Job Description

Follow your calling, Find your career

Please apply by: 8/12/26

Salary Range: $52,000 - $60,000 (Grant Funded
position)
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill,
experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an
assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison
to the market rate and requirements for the job. Note: The Air
Awareness Coordinator position is funded through a grant from the North
Carolina Division of Air Quality and the continuation of the position is
subject to grant renewal.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a
career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to
become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and
perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us
and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world
for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and
Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will
contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents.
LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to
managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with
some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in
working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you
have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team
members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through
environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE
If you are energized by high-interaction activities like staffing events and
public speaking, submit your resume for the role of Charlotte-area Air
Awareness Coordinator. This position works within Mecklenburg County’s
air quality division and performs education and outreach on behalf of the North
Carolina Division of Air Quality. This position has the following duties:

• Develop
  and implement community-wide programs that reduce air pollution.
  

• Engage
  the community members on air quality issues through presentations, school
  visits, and participation in community events, many of which are scheduled
  during lunch hours, evenings and weekends.
  

• Build
  relationships with a network of regional partners (both public and
  private) who have a common interest in air quality awareness and assist
  them with implementing pollution reduction strategies.
  

• Design
  effective communication materials including graphics, reports, promotional
  materials, and webpages.
  

• Respond
  to air quality-related inquiries from Mecklenburg County residents.
  

The Air Awareness Coordinator must be able to communicate
complicated scientific information in a straightforward, easy-to-understand
way. The Air Awareness Coordinator works at community events, which
regularly requires early-morning, evening, or weekend work. The ideal candidate
has strong time management and organizational skills and has experience
building successful partnerships.

A bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences with coursework
in communication, marketing, or education is ideal for this position.
Preference may be given to candidates who can speak or write in Spanish, or
both. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

Performs technical and investigative work involving enforcement of various
codes and regulations to
protect public health, safety, and the environment. This position, under
minimal supervision, may also
perform site inspections, collects and analyzes samples and data, and responds
to citizen complaints.

Essential Functions
Review field inspection reports and assign and monitor follow-up corrective and
enforcement
actions and plans
Investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws,
rules and
regulations
Coordinate and participate in enforcement actions with external agencies
Draft, prepare, and review reports, correspondence and other documents
concerning complaints
and enforcement activities
Consult with management, other governmental agencies and industry
representatives on
environmental matters
Develop data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to
compile,
inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data
Order field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing
and investigations
Provide technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review
the work of
others
Conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural
environment and to
determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and
soil
Perform public education and outreach activities in various settings such as
the field, office or
classroom environments
Assist with the preparation of grant applications to fund environmental
programs as directed.
Operate environmental monitoring equipment, following quality controls and good
laboratory
practice (GLP).

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in an environmental or scientific field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications
Fluent in Spanish (speak, read, write)
Communication, education, or marketing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Environmental assessment and pollution control principles, practices and
methods
Field testing, sampling and investigation techniques and procedures
Federal, state and local environmental laws, rules and regulations

Skills
Maintaining field monitoring and data equipment
Conducting field observations
Preparing reports
Collecting field samples
Organizing, evaluating, and acting upon observations identified in the field

Abilities
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a
timely manner
Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to
understand and
improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business
functions, industry trends
and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies
and tactics
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing
and maintaining
good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of
media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and
retain the
information provided

Computer Skills
Proficient in applicable computer programs

Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these
obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,
with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related
responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the
supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any
time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.