Job Details

Position:     Air Monitoring Specialist or Senior Air Monitoring Specialist (nonexempt position represented by SEIU Local 521)

Salary:        Air Monitoring Specialist  $35.64 - $43.33 per hour in 5 steps

                     Senior Air Monitoring Specialist $41.38 - $50.29 per hour in 5 steps             

To Apply:  Please visit our website at https://www.mbard.org/employment. Complete job descriptions are available at https://www.mbard.org/job-descriptions or call 831-647-9411.  Background checks are required prior to final job offer.

Application link: https://portal.laserfiche.com/x4671/forms/EmploymentApplication

Due Date:  Application materials, including SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, are due by 4:45 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026. 

Position Description

Under general supervision, operates and maintains the District`s air monitoring network and data acquisition system; visits ambient air monitoring stations and temporary sampling sites to check equipment and perform maintenance; gathers accurate air quality data and creates reports; performs related work as required. (Please refer to complete Job Descriptions on our website for both of these positions).

Benefits Summary

Retirement:  California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) 2% at 55 plan or 2% at 62 plan, depending on member`s CalPERS status at time of enrollment. 

MBARD does not participate in Social Security portion of FICA, only Medicare.

Health Benefits: Cafeteria Plan monthly benefits for employees enrolled in District Health Plans:

• $1,270 for employees with no eligible dependents
• $2,196 for employees with one eligible dependent
• $2,566 for employees with two or more eligible dependents 
• Employee Opt-Out Option: $500 per month

MBARD also pays $162.00 per month towards PERS medical plans. 

Vision and dental coverage for employees and dependents are paid by MBARD.

Life Insurance: $20,000 term policy, paid by District.

LT/ST Disability: 14-day elimination period for short-term & 90-day elimination period for long-term disability. 50% paid by employee and 50% paid by employer

Holidays: 13 paid days (2 are floating).

Vacation & Sick Leave: 15 Vacation days and 15 Sick Leave days per year.  Vacation accrual increases after 10 years of service.

Deferred Compensation: 457 plan available through payroll deduction. No matching contribution by District.

Monterey Bay Air Resources District is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not a sponsoring agency.