Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, we know that our most valuable resource is our team. Our employees work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects that help improve the environment, the quality of the air we breathe, and other aspects of people's lives.
Job Openings
Whether or not we have a job open that matches your talents, we welcome applications from intelligent, talented, and qualified people who want to help make a difference in the world.
Sonoma Technology is seeking an Air Quality Data Scientist to join our Data Science Department. The successful candidate will work on projects involving ambient and/or emissions data to better understand local and regional air pollution levels and sources. We are looking for candidates who have a strong scientific background and are excited to perform hands-on work covering a wide range of air quality data.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical analyses using ambient air quality and meteorological data, such as quality control, data validation, and data analysis of high-time resolution data.
- Visualize, analyze, and interpret ambient air quality and/or model data.
- Apply statistical methods to assess ambient air quality and/or model data.
- Investigate spatial and temporal patterns of ambient air quality, model, and/or emissions data to support international, national, regional, and local-level air quality assessments.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate results to clients and other scientific researchers.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative, applied research environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- A BS or MS degree in the physical sciences, environmental sciences, or engineering, with a focus on air quality or atmospheric science.
- A strong interest in air quality and environmental science.
- Ability to create scientifically sound and clear written products such as journal manuscripts.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn through on-the-job internal and external training.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of atmospheric processes.
- Proficiency in a data science and analysis platform (e.g., Python, R, IDL).
- Experience or familiarity with GIS technology (ArcMap) or satellite data analysis software (ENVI or IMAGINE).
- Experience with spatial statistics.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: AQDS
Air Quality and Emissions Modeler
Sonoma Technology is seeking an Air Quality and Emissions Modeler to join our Atmospheric and Emissions Modeling Group in Petaluma, California. The successful candidate will assist with emissions and air quality modeling assessments and environmental data analysis projects, and support the continued growth of our modeling, emissions, and transportation business areas.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct technical analyses using advanced emissions and air quality models to address complex environmental problems and meet the research, regulatory, and litigation support needs of our clients.
- Develop, process, and assess emissions inventories to support regional-scale and near-field air quality assessments.
- Visualize, analyze, and interpret model data and other environmental datasets.
- Apply statistical methods to compare model results with observation data.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate results to clients and other scientific researchers.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative applied research environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- A BS, MS, or PhD degree in the physical sciences, environmental sciences, or engineering.
- Experience in emissions modeling (e.g., using SMOKE, MOVES, or EMFAC).
- Experience in air quality modeling (e.g., using CMAQ, HYSPLIT, or AERMOD).
- Strong data analysis skills and experience working in a Linux computing environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn through on-the-job internal and external training.
- A strong interest in air quality and environmental science.
- Aptitude for working independently and within a team.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of atmospheric processes.
- Experience with a data science and analysis platform (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, IDL).
- Experience with Linux shell scripting.
- Experience with the U.S. EPA National Emission Inventory, emissions inventory development, and using SMOKE and related tools to develop emissions inputs for air quality models.
- Experience or interest in mobile source activity analysis (e.g., travel activity modeling), emissions modeling (e.g., using MOVES, EMFAC, NONROAD, OFFROAD), or transportation-related air quality analysis.
Salary Range: $85,000 to $130,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: AQEM
Air Quality Engineer (PE Required)
Sonoma Technology is seeking a professional engineer to join our Atmospheric and Emissions Modeling Group on an on-call, part-time, or full-time basis. The successful candidate will assist with emissions and air quality modeling assessments and environmental data analysis projects, with an emphasis on projects related to our transportation business area.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and/or oversee quantitative assessments of travel activity, motor vehicle emissions, and the air quality and energy impacts of past, present, and future vehicle fleets to support Sonoma Technology’s transportation research activities.
- Assess facility operations and conduct emissions assessments to support air quality impact analyses, and address complex environmental problems to meet our clients’ research, regulatory, and litigation support needs.
- Conduct engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and estimate air emissions using scientific and/or regulatory best practices.
- Research, review, and analyze relevant air quality regulations, emissions data, emission control technologies, and mitigation strategies.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- California Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with a degree in environmental science/engineering or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated understanding of transportation and industrial air emissions.
- Strong quantitative reasoning skills and a demonstrated ability to apply sound scientific and engineering judgement to transportation and environmental problems.
- Experience in air quality engineering and environmental management.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with government transportation agencies or air quality authorities.
