Air Quality Measurement Specialist — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Epalinges
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 108 days ago
Role overview
Within the Directorate-General for the Environment (DGE), the Directorate for the Industrial, Urban and Rural Environment (DIREV) is responsible for the protection of the population and the environment from pollution, damage and nuisance caused by human activities.
As a specialist in air quality measurement in a team of 8 people, you are responsible for integrated measurement by passive sensors and gravimetry.
You operate a measuring network extending throughout the cantonal territory and participate actively in monitoring air pollution and air quality.
- Within the Directorate-General for the Environment (DGE), the Directorate for the Industrial, Urban and Rural Environment (DIREV) is responsible for the protection of the population and the environment from pollution, damage and nuisance caused by human activities.
- As a specialist in air quality measurement in a team of 8 people, you are responsible for integrated measurement by passive sensors and gravimetry.
- Diploma of a technical branch in relation to the measurement of physicochemical parameters (laboratory, chemistry, biology, etc.).
Key requirements
- Diploma of a technical branch in relation to the measurement of physicochemical parameters (laboratory, chemistry, biology, etc.).
Application process
- Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.
Contacts
- For more technical questions, you can contact Ms Adeline Niquille, Head of the Air Protection Section, at 021 316 43 59.
- Environmental issues are at the heart of your concerns, you want to meet a motivating and meaningful challenge and seek to put your skills at the service of the voodoo community, so you are the person we want to meet!
- Please send us your file in one PDF document, for reasons of document management.
- Ensure integrated measurements of air pollutant immissions, including by gravity and passive sensors.
- Prepare the measuring material and make the tours throughout the cantonal territory.
- Analyze laboratory samples, process results and produce annual statistics.
- Contributing to the continuous operation of the air quality measurement network.
- Perform calibrations and preventive maintenance of measuring devices.
- Participate in specific measurement campaigns and intercomparison tests.
- Format data and produce summaries of air quality monitoring.
Company and context
- Very good organizational and time management capacity.
- Driver's license.
- Position in the Cantonal Administration of Vaud (State of Vaud), Switzerland.
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Epalinges. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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