Jan. 15, 2025. Reno/Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health – Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) needs individuals to join the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board (APCHB) and serve the community regarding air pollution matters. The Board hears appeals when a negotiated resolution to an air pollution complaint cannot be achieved.

The specific positions needed for the board include an At-large member or Licensed Contractor. To apply, please visit this link on our website, fill out the form and email to AQMDContactUs@nnph.org. You can also mail or drop it off in our Air Quality Drop Box at this address:

Northern Nevada Public Health
Air Quality Management Division
1001 East 9th Street, Building B171
Reno, NV 89512

The APCHB consists of seven members who are not employees of the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions. They are recommended by the AQMD and approved by the District Board of Health. One member of the board shall be an attorney, one member shall be a Nevada licensed Engineer, and one member shall be a Nevada licensed contractor.  The remaining members are At-large.

While the AQMD accepts applications throughout the year, in order to be considered for the positions described above, applications must be submitted by Feb. 7, 2025.

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“We are extremely appreciative of the hard work our members put into Air Pollution Control Hearing Board,” said Francisco Vega, Division Director for AQMD. “The board plays a critical role in ensuring that the Air Quality Management Division is held accountable for its actions and ensure that air pollution matters are addressed fairly.”

Board members are volunteers and are not compensated. Terms for each board member can range from one to three years.  For more information about the board, please visit the boards webpage here.

AQMD implements clean air solutions that protect the quality of life for the citizens of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through community partnerships along with programs and services such as air monitoring, permitting and compliance, planning, and public education.

Visit OurCleanAir.com for additional information on the Air Quality Management Division.

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Please note the Washoe County Health District changed its name to Northern Nevada Public Health on Aug. 31, 2023. More information is here.

Northern Nevada Public Health is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. The District consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.