CHIEF, BUREAU OF AIR MONITORING

Definition

Under general direction of the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance, Division of Environmental Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, plans, organizes, and directs the work programs and staff of the Bureau of Air Monitoring and is responsible for resolving specific technical issues relative to the Bureau; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Plans, organizes, and directs the scientific, technical, and administrative activities of the bureau of Air Monitoring; develops, implements, and oversees the bureau's goals and objectives; and is responsible for the preparation of work plans, budgets, and grant applications for the bureau.
• Consults with the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on policy, regulatory, technical, and procedural actions and changes relating to functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Air Monitoring.
• Oversees and/or participates in the development of regulatory strategies consistent with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Reviews, evaluates, and advises the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on proposed state and federal legislation, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the work of the bureau.
• Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
• Plans and directs the operation and maintenance of the statewide ambient air monitoring networks for measuring sulfur dioxide, smoke shade, carbon monoxide, ozone, suspended particulates, lead, acid deposition, nitrogen oxides, air toxics and other air pollutants of concern, and meteorological parameters.
• Provides technical information and advice on ambient air quality monitoring systems, devices, instruments, and equipment within the department, to other government agencies and special interest groups.
• Keeps abreast of current knowledge, information, and developments pertaining to ambient air quality monitoring.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of procedures and methods for maintaining an effective and documented Quality Assurance Program.
• Directs and oversees the maintenance of computerized data acquisition system in accordance with standards set by the manufacturer and the department.
• Oversees the evaluation, acquisition, proper installation and operation of state owned and operated field and laboratory equipment associated with the monitoring networks.
• Directs research and development projects relating to ambient air quality monitoring.
• Participates in interagency and public meetings, conferences, hearings, and other such activities relating to the functions and responsibilities of the Bureau of Air Monitoring.
• Addresses professional, technical, and lay groups for the purpose of instructing and informing others of state programs and procedures relating to ambient air quality monitoring.
• Advises the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance on the impact of budgetary changes, and participates in the Element's budgetary decision making process.
• Plans and conducts training programs for federal, state, and local governments and private personnel on air quality management and quality assurance.
• Keeps the Assistant Director for Air Quality Management and Surveillance apprised of current activities, problems, and developments.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative technical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective relations with the public, professional groups, government agencies, industry, and others interested in the activities and objectives of the Bureau of Air Monitoring.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of technical correspondence in the course of official duties.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of essential bureau records and files, and data sources.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in an environmental control program(s), four (4) years of this experience shall have been in air pollution control work involving ambient air quality monitoring, and two (2) years of the total experience shall have been in a responsible managerial/supervisory capacity.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the principal causes, general sources, and environmental effects of air pollution; of associated engineering, environmental and scientific theory and principles; and of the state-of-the-art for analyzing air pollutants.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and methods for monitoring ambient air quality including a quality assurance program, system design and establishment, equipment and instrumentation, calibration, and data generation and analysis.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures as they apply to ambient air quality monitoring and related quality assurance.
• Knowledge of modern management concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of the necessary work plans, budgets, and grant applications used in order to meet the needs of the bureau.
• Knowledge of the functions and limitations of all equipment and instrumentation used for ambient air quality measurements.
• Ability to coordinate and direct the overall operation and to make sound decisions necessary to carry on the programs and functions of the Bureau of Air Monitoring.
• Ability to utilize and oversee the operation of a complex computerized system for recording, processing, and providing data from a statewide air monitoring network.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies relating to ambient air quality monitoring and to apply them effectively.
• Ability to assign, instruct, and supervise professional, scientific, technical, and other employees and to effectively evaluate their performance.
• Ability to organize technical work and establish appropriate program schedules and work procedures, and to identify and analyze supervisory and technical problem areas, and develop effective methods and procedures for preventing or correcting such problems.
• Ability to negotiate plans, agreements, contracts, and other joint undertakings to which the bureau is a party.
• Ability to select, apply, and maintain the highly technical chemical, mechanical, electrical, and electronic devices used in ambient air quality monitoring.
• Ability to develop and implement advanced systems, methods, and procedures for special monitoring activities.
• Ability to develop long and short term plans, budgets, and procedures to implement the functions and responsibilities of the bureau.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government agencies and with professional societies, private organizations, special interest groups, and the general public interested in ambient air quality monitoring.
• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to draft extensive correspondence concerning bureau activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professional, civic, education, lay, and other groups.
• Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: 32/M33- CAH 6/12/95 32/M32-

Note

Possession of a valid Professional Engineers' license issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

A Master's degree in Physical Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health or other closely allied field may be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.

A Doctorate degree in Physical Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health or other closely allied field may be substituted for three (3) years of non-supervisory experience. (This includes a Master's degree and is not in addition to.)