Engineering Specialist Ii - 37010468

Engineering Specialist II -

This is a technical engineering position. The position is primarily responsible for the technical review and processing of applications for air permits for major sources issued under the new source review (NSR) air construction permit program and the Title V air operation permit program. Incumbent is expected to make well-reasoned recommendations and provide a complete work product in need of minimal editing for technical details, writing, and grammar.

Permit Processing:
Accomplishes the technical work required in the review and processing of applications for air permits, including new source review (NSR) air construction permits and Title V air operation permits. Must have knowledge of federal regulations, specifically as they relate to air permitting of polluting emitting facilities. Reviews assigned applications in a timely manner for completeness, technical and scientific accuracy, and adherence to state and federal requirements.

Determines completeness of applications, prepares requests for additional information (RAI) when necessary, prepares draft and final permits, public notices, rule applicability review, control equipment requirements, emission inventories, ambient air monitoring reviews and ambient impact assessments. Prepares materials for and attends administrative hearings, as necessary. Conducts ambient air quality modeling, or reviews and incorporates the work of meteorologist/modeler into the technical documents and information requests.

Enters all data into the Air Resource Management System (ARMS) upon issuance of each permit. Position is responsible for managing and completing projects on time. Keeps supervisor up to date on project status. Recommend process improvements.

Special Projects Works on special projects such as: updating industrial source emission inventories of historical and potential/permitted emissions that are in ambient air dispersion models; graphing emissions trends and forecasting future emissions using existing databases, including those of the Department, EPA, U.S. Department of Energy, etc.; determining possible impacts of federal regulations on industry and on Department resources; determining project-specific and permanent ambient air monitor locations;

designing trial tests of fuels, raw materials and control strategies; and developing informational websites for internal and external use. Prepares or assists in preparation of project reports, presentations, statistical analyses, maps, graphics, etc. Prepares articles, papers for consideration by Department for environmental meetings, media, scientific journals, etc.

Customer Service and Consistency:
Productively interacts with the applicant, consultants, the public and other agencies while processing permits. Works with applicants, consultants, and federal agencies during pre-application phase to determine emission inventory requirements and ambient air modeling protocols. For complex or controversial permitting and compliance issues, advises supervisor and provides recommendations for making final decisions. Provides technical assistance and guidance to district and local programs, prospective applicants, consultants, and the public on matters such as minor source permitting, Title V permitting, compliance, enforcement, and monitoring issues.

Promotes statewide consistency in permitting and compliance. Assists in developing, maintaining, and promoting standardized permit templates, model permits and impact evaluations.

Other Duties :
Performs other duties and assignments as requested by the supervisor, such as field inspections, rule analyses, peer reviews, running permitting metrics reports, conducting permitting audits of district and local air programs, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of general environmental principles Knowledge of industrial processes and activities Knowledge of federal and state air regulations Knowledge of permit processing Knowledge of computer systems, software, databases and the Internet Skilled in using Microsoft Office for email correspondence, word processing, spreadsheet development and graphics presentation software Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data Skilled in problem solving, dispute resolution Skilled in preparing technical reports and documents for defensible permitting decisions Skilled in explaining technical issues in plain language Skilled in presentations to explain technical projects Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and complete work assignments in a timely manner Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures in a reasonable manner Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships Ability to successfully interact with applicants, consultants, the public, and internal personnel in a tactful and courteous manner;

and work with and lead projects

Minimum Qualifications:

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