- Experience with or knowledge of CEQA/NEPA compliance related to air quality and transportation planning.
- Knowledge of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), air quality regulations, and federal transportation conformity.
- Knowledge of air pollution control technologies, including technical and economic feasibility of pollution controls.
- Familiarity with transportation emissions modeling tools (e.g., EMFAC, MOVES) to estimate mobile source emissions.
Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: PE
Air Quality Engineer
Sonoma Technology is seeking an Air Quality Engineer to join our Atmospheric and Emissions Modeling Group to assist with emissions and air quality modeling assessments and environmental data analysis projects. The successful candidate will support the continued growth of our modeling, emissions, and transportation business areas.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess facility operations and conduct emissions assessments to support air quality impact analyses and address complex environmental problems to meet our clients’ research, regulatory, and litigation support needs.
- Research, review, and analyze relevant air quality regulations, emissions data, and emission control technologies.
- Conduct engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and estimate air emissions using scientific and/or regulatory best practices.
- Use modeling and engineering analysis to recommend approaches to ensure compliance with air quality regulations.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate results to clients.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- A degree in environmental science/engineering or related discipline, with at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of industrial air emissions, emission data resources, and emissions calculations for input into air quality models.
- Knowledge of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and air quality regulations.
- Strong data analysis and computer skills.
- Familiarity with calculating mobile source emissions.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn through on-the-job internal and external training.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using dispersion models (e.g., with AERMOD) to conduct air quality analyses.
- Knowledge of air pollution control technologies, including technical and economic feasibility of pollution controls.
- Experience with evaluating toxic chemicals and industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with transportation emissions modeling tools (e.g., EMFAC, OFFROAD, or MOVES).
- Familiarity with health risk assessment methodologies.
- Past experience working with government agencies or air quality authorities.
- Experience with the U.S. EPA National Emissions Inventory.
- Familiarity with regulatory programs such as New Source Review, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and Best Available Control Technology (BACT) determinations.
- Experience with a data science and analysis platform (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, IDL).
Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: AQE
Sonoma Technology, based in Petaluma, California, is seeking an Air Quality Modeler to join our team (work-from-anywhere benefit).
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Air Quality Modeler applies computer models and analysis tools to address complex air quality and environmental issues. Tasks include: prepare emission inventories and other modeling inputs; configure and execute air quality models consistent with regulatory guidance and scientific best practices; evaluate model performance and analyze modeling results statistically and graphically; synthesize and interpret results; prepare reports and technical presentations. Duties and responsibilities include: Configure and execute modeling simulations from the following advanced meteorological, emission, chemical mechanism and air quality models: Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emissions (SMOKE) Modeling System; Community Multi-scale Air Quality (CMAQ) Model; Generator for Explicit Chemistry and Kinetics of Organics in the Atmosphere (GECKO-A); Comprehensive Air Quality Model with Extensions (CAMx); American Meteorological Society/United States Environmental Protection Agency Regulatory Model (AERMOD); and Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model. Interpret results from the following advanced meteorological, chemical mechanism, and air quality models: CMAQ, CAMx, GECKO-A, AERMOD, and WRF. Conduct statistical evaluations of meteorological, chemical mechanism and air quality model performance against experimental, surface, upper-air, and satellite observations. Analyze environmental data and visualize model inputs and outputs using the following scientific computer programming languages: Fortran; Python; R; and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Command Language (NCL). Analyze environmental data and model inputs/outputs in the following scientific data formats: Network Common Data Form (NetCDF); Hierarchical Data Format (HDF); GRIdded Binary (GRIB) format; and comma-separated values (CSV) format. Manage files, manipulate data, and execute software in a Linux computing environment, using Linux shell scripts. Perform emissions modeling for on-road and off-road mobile sources to support regional and project-level air quality assessments. Assist with preparing written technical reports and communicate results to clients. Work-from-anywhere benefit.
