ABILITY TO: Both Classes – Review, interpret, and evaluate air pollution control engineering plans and test data; conduct research and special studies of air quality; analyze engineering problems and propose solutions; prepare technical reports; interpret, apply and explain Federal, State and local policies, procedures, and laws; deal with a variety of different personalities and situations; evaluate and review permit applications, plans, assessments, tests, rules and proposals; speak and write clearly and concisely; communicate in public and private meetings with people of varying technical skills, including representatives of government, industry and the public. Associate Air Quality Engineer -- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in civil, chemical, environmental, automotive, or mechanical engineering or a closely related field and two years of experience as an Assistant Air Quality Engineer or two years of full-time experience performing responsible engineering work in air quality management or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.