Air Quality Engineer

This role involves delivering expert technical, engineering, and regulatory assistance to regional personnel, businesses, consultants, environmental organizations, and individual citizens regarding different facets of the Department's Air Quality Programs. Do not miss the opportunity-apply today!

The responsibilities primarily involve evaluating the technical and economic aspects of air emissions alongside the relevant air pollution control technologies. This includes employing both analytical and numerical computer modeling techniques to address and resolve challenges related to air quality engineering. Additionally, the role entails reviewing Plan Approvals and Operating Permits that are issued by the regional office personnel. Compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, and associated regulations, such as Title 25, Chapter 127, is also a critical component of the duties. Field inspections are conducted to assess the compliance status of permitted facilities from an air quality engineering perspective. Furthermore, inspections of facilities and projects are carried out both during construction and upon completion to ensure they align with the established air quality engineering design plans and specifications. The position also includes training responsibilities, which involve providing guidance and oversight on various permitting programs, including the Non-attainment New Source Review (NSR), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and Title V.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed 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 $73,995.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 Engineer-in-Training 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 bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Graduate study in chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
  

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.

• 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 to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.