Salary Range: $80,500 to $105,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: IA1223AQM
Sonoma Technology is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Systems Administrator to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud-based infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. You will work closely with our developers and IT staff to ensure that our cloud systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage our cloud-based infrastructure on the AWS platform
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
- Ensure system security and compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Implement and manage backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
- Collaborate with developers to optimize cloud infrastructure for application performance and scalability
- Manage and maintain third-party integrations with AWS services
- Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations and processes
- Participate in on-call rotations (usually once every three weeks)
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Five years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure administration and management
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and IAM
- Experience with automation and scripting tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Proficiency in Linux system administration and networking concepts and protocols
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong and demonstrable drive to keep technical skills up to date
Desired Qualifications
- AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator are a plus
Salary Range: $100,000 to $125,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: AS
Contract Administrator is an important position in our Accounting and Contracting Group. The ideal candidate is process- and detail-oriented with experience in contract administration. Many opportunities will be available to learn about and assist with the company’s business operations.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor existing project contracts and move forward with close-outs, extensions, and renewals
- Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with parties inside and/or outside our company and proactively escalate issues that require immediate attention
- Maintain impeccable correspondence records and documentation in relation to established and pending contracts
- Review terms for new contracts to determine if any issues need to be escalated
- Setup contracts and process changes to contracts in our systems using standard operating procedures
- Update and maintain our project database and generate standard and special reports for project managers and executives
- Assess and ensure specific insurance needs are met for each project
- Maintain copyright, trademark, and patent registrations (communicating with legal counsel to do so)
- Review terms and conditions and other contract language for proposals we may decide to bid on; follow established procedures for reviewing/approving costs and costing-related documentation in proposals; bring any issues to light in a timely manner
- Support proposal preparation and cost estimating activities
- Attend project and proposal kickoff meetings with project managers and executives
- Perform a variety of tasks in support of contracts, clients, project managers, other team members, and corporate needs
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Administrative professional with seven plus years of contract administration experience
- Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong task ownership, follow-through
- Attention to detail is essential
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work on several projects simultaneously
- Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Desire to learn new skills and grow professionally
Desired Qualifications
- Excel
- Adobe Acrobat Standard or Professional
- Project accounting software (e.g., JAMIS Prime, Deltek Vision, Sage)
Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: CA
Northern California Instrument Technician/Specialist
Sonoma Technology is seeking an Instrument Technician to assist with and conduct field measurements as part of industrial and community air monitoring projects. The projects use sophisticated instruments and small sensor technology to collect air quality and meteorological data. The measurements support applications in meteorology, air quality, air quality health effects, public information on air quality in communities, and other environmental disciplines. You will work with our experienced senior scientists and clients to execute both long- and short-term monitoring projects in environmental monitoring; training will be provided as needed. While the position and most of the work are based in Northern California, project work may occur throughout the U.S. and occasionally internationally. The ideal candidate is passionate about using state-of-the-art equipment and processes to ensure collection of the highest quality data that further our clients’ understanding of the environment.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibrations
- Install, operate, and maintain ambient gas and particle measuring instruments
- Install, operate, and maintain meteorological and upper-air instruments (e.g., anemometers, hygrometer, thermistors, visibility and precipitation sensors, and sodars)
- Install, operate, and maintain ultraviolet volatile organic compound analyzers
- Install, operate, and maintain small/low-cost sensors
- Perform instrument audits (meteorological and air quality)
- Conduct data review and quality control
- Follow standard operating procedures and keep proper documentation
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to respond to instrument issues and concentration exceedances as needed
- Assist in communicating project information to project managers and staff
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Strong interest in working with sophisticated air quality and meteorological instrumentation
- Excellent communication, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems
- Skilled with hand tools and electrical testing devices
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with computer programming is a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, and occasionally outside of the state or country
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass initial and random drug tests (both urine and hair), including marijuana
Desired Qualifications
- A degree in an environmental, chemical, or physical science or engineering
- Experience with air quality and/or meteorology measurements
- Experience with environmental data acquisition systems
- Experience with data communications equipment
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: IST
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
The Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant is an important position in our Accounting and Contracting Group. The ideal candidate is process- and detail-oriented with broad experience in preparing, posting, verifying, and recording client payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. Many opportunities will be available to learn about and assist with the company’s business operations.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for all functions related to accounts receivable at our company
- Prepare complex invoices for clients
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
- Monitor payments and follow up with clients regarding overdue payments
- Perform daily cash management duties, including recording bank deposits, updating and distributing cash receipts, and posting cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
- Analyze customer arrangements and transactions to ensure correct revenue recognition
- Assist with government and indirect rate audits
- Assist with multi-state sales and use tax
