to meet the District's respiratory protection requirements (which include obtaining certification to wear a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus); complete training provided to meet the required standards by the State of California to be certified as a Visible Emission Evaluator; be available for rotational on-call duty during weekends and non-business hours; sign a waiver to release all information related to past employment; and complete a conflict of interest form. Must be able to attend work on a daily basis as scheduled.

Selection Process
Interested individuals must apply on our website at by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.

All application materials will be reviewed and screened based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a written examination. Employment consideration will be weighted as follows: Written Examination: Pass/Fail; Oral Examination: 100%.

* For our full-time temporary employees, the District covers 100% of the cost of a high-deductible PPO health plan for an employee only selection.

For non-temporary positions, the benefits package includes:

• Cafeteria Plan - The District contributes $938 per month toward the purchase of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Optional benefit upgrades include enhanced life insurance, spouse and/or child life insurance and short-term disability insurance. Any funds not spent will be returned to the employee in cash.
  
• Retirement - The District is a member of the Kern County Retirement System.
  
• The option to participate in a 457(b) Government Retirement Savings Plan:
  • Deferred Comp.
  • Roth
• An IRS 125 flexible spending account.
  
• Annual Leave (PTO) - Accrual of 160 hours during the first year, 9 hours for each year thereafter up to a maximum of 295 hours/year.
  
• Holidays - 10 paid holidays/year, 1 floating day, and 1 Birthday holiday.
  
• Alternate Schedule - The District works a 9/80 work schedule with offices closed every other Friday.