Air Quality Engineer
Air Quality Engineer
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$ 73995 - 100636
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for an Air Quality Engineer to join their team. This role entails offering essential technical engineering and regulatory assistance to a diverse range of stakeholders including regional staff industries consultants environmental organizations and the general public. The primary responsibilities revolve around conducting thorough technical and economic evaluations of air emissions as well as the effectiveness of related air pollution control technologies. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role you will take on the responsibilities of a team leader within the Technical Support Section of the Bureau of Air Quality specifically in the Division of Permits. Your primary focus will be to implement the permitting requirements outlined in the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act (APCA) along with the regulations established under these laws. You will play a pivotal role in formulating comprehensive permitting criteria which will include standards such as Best Available Technology (BAT) Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Reduction (LAER) as well as preparing the necessary background documentation for various source categories. Additionally you will be tasked with developing General Plan Approvals and General Operating Permits (GP) by establishing recommended BAT requirements for different source categories. Your expertise will also extend to assisting regional permitting staff in identifying casespecific control technology needs. Coordination with staff from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be essential in this position. You will be responsible for posting determinations related to RACT BACT LAER and select BAT made by regional air quality permitting staff in DEPs Intrabaq. Furthermore you will prepare draft reports and responses to inquiries regarding Pennsylvanias permitting programs addressing requests from the public industry representatives environmental consultants and various governmental entities. Your role will also involve drafting responses to inquiries from private industry the public and regional personnel providing insights on air pollution control and the ambient air impacts of contamination sources. Lastly you will review and prepare comments on proposed rules regulations policies procedures air quality standards and legislation assessing their potential effects on the air quality permitting program.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) parttime up to 3 days per week. In order to telework you must have a securely configured highspeed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $73995.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:- Two years as an Air Quality Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists;or
- Four years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering and possession of a valid EngineerinTraining certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists;or
- Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering and a bachelors degree in the field of engineering.
- Graduate study in chemical mechanical electrical or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a yearfor year basis.
Condition of Employment:- This positionrequires possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license.
Other Requirements:- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:- Pennsylvania law 51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