- Ensure accounting procedures are up to date
- Assist with monthly closing processes, especially account reconciliations and journal entries
- Assist with designing, administering, and implementing process and control procedures
- Complete special projects as assigned
Required Qualifications and Skills
- B.S. in Accounting
- Two or more years of accounting experience
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Aptitude for working independently and within a team in a collaborative environment
- Advanced MS Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs
- Strong mathematical skills
- Understanding of basic principles of finance and accounting
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the professional service consulting industry
- Familiarity with government accounting
- Experience with audits and multiple rate systems
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: SARS
Southern California Instrument Technician/Specialist
Sonoma Technology is seeking an Instrument Technician to assist with and conduct field measurement and operational programs for industrial and community air monitoring projects in the Los Angeles Basin. The projects use sophisticated instruments to collect air quality and meteorological data. The measurements support applications in meteorology, air quality, air quality health effects, public information on air quality in communities, and other environmental disciplines. You will work with our experienced senior scientists and clients to execute both long- and short-term monitoring projects in environmental monitoring; training will be provided as needed. While the position and most of the work are based in Southern California, project work may occur throughout the U.S. and occasionally internationally. The ideal candidate is passionate about using state-of-the-art equipment and processes to ensure collection of the highest quality data that further our clients’ understanding of the environment.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibrations
- Install, operate, and maintain ambient gas and particle measuring instruments
- Install, operate, and maintain meteorological and upper-air instruments (e.g., anemometers, hygrometer, thermistors, visibility and precipitation sensors, and sodars)
- Install, operate, and maintain ultraviolet volatile organic compound analyzers
- Install, operate, and maintain small/low-cost sensors
- Perform instrument audits (meteorological and air quality)
- Conduct data review and quality control
- Follow standard operating procedures and keep proper documentation
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation to respond to instrument issues and concentration exceedances as needed
- Assist in communicating project information to project managers and staff
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Strong interest in working with sophisticated air quality and meteorological instrumentation
- Excellent communication, organization, time-management, problem-solving, and customer service skills
- Proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems
- Skilled with hand tools and electrical testing devices
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with computer programming is a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel locally, and occasionally outside of the state or country
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to pass initial and random drug tests (both urine and hair), including marijuana
Desired Qualifications
- A degree in an environmental, chemical, or physical science or engineering
- Experience with air quality and/or meteorology measurements
- Experience with environmental data acquisition systems
- Experience with data communications equipment
Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: IST
Technical Editor (On-call)
As a technical editor at our 80-person consulting firm, you will have the opportunity to apply your excellent editing and document management skills to produce engaging technical content in a professional environment. Join our team of editors and collaborate with our content experts on topics such as air quality science, fire science, and data analysis and modeling tools to produce reports, proposals, presentations, fact sheets, web content, posters, and more. The ideal candidate has an excellent command of English grammar and spelling, has a sharp eye for detail, is an expert user of Microsoft Word, and enjoys working on a collaborative and fun team. Work can be performed remotely or in our Petaluma, CA, office.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a well-established, privately owned company that provides innovative science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' air quality, meteorological, and other environmental needs worldwide. Our integrated teams of atmospheric scientists, engineers, programmers, analysts, and editors deliver products and services tailored to meet each client’s unique needs. We are dedicated to clearly conveying relevant information to enable informed decisions about environmental issues.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit complex technical documents for clarity, consistency, organization, and grammatical correctness
- Format documents in accordance with our corporate (or other) style guide
- Work closely with authors, technical reviewers, editors, and other staff to meet deadlines, ensure quality, and meet client needs
- Train and advise technical staff on grammar and technical writing, the company style guide, and use of templates and other tools
- Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment with shifting priorities
- Perform administrative duties related to document management and archival
- Write and/or edit supportive documents needed for proposals including capability statements, past performance references, staff resumes, and background information on the relevant subject areas
- May create and/or modify graphics for inclusion in documents, journal papers, and PowerPoint presentations, and assist with layout of fact sheets and technical posters
- Assist with business development and marketing activities, including reviewing social media posts, as needed
Qualifications
- Technical editing experience including, but not limited to, scientific, software, or engineering topics
- Degree in English, Communications, or a related field
- Impeccable spelling and punctuation skills
- Robust knowledge of grammar and composition; ability to analyze sentence structure and suggest improvements
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, and organization
- Advanced skill with Microsoft Word including formatting text, tables, figures, tables of contents, and other front matter, and using Word’s Track Changes and Comment features
- Willingness to receive feedback from multiple reviewers
Desired Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher (or equivalent)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Acrobat, Photoshop, and InDesign) for basic layout and publication design
- Graphic design experience
- Competency with bibliographic programs (such as EndNote)
- Familiarity with proposal development, including drafting, editing, assembling, and submitting
- Experience with Microsoft Teams/Sharepoint
- Basic knowledge of HTML
Salary Range: $35 to $45 an hour
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: EDTR
Technical Project Manager
Sonoma Technology is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will manage air quality monitoring projects at the direction of Sonoma Technology’s Refinery Monitoring Department Manager. They will support the continued growth of the Refinery Monitoring program and may provide auxiliary support to other business areas on an as-needed basis. The desired work location is either Los Angles or the North Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Remote work is possible depending on the candidate.
Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the 17th consecutive year, Sonoma Technology is a private consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.
We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter.
Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Sonoma Technology best practices to successfully manage technical projects
- Meet or exceed project objectives within budget, schedule, and staffing constraints
- Prepare and distribute project plans at the start of new projects
- Create and maintain milestone lists for tasks and deliverables
- Oversee procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders
- Review and approve project invoices and prepare accompanying progress reports
- Track accrued costs and revenue for projects, providing regular updates to the Program Lead
- Direct project staff and communicate the context of project tasks and completion timelines
- Ensure overall project quality and client satisfaction
- Coordinate with technical experts and staff managers to assemble level-of-effort (LOE) estimates of costs and timelines for new projects
Required Qualifications and Skills
- A BA or BS degree in either business or physical science
- Previous project management experience
- Proficiency with computer hardware and software
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- A high level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, time management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Aptitude for working both collaboratively and independently as required
Desired Qualifications
- An MBA or MS degree in business or physical science
- Project management certification
- Experience with communication of technical concepts to a broad audience
- A strong interest in environmental projects
Salary Range: $80,000 to $120,000
Submitting a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume, and the job reference code by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology, Inc.
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
canthony@sonomatech.com
Fax: 707-665-9800
www.sonomatech.com
Reference Code: TPM
Submit a Resume
No phone calls, please. Simply send a letter of interest, a resume and the job reference code provided in the job description by email, mail, or fax to:
Cathy Anthony
Sonoma Technology
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
careers@sonomatech.com
Fax: +1 707-665-9800
Cathy Anthony
Director of Human Resources / Manager, Administration, Facilities, and Health & Safety Group
Sonoma Technology
1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200
Petaluma, California 94954
Fax: +1 707-665-9800
Sonoma Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a work environment free of discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, familial status, military status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status. Our Affirmative Action Plan is available upon request. For more information about our company goals and objectives, visit the Sonoma Technology Charter.
"We look for people who have a flexibility in outlook, have a passion for learning, absorb information quickly, and can make sense of it using a variety of tools. The problems we address are constantly changing, and we want people who are able to adapt to different situations."
- Doug Eisinger, Senior Vice President
Innovation is at the heart of every project. Our team works together to find effective and efficient solutions tailored to meet each client’s needs.
Career Enhancement
We offer a range of learning opportunities. We encourage and prioritize career development through professional conferences, subsidized technical training and development classes, in-house academy sessions hosted by other employees or invited speakers, and informal lunches with colleagues/mentors.
Every Employee Has a Voice
We draw upon our internal resources to make the big decisions that drive our company. Every employee has a voice and we value independent thinking.
A Best Place to Work
Sonoma Technology is one of the best places to work in the North Bay Area, according to the North Bay Business Journal that has selected us for the award for over 15 consecutive years.
Location
Situated just 40 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Sonoma Technology's main office is located in picturesque Sonoma County. Petaluma offers the excitement and culture of the San Francisco Bay Area and the charm and natural beauty of the North Bay (Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties).
Scenic Sonoma and Napa Valleys are home to many famous wineries and are located within 45 minutes of San Francisco.
The North Bay Area boasts over a dozen state parks, beaches, and reserves including Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Point Reyes National Seashore.
Employee Benefits
Sonoma Technology is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits package with protection for participants' and their families' health and financial security at an affordable cost.
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and acupuncture coverage for employees and families
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care costs
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Bonus Plan and company stock for eligible employees
- Paid holiday, vacation, sick, and other personal leave plans
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee recognition programs
- Charitable donation matching