Air Pollution Specialist

Job Overview

This position may work a hybrid schedule with the option of telecommuting from one of two county offices listed below.

Department of Public Health – John

C. Murphy
6121 N. Hanley Road
Berkeley, MO 63134

South County Government Center
4562 Lemay Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63129

The typical starting salary is $26.00 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

Conducts comprehensive reviews of plans and specifications to determine compliance with a variety of Federal, State and Local air pollution control regulations, standards, and ordinances.

Processes and reviews air pollution permit applications to draft and issue de minimis and minor stationary source air pollution control construction and operating permits through applying applicable air pollution control rules and regulations. Performs calculations of criteria pollutants based on provided methodologies and emission factors.

Develops federally enforceable conditions for facilities to operate under, provide protection of our region's air quality, and administers Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

Performs compliance inspections at permitted facilities, asbestos abatement and demolition projects, which includes preparing necessary reports and enforcement documents.

Responds to and investigate air pollution-related citizen concerns.

Provides technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public to help them navigate through complex regulatory compliance issues, air pollution permitting, and implementation of sustainable practices.

Collaboration with other programs within the Department of Public Health, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and EPA Region 7.

Perform other duties as required and assigned.

• State, Federal, and County environmental regulations pertaining to air pollution.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Program policies, including those at the state and federal levels.
• Mathematical computation of emission estimates through the use of Excel.
• Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear and concise communication of policy and technical information.

A mix of office tasks and fieldwork. Must be able to carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to navigate to locations throughout Saint Louis County. Bending, stooping, kneeling, and ladder climbing in outdoor climate conditions and indoor commercial and industrial environments. Protective clothing (i.e. hard hats, safety-toed shoes) is necessary for some environments. Some inspections, observations, and complaint investigations may require working early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, natural science or a related field.
• EPA training in air pollution control and three years of experience in an environmental health field, preferably in air pollution control or environmental compliance.
• Possession of a valid Drivers License, personal vehicle, and automobile insurance.

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email…