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Join our team of air quality professionals working to deliver innovative solutions for air monitoring and environmental compliance challenges. We are a small company with a leadership team that is open to new ideas and resourceful problem-solving.

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Our working culture…

We strive to provide employees with the flexibility and resources to live a balanced life through opportunities for hybrid work, rich benefits packages, and ample leave time. As a small business, every employee is a vital part of our team. We promote collaborative problem solving, with a strong emphasis on cultivating quality from within.

Field Operations Team

Our field operations team designs, builds and operates air quality monitoring stations. This versatile group splits their time between the great outdoors, laboratories, and the office to deliver a variety of monitoring services. As our feet on the ground, this team relies on independence, ingenuity and some serious troubleshooting skills to ensure the smooth operation of all ARS’ monitoring projects.

Quality Assurance Team

Our quality assurance department, in addition to developing quality assurance documentation and ensuring NIST-traceability for all calibration standards, functions independently to complete performance, TSA, PEP and NPAP audits at air quality and meteorological monitoring sites. This team is dedicated to the details, upholding strict protocols set forth by EPA, PSD and SLAMS guidance.

Laboratory Technicians

Our lab technicians work tirelessly to maintain air quality and meteorological instrumentation for ARS and our clients. This adaptable group troubleshoots and repairs gaseous, particulate, meteorological and optical instruments, working closely with our field staff and equipment manufacturers to keep instruments in our clients’ networks operating in tip-top condition.

Data Team

Our data team collects, validates, analyzes and reports meteorological and ambient air quality data. This small and effective group works hand in hand with our field operations team to analyze and validate data. Thanks to them we are able to provide only the highest quality defensible data to our clients.

Environmental Compliance Team

Our environmental compliance group works closely with clients to ensure clarity in the complicated world of federal, state and local air quality compliance. This dynamic team offers a broad range of services from permitting, modeling, and emissions inventories to O&M plans, auditing and more.

Office Support Team

Our office team consists of accounting, administrative, IT and management staff. This group works together to support staff, clients, business and project operations. Every member of this team assumes versatile roles, making each individual pivotal to the success of our company.

Current Openings

Air Resource Specialists (ARS) is hiring a full-time Field Specialist to work in our ambient air quality monitoring group. This position splits time between field, office, and laboratory settings to support ambient air quality monitoring operations for networks within the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. We’re looking for a resourceful, analytical individual that can work with a team to ensure excellent technical support to clients, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and provide clear documentation on problems and solutions. The Field Specialist is responsible for working with site operators and ARS’ Data Analysis group to maintain the functionality of air monitoring instruments. This position requires inside/outside work and domestic travel approximately 30-50% of the time.

ARS has been providing professional air quality consulting services to clients in the public and private sectors for more than 40 years. Our team of 25 consists of office, field, and laboratory staff dedicated to building long-standing relationships and delivering high-integrity products and technical services to our clients. We manage projects large and small – from national-scale air quality networks to community-based projects – with an emphasis on creative problem solving, engaged technical support, and high-quality data products. We’re looking for individuals with our shared commitment to integrity and enthusiasm for collaboration to join our team.

  • Schedule and perform routine maintenance, repairs, audit services, and other client visits to air quality monitoring sites. This includes arranging all travel and associated site needs, as well as preparing instruments, tools, reports, and other resources for the visit.
  • Review daily data from monitoring sites to verify equipment is operational and data are consistent.
  • Educate clients on the functionality of instruments; provide technical training and support for site operators.
  • Perform equipment troubleshooting remotely or assist site operators to verify equipment is functioning properly.
  • Perform corrective actions by coordinating with station/site operators. Identify issues by reviewing control charts, data plots, audit results and other data products.
  • Specify, purchase, install and integrate new and updated testing equipment and instruments in a manner consistent with stakeholders’ requirements and safety.
  • Engage in laboratory activities repairing, certifying, and servicing instruments.
  • Analyze data and create documentation and technical reports for Data Analysis group and other ARS groups upon return from client visits or in preparation for travel.
  • Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest scientific and technical developments.
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific discipline, including but not limited to chemistry, physics, engineering, etc.
  • Must have valid passport, driver’s license, and be able to rent a car.
  • Must be able to work inside/outside when in the field. Outside work can vary from extreme heat to below freezing conditions, sometimes in remote areas.
  • Process-driven, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be able to work independently, with little supervision; self-motivated; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; good adaptability skills to work in varied conditions.
  • Comfortable using various power tools and electronics
  • Previous experience in air monitoring field preferred.
  • Familiarity with TCP/IP Ethernet, serial, cellular and satellite communication a bonus.
  • Able to climb towers with equipment and at altitude. Heights routinely more than 30 feet, occasionally more than 100 feet.
  • All specialty licenses & certificates, including tower climbing safety certification and rescue certification, provided by the company upon hire.
  • Projects may require some weekend work and occasionally last up to 2 weeks without a day off; although this is unlikely.

The Field Specialist salary starts at $55,000 – $58,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Benefits include:

  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Comp Time
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • 401(k) + Employer Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program

Air Resource Specialists is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@air-resource.com.