Air Modeling Lead — Telework Eligible & Impactful

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Air Modeling Section Chief to lead modeling and risk assessment activities that inform air quality decisions and regulatory actions.

You will supervise professional modelers, guide dispersion modeling reviews, coordinate with federal and state partners, and provide expert consultation to legal staff, regulators, and external partners. The role may telework up to 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; five years of professional environmental protection experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Model Review: Examine and evaluate dispersion modeling to determine accuracy and support air quality assessments.
• Team Leadership: Direct professional modelers who conduct air quality and meteorological analyses for the agency.
• Technical Analysis: Conduct and interpret ambient air modeling used to support state planning and national air quality standards.
• Interagency Coordination: Work with federal and state partners on modeling activities and related meteorological programs.
• Policy Evaluation: Assess proposed rules, standards, and procedures for impacts on modeling and monitoring programs.
• Expert Consultation: Provide technical guidance and testimony to legal staff, regulators, and external partners.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Air Modeling Section Chief to lead modeling and risk assessment activities that inform air quality decisions and regulatory actions.

You will supervise professional modelers, guide dispersion modeling reviews, coordinate with federal and state partners, and provide expert consultation to legal staff, regulators, and external partners. The role may telework up to 3 days per week.