Air Quality Inspector

Posting Date

11/10/25

Application Deadline

11/17/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.00 - $29.94 hourly
Full Pay Range: $26.00 - $41.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Air Quality

About the Position

Looking for a career with a breath of fresh air?
Join the Maricopa County Air Quality Department as an Air Quality Inspector and help protect the air we all share.

In this role, you’ll spend your days out in the field inspecting a wide variety of facilities and operations to ensure compliance with air quality laws and regulations. Every day brings something different—new locations, new challenges, and the satisfaction of working independently while making a real impact in your community.

If you’re seeking a role that offers variety, independence, and the opportunity to make a difference for Maricopa County residents, we’d love to have you on our team.

About Us

Located in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community’s knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe to permitting and inspecting sources of air pollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, or a related field, with at least 30 semester hours of coursework in natural, physical, or environmental applied sciences

• Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application (failure to do so will result in your application being removed from consideration)

We Also Value

• Experience using GIS maps and CRM databases

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Job Contributions

• Inspect and investigate dust sources, industrial and commercial air pollution sources, and related control equipment for compliance with air quality rules and regulations, prepare inspection reports and associated documentation

• Respond to citizen complaints to determine if violations of rules exist

• Review a variety of facility records, perform air quality tests, and prepare enforcement documents

• Advise and educate the public and industry about environmental air quality issues, regulations, policies, safety, and compliance

• Evaluate reporting data to determine the compliance status of facilities/sites

• Review and comment on proposed permit conditions for applicability and enforceability

Working Conditions

• Work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Must be certified as a Visible Emissions Evaluator by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within six months of hire

• May be required to pass a physical examination

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

• Subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• May be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Some inspections/observations/complaints require working occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work outdoors during periods of high temperatures, including days when temperatures exceed 110°

• Hybrid and alternative work schedule options may be available after six months based on business needs

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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