JOB TITLE: AIR MONITORING EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST

JOB CODE: 17580

DEFINITION: This is technical work in the installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance of air monitoring equipment in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

An employee in this job troubleshoots and repairs defective or malfunctioning air monitoring equipment. Work involves performing a variety of duties involving field servicing and repair, major bench repairs, or operation of the central station data collection system. Field work is characterized by performing routine preventative maintenance on equipment such as cleaning equipment, replacing filters, replacing chemicals, visually inspecting equipment, replacing defective components, performing and verifying calibrations on sensors, and checking status of all equipment; troubleshooting and repairing pumps, circuit boards, sensors, data acquisition unit printed circuit boards, data transmission systems, and circuit breakers; adjusting flows in all sensors; performing multi-point calibration of all sensors; repairing defective units to the component level; replacing defective components and performing calibration checks; retrieving sampler data records from particulate monitors; and installing and collecting canisters for air toxics analysis. Major bench repair work is characterized by troubleshooting defective equipment, components, and units; replacing or repairing defective unit or component; and recalibrating the equipment to established standards. Central station data collection system work is characterized by operating data loggers, switches, and modems; monitoring status displays and reports to ensure proper functioning of equipment; identifying and correcting malfunctions via computer operations after power failures or computer malfunctions; collecting, organizing, and storing computer-generated data; reviewing computer-generated reports and reporting unusual data to management; and assisting field personnel with problems requiring computer intervention. Work may involve providing technical guidance and assistance to air quality field staff on air monitoring equipment and programs. Work is performed independently and is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, quality, and effectiveness in repairing and servicing equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Performs a variety of duties in the installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance of air monitoring equipment.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment such as cleaning the equipment, replacing filters, replacing chemicals, replacing gas cylinders, replacing defective components, performing external calibrations on sensors, and checking status of all the equipment.

• Troubleshoots and repairs pumps, circuit boards, air monitoring analyzers, data loggers, data transmission systems, automatic power systems, and circuit breakers.

• Adjusts flows in all sensors and performs multi-point calibration on all sensors.

• Repairs and replaces defective units and performs manual calibrations using internal calibration checks.

• Installs empty evacuated canisters, sets timer, and collects canisters after completion of sampling for air toxics measurements.

• Operates and maintains data loggers and the associated software used for data collection across the air monitoring network and retrieves sampler data from particulate monitors.

• Remotely enters commands to program field air monitoring station activities.

• Monitors status and data reports to ensure proper functioning of equipment.

• Identifies and corrects equipment malfunctions via data collection flags and equipment alerts.

• Initializes computer operations after power failures or computer malfunctions following established procedures.

• Reviews automated daily and weekly sensor calibrations for all the remote stations.

• Collects, organizes, and stores computer-generated data, reviews computer-generated reports, and reports unusual data to management.

• Assists field personnel with problems requiring computer intervention.

• Provides technical guidance and assistance to air quality field staff by answering questions on appropriate methods and techniques and demonstrating the servicing, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic air monitoring equipment.

• Orders parts, units, and components and maintains records on parts, units, and equipment assigned.

• Operates specially outfitted service vehicles to transport a large inventory of repair parts.

• Travels to field sites to maintain and repair air monitoring equipment.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the operation and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic air monitoring equipment and data acquisition equipment.

• Knowledge of the properties of various carrier and calibration gases.

• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques utilized in installing, servicing, testing, repairing, and maintaining air monitoring sensors and equipment.

• Knowledge of calibration standards.

• Knowledge of the standard diagnostic tools of electronic repair.

• Knowledge of the safety precautions required while working with gases and electricity.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, flow charts, and diagrams.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• An associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, information sciences and technology, or a closely related field;

or

• Two years of technical experience testing and repairing electronic or electrical equipment;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Certain positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.