Environmental Scientist V - Air Quality Modeling

Introduction

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts.

This position is the lead scientist for the Analytical Support Group (ASG) in the Division of Air Quality and performs air quality modeling & quality driven analysis of ambient air monitoring data for the Division to support clean air and climate programs. The ASG is responsible for quality assurance (QA) of all ambient air quality monitoring data & supervises two QA ES.

This position is the lead for conducting special air quality studies & conducting air quality modeling to predict the effects of air quality policies and to understand effects of emissions into the air. Due to the dynamic and complex nature of the work, generous opportunities for professional development are provided. Organizational culture is focused on creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work/life balance.

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.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Masters degree in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Recognized for scientific expertise through publication in scientific and/or professional trade journal(s).
• Three years' experience in environmental or natural resources project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental or natural resources projects to ensure objectives are met.
• Five years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Five years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

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 hires 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…