Environmental Scientist II - Ambient Monitoring

Introduction

The DNREC Division of Air Quality operates a series of monitoring stations throughout the state. This monitoring network measures pollutants for which national air quality standards have been defined to protect public health. These are known as “Criteria Air Pollutants.”  for more information about the Division of Air Quality.

This Environmental Scientist II is a mid-level position in the Air Monitoring group of the Division of Air Quality. This ESII will assist in all aspects of technical support and will work closely with group managers to operate the State’s air monitoring network. The incumbent will help to develop solutions to analytical problems, verify and correct issues as necessary, and validate the performance of new and existing monitoring equipment.

The incumbent will be responsible for operating continuous sample collection and collecting field samples throughout the year and must be able to work outdoors. The ESII will work with the Quality Assurance group as needed to assist with the planning, design, execution, and analysis of special air monitoring studies. The ESII will perform Level 1 Quality Assurance of data collected at assigned sites.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

• 6 months work experience operating ambient air quality monitoring equipment.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist II Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.
• Six months experience in technical report writing.

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H‑1 B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E‑Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire’s Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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