Environmental Engineer V - Air Quality Permitting Engineer (Limited Service)

Overview

The Air Quality and Climate Division of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is recruiting for an Air Quality Permitting Engineer. The Air Quality and Climate Division implements state and federal clean air laws and regulations and works with federal, regional, state, and local agencies and organizations to protect the public and the environment from the adverse effects of air pollution. The Division is comprised of five sections: Planning, Ambient Monitoring, Mobile Sources, Permitting, and Compliance. 

This Environmental Engineer will be primarily engaged in dispersion modeling of criteria and hazardous air contaminant pollutants to determine compliance with state and National Ambient Air Quality Standards as well as maintaining State dispersion modeling guidance and policy. Duties will be performed through networking with other state air programs in the region as well as through coordination with EPA Region 1. This individual will work in a section of 3-4 highly trained and talented air quality analysts and engineers. In addition to carrying out the dispersion modeling tasks of the section, additional responsibilities entail the review of air pollution permit applications from a variety of industrial sources. The work includes, identifying and quantifying the associated emissions and writing technical review documents and permits for those sources. Other duties include becoming familiar and staying current with EPA requirements, state policy and regulations. This position is also responsible for researching and summarizing various air pollution topics and presenting material in reports or orally to fellow staff members. 

Further responsibilities include developing technical and scientific knowledge related to air pollution abatement and control, pollution prevention and multimedia environmental protection. 

Activities associated with these programs generally include: communicating with the regulated community, other state agencies, federal government, and general public; analyzing and reporting of data; providing technical support to other divisions and state agencies; providing training, education, and outreach; tracking federal and state legislation and regulations; participating in the development of new and amended regulations and policies; reviewing and testifying on proposed legislation; and participating in a number of state, regional and national committees relating to stationary source emissions and control strategies. 

This position will work mainly out of the central office in Montpelier, Vermont, with some public meetings and travel to out-of-state meetings and conferences as appropriate. The person in this position can potentially have a telework or hybrid schedule, with occasional time in the office when required, especially during the initial training period.

A note about limited service positions: Limited service positions enjoy most of the same benefits as a classified position; and while not guaranteed, historically, this position has been continuously funded since 2004.

Preferred Qualifications
•    Background in air quality
•    Knowledge of air quality and air pollution principles related to permitting
•    Experience with air quality dispersion modeling
•    Familiarity with the Federal Clean Air Act
•    Experiences implementing air quality permitting programs
•    Experience with drafting engineering or scientific reports and presentations
•    Experience participating in federal and regional air quality workgroups

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Engineer V - Air Quality Permitting Engineer (Limited Service) (Job Requisition #48930), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact jay.hollingsworth@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications